Jonquille de Nuit

this one is very un-like me (a gourmand nut 85% of the time) but I love it. the words that come to mind are heady, mind-blowingly sensual, intoxicating, intense, bold, yet... immensely elegant. This is strange, because I don't generally think of powerhouses as being elegant... that word tends to be paired with subtlety, but it fits nicely in the description of this fragrance. it's richness is almost like a syrup, to the extent where I'm almost surprised that it's a liquid- but there is nothing brash about it, at all. Maybe this is where the genius is??? the "de nuit" part is totally correct, I would not wear this in the daytime unless you're spending the whole day in a bedroom that is dripping in the best silk and velvet, all in deep, deep colours- not alone of course. I think this one would be hard to pull off for anyone under 30... that's just my opinion though, no offense to those who love it and are younger. I just think that this opaqueness would perhaps better suit someone who's "solid". Does this make sense? Mature, confident, and of course, crazy sexy ;) I'd use this after dark as a "signal" for your intended. it speaks volumes at night. voooo-luuuumes. believe me. it is irresistible. I feel like a slave to it when I wear it, but in the best way.. Grab a bottle if you see it, as it's getting rarer by the day- even if you don't like it, I'm sure the people who are searching for it will be glad to buy it from you really and truly, an amazing fragrance.

Oh, just tried this, it's expensive, hence I didn't bring it home. I'm going to see how it sits with my chemistry. It's floral, spring floral, very rich garden floral, old money floral, if you catch my drift.....it's very feminine. I think I like it. It sort of reminds me of my grandmother, whom I would have smelled her wearing something like this back in my youth, say about the 1960's. It's not her Tabu, because that is so different, nor is it her Evening in Paris. I think I like it. Let's see if I get a headache from it. I smell spring air mixed a bunch of very ripe flowers just before the noon sun. Nice, not sure if it commands the high $$. It may. I haven't smelled anything like this since the early 60's. Will be back to edit. I tried a few Tom Ford today, and I will say that I liked them all! EDIT 4/28/14 Well, I went back to try a few again and I left with this beauty! I tried Neroli, Santal Blush and Jasmin. I want to love Neroli, I really do, but I chose this one. It's sexy, feminine and lasts all day, and into the next morning! I'm in love! I think I'll be trying a few more of Tom Ford's fragrances, but this one was spot on with my chemistry. I have only tried these 4 though. Would love to try them all! Exquisite line!

This is a straight up beautiful narcissus fragrance. Very heady in the best way! Jonquille-de-nuit is perfect for what it is and is excellent for layering if it tickles your fancy to do so. It's really a shame that it's being discontinued. If you've ever smelled a Jonquil flower blooming outside then you know exactly what this smells like. What Tom Ford did was play up the best of the Jonquil notes, not detract from them. The mimosa brings out the hint of honey that Jonquil flowers are known for which is a brilliant pairing. I agree that this leans more toward a feminine fragrance than mans, I can't really imagine any man I know wanting to wear this (in the US). FYI for those who aren't aware: Jonquil is a type of Narcissus just like Damascus is a type of rose. They smell similar but all Narcissus flowers don't smell the exact same way. The best way that I could describe Jonquil is that it's kind of like a cross between honeysuckle and gardenia. PS: There is absolutely NO tuberose present and I have no idea why one would think that there was even if they weren't sure what a Jonquil smells like. Tuberose haters, do not be swayed.

There is a certain wistful shiver that comes from wearing a spring floral in August. It's sort of like that sad feeling of hearing Christmas music in March. I just couldn't help it, though: I had to revive my mind to the joy of jonquils, and what better way than to visit Jonquille de Nuit, which embodies, in my humble opinion, one of the more accurate depictions of the blooms. Putting my nose up to my wrist is like leaning right into the corona of a sunny and vivacious flower. There is that quality to flowers in the narcissus family that smells a bit sharp and almost mammalian, giving these flowers their unique character. There is a jot of barnyard that's underneath the joyful floral radiance and sticky pollen greenness of the flower, and it is captured with near perfection here. Mimosa and orange blossom elevate the accord, adding the flesh and enthusiasm. I also admire that the dewy nature of flowers is adroitly captured here. Here's to a small slice of vernal promise during the waning summer.

've had a decant of this for a long time and use it when I want to be transported back to primary school days. It's simple, but effective. Natural, but just a tiny bit beyond nature. It smells more or less like daffodils. It also doesn't last very long. It projects impressively. For the purpose of being bottled nostalgia, I'd want to buy this. However, it's just exceptionally expensive for how long it lasts and, frankly, for what it is. In saying that, you don't really see many jonquil/daffodil soliflores. I can't really explain how this makes me feel without going on a massive tangent about how and where I grew up, the walks along nature paths in my home town, bike rides, fields of flowers and Daffodil Day at primary school. Daffodils are surprisingly common in Melbourne. In gardens, and in nature. It's just inherently nostalgic. That's part of the magic and part of the appeal. May need to try some of the scents available in the "reminds me of" for a lower priced scent that's similar.