Nuit Rouge

Nuit Rouge, made by Antonio Alessandria in 2014, is a spicy gourmand with coffee, leather and a bright, tart fruity opening. Everyone who describes it calls it gourmand, most also find it spicy, woody and citrus, a sizeable minority notice flowers, and a smaller group mention greenery.

Grapefruit, lemon and bergamot give a sharp, sparkling start, joined by rhubarb and currant buds, which add a tart, green, slightly catty fruitiness. Black pepper, nutmeg and saffron bring a dry, warm and leathery spice. The heart is softer, with iris adding cool powder and geranium a rosy brightness. The base turns dark and rich: coffee brings a roasted bitterness, leather a smooth texture, incense a light smoke, and vanilla and tonka bean a creamy sweetness, with patchouli, cedar and sandalwood for depth.

Unisex in spirit, it suits people who enjoy layered, spicy gourmands with a darker side. The name means red night, and the profile suits evenings, autumn and winter. Those who like coffee and leather compositions should find it bold.

Nuit Rouge — unisex fragrance by Antonio Alessandria (released 2014). Notes: Bergamot, Black Pepper, Cedar, Coffee, Currant Leaf and Bud, Currant buds, Geranium, Grapefruit, Incense, Iris, Leather, Lemon, Musk, Nutmeg, Patchouli, Pepper, Rhubarb, Saffron, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Vanilla. — Parfica open fragrance database