NUIT DE SABLE

BDK Parfums signs Nuit de Sable, a unisex eau de parfum that tells the story of a nocturnal encounter in the Parisian gardens of the Palais-Royal: a warm, sensual scent halfway between spicy oriental and floral, made for those who love fragrances that get noticed without shouting.

The Fragrance

In the gardens of the Palais-Royal, an unexpected encounter lingers into the night. Magic reveals itself in the silence of the evening, where only footsteps echo on the sandy gravel. It's a fleeting moment, a parenthesis of passion that fades with the dawn: an olfactory interpretation of that warm, mineral atmosphere, vibrant and magnetic, signed by perfumer Marie Schnirer.

How It Evolves on Skin

Nuit de Sable opens with Guatemalan cardamom, Indonesian nutmeg and cumin: a dry, spicy accord that almost recreates the feeling of warm air and sun-heated stone. The heart brings Turkish rose absolute and rose oxide, wrapped in the warm sand accord that gives the fragrance its name, soft and mineral. The base settles on Australian sandalwood, tonka bean absolute, ambroxan and musk, closing with a warm, velvety, faintly amber finish that lingers close to the skin.

Who We Recommend Nuit de Sable To

Nuit de Sable is the right choice for anyone looking for a unisex fragrance with a warm, enveloping character, equally at home at an evening aperitivo or an important dinner. It suits those who love dry spices without giving up a soft floral heart, and those who prefer fragrances that stay close to the body rather than fill the room. It works beautifully in the in-between seasons and cooler evenings, though its amber character makes it pleasant all year round.

Fragrance Characteristics

Our Opinion

Nuit de Sable wins us over with its balance: it's warm and spicy without ever feeling heavy, and the shift from its dry opening to its soft base reveals an elegance not every fragrance in this range manages to hold onto. It's one of those scents that stay close to the skin, and precisely for that reason often intrigues people who discover it by chance in the shop.

Similar Fragrances

• Latte di Cherry, New Notes — echoes the tonka bean in the base, but takes it in a more gourmand, fruity direction built on cherry and red berries.
• DGAF, Born to Stand Out — shares the warm amber and musk base, enriched with a more resinous accent from black balsam.
• Yasmina, Kajal — echoes the opening cardamom, but develops it in a more spicy-oriental register with saffron and leather.

FAQ

What does the name "Nuit de Sable" mean and where does its inspiration come from?
"Nuit de Sable" literally means "night of sand": the name comes from a precise image imagined by perfumer Marie Schnirer, who wanted to capture a nocturnal encounter in the gardens of the Palais-Royal in Paris, among the gravel paths and the suspended atmosphere of a spring evening.

How does Nuit de Sable differ from another spicy BDK Parfums fragrance like Ambre Safrano?
Both open on a warm, spicy heart, but they take different paths: Ambre Safrano leans into a more leathery, resinous accord, while Nuit de Sable stays softer and more floral, thanks to a rose heart that keeps it less austere and closer to the skin.

Who created Nuit de Sable and when was it launched?
Nuit de Sable carries the signature of perfumer Marie Schnirer and was launched in 2019, part of BDK Parfums' Collection Parisienne, the line that tells the story of the French capital's most evocative corners.

Product Information

Brand

BDK Parfums

Name

Nuit de Sable

Concentration

Eau de Parfum

Size

100 ml

Fragrance Family

Spicy Floral

Year Launched

2019

Made in

France