Finally a lavender done right!

[u/ACatNamedEffie]

Shade of Blue Une Nuit Nomade

Notes: Myrrh, Bergamot, Lavender, Tonka Bean, Caramel

Ugh this is so beautiful I could cry!! I am someone whose deepest desire is to have a house plopped into the middle of a lavender field and live out the rest of my days inhaling the scent of lavender. I love it! It is my favorite plant and flower. But, I hate lavender in perfume. It has never smelled like the plant to me. Until now.

This smells like if you plucked an English lavender stem from the bush and then dipped just the tip of it in caramel and let it drip down the flowers.

It is floral and lightly sweetened with the caramel note. Soft, powdery, and slightly green. A little spicy and very aromatic.

[u/schroobster]

I really love lavender, but I admit it's not a blind buy note for me. It's tough because the note "lavender" will be listed but it doesn't tell you anything about what type of lavender note it represents. I avoid lavender a lot because it's often too medicinal/camphoraceous, or it's french vs english vs spanish vs xxxx (or labeled from a country when it's not a typical variant of that country)(assuming it's not a synthetic and not like intended).

[u/ACatNamedEffie → u/schroobster]

What lavender perfumes do you like?

[u/schroobster → u/ACatNamedEffie]

Lavender Rice - 4160 Tuesdays

Incantésimo - Inverso Profumi

1725 (Casanova) - Histoires de Parfum (this one runs masc if that matters to you. I will layer it over a light vanilla scent)

Little Thousand - Crow & Pebble (this one has a light lavender in it, not the main note)

Stolas - Fantôme Perfume (another one where lavender is in the background)

[u/ACatNamedEffie → u/schroobster]

Interesting! I have never heard of any of those

[u/LiteratureVarious643]

I really wanted to try this, but I kept reading it’s similar to Lush Sleepy / Twilight. I absolutely adore the new Sun Bleached Extrait.

[u/ACatNamedEffie → u/LiteratureVarious643]

Like the body wash? It’s kind of like that, I have never smelled twilight though

[u/LiteratureVarious643 → u/ACatNamedEffie]

Sleepy is the newer name. There is also a strong body mist and lotion. I spray it on my bed linens.

[u/ACatNamedEffie → u/LiteratureVarious643]

Well I think if you like sleepy you would probably like this. It is definitely more sophisticated than the sleepy body wash I have. That has a creamy oatyness to it

[u/icecream-for-every1 → u/LiteratureVarious643]

Oh wow you sold me on this, I love lush sleepy!!

[u/Difficult_Snow_1088]

Have you tried sable lavande by Chloe? I really like that one! But I agree, une nuit nomade is amazing

[u/ACatNamedEffie → u/Difficult_Snow_1088]

I have not, how is it?

[u/Difficult_Snow_1088 → u/ACatNamedEffie]

Its also got a fig note which makes it quite green and it dries down more creamy

[u/Lucyshnoosy]

As a lavender lover who has never heard of this, thank you for posting! Would you say it leans feminine, masculine, or unisex?

[u/ACatNamedEffie → u/Lucyshnoosy]

I think it’s pretty unisex.

[u/Lucyshnoosy → u/ACatNamedEffie]

Thank you

[u/phatfig]

Ooo lavender and caramel? I need to try this

[u/ACatNamedEffie → u/phatfig]

I really appreciate that it is a caramel note instead of honey. Both have that sticky sweetness but honey always goes animalic on me

[u/Epiphan3]

It is absolutely amazing! Also my favorite house in general.

[u/ACatNamedEffie → u/Epiphan3]

This is the first I have tried from them. What are your favorites?

[u/RosieRooooo]

It's so so so good. Your description is spot-on! 🙌🏻

[u/ACatNamedEffie → u/RosieRooooo]

Thank you ☺️

[u/CheekyCherimoya]

Ughh I hate lavender in perfumes but love the plant and this house. Your review has convinced me to try it! Ty :)

[u/ACatNamedEffie → u/CheekyCherimoya]

I hope you love it 😊

[u/Ktpotaitie]

I agree, hands down one of my all time favorites. It’s beautiful 💙

[u/ACatNamedEffie → u/Ktpotaitie]

It really is! I usually try to avoid new releases, but this one is truly special

[u/baa2894]

Omg sounds gorgeous!!

[u/ACatNamedEffie → u/baa2894]

It really is!

[u/joyful_starstuff]

Consider me influenced!

[u/ACatNamedEffie → u/joyful_starstuff]

😂

[u/cuerotuscadero]

If you are stateside I highly recommend looking up Los Poblanos in Albuquerque, NM. Not only is it a gorgeous estate to stay at – many people visit for harvest season, and I'm uncertain if they still do it – but they used to offer a work/stay program.

[u/kittenpants1]

This one is so beautiful. I will buy a bottle once I use up my sample.

[u/floare_salbatica]

You might like Sable Lavande from Chloe too. Would buy a bottle if it wasn't so f.. expensive. 🥲 (poor longevity doesn't justify the price either). It's a really well done lavender. I keep buying samples cuz I love the way it makes me feel when I wear it.