Alternatives
Perfumes that smell like Vol de Nuit
Vol de Nuit by Guerlain (1933) is built around Galbanum, Bergamot, Orange, Jasmine. Here are the ten perfumes in our encyclopedia that come closest, with what each one shares and what sets it apart.
« Bitter galbanum, powdery iris and woody vanilla: a night flight above the clouds. »
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Boucheron · 1988
Boucheron (femme)
Shared notes: Galbanum, Bergamot, Jasmine, Sandalwood, Benzoin. What differs: Marigold, Orange Blossom, Apricot.
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Guerlain · 1969
Chamade
Shared notes: Galbanum, Bergamot, Jasmine, Vanilla, Benzoin. What differs: Hyacinth, Black Currant, Aldehydes.
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Guerlain · 1912
L'Heure Bleue
Shared notes: Bergamot, Violet, Jasmine, Iris, Vanilla. What differs: Anise, Neroli, Coriander.
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Cartier · 1981
Must de Cartier
Shared notes: Galbanum, Bergamot, Jasmine, Iris, Vanilla. What differs: Green Mandarin, Aldehydes, Rose.
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Hermès · 1995
24 Faubourg
Shared notes: Orange, Bergamot, Jasmine, Iris, Sandalwood. What differs: Hyacinth, Peach, Ylang-Ylang.
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Guerlain · 1906
Après l'Ondée
Shared notes: Bergamot, Violet, Iris, Vanilla, Benzoin. What differs: Lemon, Neroli, Anise.
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Dior · 1969
Dioressence
Shared notes: Bergamot, Orange, Jasmine, Violet, Benzoin. What differs: Aldehydes, Rose, Ylang-Ylang.
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Guerlain · 2019
Mon Guerlain Intense
Shared notes: Bergamot, Jasmine, Vanilla, Iris, Benzoin. What differs: Lavender, Mandarin, Rose.
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Jean-Louis Scherrer · 1986
Scherrer 2
Shared notes: Bergamot, Jasmine, Iris, Benzoin, Vanilla. What differs: Pineapple, Star Anise, Mandarin.
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Cacharel · 1987
Loulou
Shared notes: Violet, Iris, Benzoin, Vanilla. What differs: Anise, Plum, Black Currant.
Frequently asked questions
Which perfume smells most like Vol de Nuit?
Based on our analysis of fragrance pyramids, Boucheron (femme) by Boucheron is the closest: it shares 6 notes with Vol de Nuit, including Galbanum, Bergamot, Jasmine.
What is an alternative to Vol de Nuit from another house?
Boucheron (femme) (Boucheron, 1988) picks up Galbanum, Bergamot, Jasmine in a different interpretation.
Which other Guerlain perfume is similar to Vol de Nuit?
At Guerlain, Chamade (1969) is the closest, sharing Galbanum, Bergamot, Jasmine.
How is this ranking built?
We compare the top, heart and base notes of every perfume. Rare notes weigh more than very common ones like musk or bergamot; olfactory family and gender refine the score. Nothing replaces trying it on skin.