Naomi Goodsir · 2023
Nuit de Bakélite (Discontinued)
EDPUnisex
The Story
Nuit de Bakélite is a dark, smoky tuberose that feels like a forbidden garden at midnight. The 2023 batch was the final release before discontinuation, making it a collector's item. It opens with a burst of green galbanum and bitter artemisia, then blooms into a narcotic tuberose wrapped in leather and castoreum. The base is a smoky, animalic blend of birch tar and labdanum that lingers for hours.
Note Breakdown
Encyclopedia Insights
Why was Nuit de Bakélite discontinued?+
Naomi Goodsir discontinued Nuit de Bakélite due to reformulation challenges and the difficulty of sourcing high-quality natural tuberose and animalic ingredients. The 2023 batch was the final production run.
Is this fragrance suitable for daytime wear?+
It's best suited for evening or cooler weather. The smoky, animalic notes can be overwhelming in heat or casual daytime settings.
How does this compare to other tuberose fragrances?+
Unlike sweet or creamy tuberose scents, Nuit de Bakélite is dark, leathery, and smoky. It's closer to vintage tuberose perfumes like Fracas but with a gothic, animalic edge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Nuit de Bakélite discontinued?+
Naomi Goodsir discontinued Nuit de Bakélite due to reformulation challenges and the difficulty of sourcing high-quality natural tuberose and animalic ingredients. The 2023 batch was the final production run.
Is this fragrance suitable for daytime wear?+
It's best suited for evening or cooler weather. The smoky, animalic notes can be overwhelming in heat or casual daytime settings.
How does this compare to other tuberose fragrances?+
Unlike sweet or creamy tuberose scents, Nuit de Bakélite is dark, leathery, and smoky. It's closer to vintage tuberose perfumes like Fracas but with a gothic, animalic edge.
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✓Fact Checked by Essentia Editorial Team