Soir de Lune

By the editors · 2 min readA floral chypre that opens with a sharp citrus-spice greeting—bergamot and nutmeg creating an unexpected brightness before settling into something quieter. The heart reveals a pale, powdery bouquet where mimosa and iris soften the jasmine and rose, while a suggestion of peach adds a retro, skin-like quality reminiscent of older French compositions. There's a deliberate restraint here, a gauzy effect that keeps the flowers from blooming too loudly.

The base pulls everything into mossy, honeyed territory. Oakmoss gives it that classic chypre structure, while sandalwood and a discreet musk round out the edges. The honey note doesn't sweeten so much as warm, adding depth without turning syrupy. This wears close and contemplative, appealing to those who prefer their florals neither bright nor heavy, but somewhere in the dusky middle ground between day and evening.