Nuit Vagabonde: one night told in three acts
A house of auteur fine perfumery
Nuit Vagabonde is a house of auteur fine perfumery born in the South of France. Its founder and artistic director, Zack Benhadj, a self-taught and independent creator, grew up in Lille before settling in Nice: a journey from the North to the Mediterranean that gives the brand a special resonance at Soleil d'Or. Each fragrance is conceived as an intimate film scene, shot in chiaroscuro, then made in France as an eau de parfum concentrated at 20 or 25% for generous staying power.
The trilogy: the encounter, the intimacy, the dream
The three creations read like the acts of a single night. Cuir de Peau (Act I, The Encounter) is born in the half-light of a jazz club: galbanum, violet leaf, orris butter, cashmeran and Virginia blond tobacco. Peau de Cuir (Act II, Intimacy) extends the scene once the club has emptied, between cumin, cypriol, Siam benzoin, labdanum and birch wood. La Trace (Act III, The Dream) keeps the memory of the night in a forest of galbanum, pine, juniper, cedar, cypress and styrax.
A woody, leathery, amber signature
Nuit Vagabonde explores woody fragrances, leather fragrances, powdery fragrances and aromatic fragrances. A few materials recur from one act to the next like a common thread: Java vetiver, light patchouli, galbanum, iris, tobacco, labdanum and cedar. All creations are genderless.
How to choose your Nuit Vagabonde fragrance?
Cuir de Peau, the most accessible entry point to the trilogy, appeals to lovers of iris and suede leathers; Peau de Cuir is for those drawn to intense leathers and resins, and reveals itself on skin rather than on a blotter; La Trace, the freshest of the three, offers a woody signature that is easy to wear every day. Niche perfumery is chosen on the skin: our tailor-made discovery box (5 hand-picked 2 mL samples from our catalogue) lets you compare at home, and our boutique at 22 rue de la Clef in Lille welcomes you for a guided trial.
Nuit Vagabonde at Soleil d'Or, Lille perfumery since 1953
Founded in 1953 by Jeanne Muyllaert on Lille's Grand'Place, Soleil d'Or is an independent perfumery handed down from generation to generation. Hubert Maës (third generation) made it a niche perfumery landmark; today, his daughters Victorine and Apolline Maës carry on this standard at 22 rue de la Clef, Lille (59800). Our team introduces you to the Nuit Vagabonde trilogy with expert advice and guides you if needed with our guide to olfactory families.
Delivery & free in-store pickup in Lille
In mainland France, Colissimo home delivery is free from €69. We also ship across Europe and internationally, with a free-shipping threshold specific to each destination. Live in Lille or the metropolitan area? Free in-store pickup at 22 rue de la Clef is the fastest option. All conditions on our shipping page.
