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Notturno Rua29 is a unisex perfume released in 2022 by the Italian brand Rua29.
This eau de parfum has a distinctive floral-gourmand character: soft, creamy sweetness meets the rich presence of white flowers and a calm woody base.
The name Notturno, evoking a nocturnal mood, perfectly captures the atmosphere of the composition.
The fragrance feels like a dense evening accord in which sensual flowers gradually sink into a creamy, almost dessert-like softness.
Its gender positioning is unisex, so the fragrance can unfold beautifully on both women’s and men’s skin, highlighting the wearer’s individual style.
At the opening, Notturno is rich and noticeable: gardenia, jasmine and tuberose create a white-floral accord with a dense, sensual and slightly enveloping character.
As it develops, the floral theme softens and the composition takes on a gourmand facet, revealing vanilla, whipped cream and custard.
The dry-down is built around cedar and sandalwood, which give the creamy sweetness a woody foundation and make the scent feel more composed.
The fragrance is especially expressive in cool air, when its creamy and white-floral nuances unfold with volume without losing their intensity.
Notturno is suitable for an evening out, a date, a festive occasion or a cosy walk after sunset.
In warm weather, it is best applied sparingly: this dense composition with a very powerful sillage can quickly fill a space.
Notturno’s sillage is described as very strong. This is not an intimate fragrance designed to remain discreet, but a noticeable perfume accent with good projection and a vivid presence.
White flowers give it sensuality, sweet notes lend it seductive softness, while cedar and sandalwood keep the composition from becoming purely dessert-like.
No precise recommendations for applying this release to skin or clothing have been provided.
Given its high intensity, it is sensible to start with a small number of sprays and assess its development on your own skin; on fabric, the fragrance may last longer and smell denser.
Notturno is an eau de parfum; no other concentrations of this fragrance are listed in the available data.
Notturno presents Rua29 as a brand drawn to expressive combinations, emotional richness and the contrast between floral sensuality and gourmand warmth.
This composition will appeal to those looking not merely for a sweet fragrance, but for a complete evening profile with white flowers, creamy dessert nuances and a woody foundation.
If this aesthetic appeals to you, you may wish to explore Tom Ford Black Orchid — a darker, deeper option with a pronounced sillage.
Fans of the creamy-floral direction may also be interested in Amouage Love Tuberose and Givenchy Amarige.
At the same time, Notturno retains its own identity: it stands out for its particularly noticeable transition from a white-floral opening to a vanilla-creamy heart.
The fragrance is very long-lasting, staying on the skin for 12 hours or more, gradually revealing its notes
The scent will linger in the air even after its wearer has left.
The perfume has a rich aroma that will help you stand out from the crowd and create a memorable image
A rich and elegant fragrance that gently unfolds on the skin and lasts most of the day, leaving a delicate trail
Perfumes for the fall and winter seasons often contain notes of vanilla, spices, ambergris, wood, and other warm accords, creating a feeling of comfort and warmth during the cold months
The composition opens with gardenia, jasmine, and tuberose, creating a rich, white-floral, and sensual introduction.
At the heart, custard, vanilla, and whipped cream unfold, forming a soft gourmand accord with a creamy texture.
The sweet heart softens the floral notes and gives the fragrance a cozy, almost dessert-like mood.
Cedar and sandalwood remain in the base, adding woody depth, warmth, and lasting power to the composition.
Overall, the Notturno pyramid combines white-floral, sweet, gourmand, and woody nuances into a rich evening scent.
| Gender | Unisex |
| Brand | Rua29 |
| Segment | Niche perfumery |
| Country | Italy |
| Website | https://www.rua29.it |
| Year of production | 2022 |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Eau de parfum |
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