by Celine
Nightclubbing by Celine captures the atmosphere of a late-night urban club with a startlingly realistic depiction of cigarette smoke, vanilla, and dusty green notes. It opens with a sharp, smoky, almost visceral nicotine accord that lingers briefly before dissolving into a powdery, musky, and vanillic drydown. The scent evokes the lingering aroma of smoke on clothing, layered over an earthy patchouli and moss backbone, producing a deeply sensual, unapologetic, and mood-driven olfactory narrative. While it remains intimate in projection—felt only close to the skin—its quiet power lies in its transformative nature: a scent that feels both nostalgic and exotic, conjuring memories of underground jazz lounges, smoky bar areas, and intimate, emotionally charged moments. The fragrance is deeply unisex, appealing equally to those drawn to its rebellious, smoky character or its elegant, powdery refinement. It never veers into cliché, instead maintaining a refined yet raw authenticity that distinguishes it from similar offerings like Maison Margiela’s Jazz Club.