Maison Noir Somnia, hour by hour

How it opens, settles and lingers on skin.

Plumeria and jasmine resting on amber silk sheets after lights out.

Somnia by Maison Noir, bottle pictured with its key notes: Bergamot, Labdanum and Plumeria
  1. First spray0–15 min

  2. Heart15 min – 2 h

  3. Dry-down2 h – 3–6 h

Lasts
3–6 h
Moderate
Sillage
Moderate, 2 of 4
When to wear

SeasonAutumnWinter

Time of dayNight out

Best forWork

What wearers say

Votes from fragrance communities, most-voted answers first.

  • Longevity

    Most voted: 50%Moderate

  • Sillage

    Most voted: 50%Moderate

  • Season

    Most voted: 45%Autumn

  • Time of day

    Most voted: 45%Night out

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Longevity, 22 votes

  • Very weak0%0 votes
  • Weak5%1 vote
  • Moderate (Most voted)50%11 votes
  • Long lasting32%7 votes
  • Eternal14%3 votes

Sillage, 22 votes

  • Intimate9%2 votes
  • Moderate (Most voted)50%11 votes
  • Strong36%8 votes
  • Enormous5%1 vote

Season, 22 votes

  • Spring14%3 votes
  • Summer5%1 vote
  • Autumn (Most voted)45%10 votes
  • Winter36%8 votes

Time of day, 22 votes

  • Daytime18%4 votes
  • Office5%1 vote
  • Evening32%7 votes
  • Night out (Most voted)45%10 votes

Which size is right for you?

Every size is decanted from the same original bottle.

  • 3ml

    To discover it

    Price: Now €7.02Was €10.90SAVE 36%
    • Per ml: €2.34/ml
    • ≈60 sprays
    • 20 days of wear
  • Best value

    30ml

    To keep it

    Price: Now €53.46Was €118.90SAVE 55%
    • Per ml: €1.78/ml24% less per ml than 3ml
    • ≈600 sprays
    • 200 days of wear

Loved by 50,000+

Why scent lovers try it with us before they buy the bottle.

10ML decants in glass vials and a travel atomiser

10ML vs a blind buy

What a decant gives you that a bottle bought unsmelled can’t.

Why 10ML?
Blind buy
Authentic original perfume
Yes
Yes
Smell it on your skin before you buy
Yes
No
Try several scents for one bottle’s price
Yes
No
Travel-ready atomiser
Yes
No
No full bottle wasted if it’s not for you
Yes
No

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Frequently asked questions

What does Maison Noir Somnia smell like?

Maison Noir Somnia opens with Bergamot. The heart brings Jasmine, Labdanum and Plumeria. It dries down to Black Amber, Cashmere Wood and Vanilla.

Is Maison Noir Somnia long lasting?

Shoppers on fragrance communities most often rate its longevity as moderate (50% of votes), and 45% rate it long lasting or eternal. They most often rate its sillage as moderate (50% of votes). How long it lasts on you also depends on your skin and how much you apply.

Is Maison Noir Somnia good for summer?

Shoppers on fragrance communities rate it mainly for autumn and winter; summer takes only 5% of season votes.

Is Maison Noir Somnia good for winter?

Shoppers on fragrance communities rate it well for winter: winter takes 36% of season votes, close behind its most-voted season.

Is Maison Noir Somnia for day or night?

Shoppers on fragrance communities mostly wear it after dark: 77% of time-of-day votes are for evenings and nights out, 23% for daytime or the office.

Can I wear Maison Noir Somnia to the office?

Shoppers on fragrance communities rarely pick it for the office: only 5% of time-of-day votes go to the office.

Who makes Maison Noir Somnia?

Somnia is made by Maison Noir. It was launched in 2023.

How many wears is a 10ml decant of Maison Noir Somnia?

A 10ml decant of Maison Noir Somnia holds about 200 sprays, roughly 67 days of wear. The 3ml decant holds about 60 sprays, around 20 days. The 30ml decant holds about 600 sprays, around 200 days.

Which other Maison Noir perfumes can I try?

Besides Maison Noir Somnia, 10ML has Icarus 347 and Volantis 685 from Maison Noir, each decanted from the original bottle.

Is this Maison Noir Somnia decant the original perfume?

Yes. Every Maison Noir Somnia decant is filled by hand from an original Maison Noir bottle, with nothing added or diluted, so it opens, dries down and lasts on your skin the way the bottle does. We sell only authentic originals.

What is a decant?

A small amount of a perfume, taken from its original bottle and put into a travel atomiser. You get the real fragrance in a size that lets you live with it for days before you decide on the full bottle.

How does the money-back guarantee work?

If a scent isn’t right for you, get in touch within 30 days of it arriving and we’ll arrange a refund. Terms apply. See our refund policy.