“Bain de minuit” is French for “skinny dipping”, and what could be more decadent than a midnight splash au natural in a giant vat of strawberries, cherries and vanilla? The initial fruity-tootiness gives way to a tough ‘n’ tropical accord of monoï oil and leather, with jasmine and praline singing the high and low harmonies.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is a fragrance for close quarters and low light, when the room is warm and the air is already carrying a little tension. It reads like a confident, intimate presence rather than a loud entrance: glossy fruit at first, then a softer, skin-level warmth that lingers as people come nearer.
How to wear
Best in cool evenings and mild weather, where its fruity sweetness and ambered base can unfold without feeling heavy. Apply lightly at first; a few sprays are enough to let the cherry, praline and vanilla bloom, while the leather and cashmere wood keep the drydown from becoming too syrupy.
Who it’s for
For those who like sweet fragrances with a darker, more sensual twist: juicy fruit, creamy vanilla, praline, and a touch of leather. It suits wearers who enjoy gourmand-leaning scents but want more texture, contrast and a slightly provocative finish.
Release year
2019
The nose
Bérénice Watteau is a French perfumer whose work for Maison Matine reflects a contemporary, image-led style: vivid, textured and deliberately expressive. Her compositions often balance playful fruitiness with more tactile materials, giving the fragrance both brightness and depth. For Bain de Minuit, that approach shows in the shift from juicy cherry and strawberry to a more sensual heart of jasmine, praline and monoï, grounded by leather, cashmere wood and vanilla. The result is a fragrance that feels polished but unruly, with a clear narrative arc rather than a simple sweet profile.
Collaborators
Maison Matine’s founders, Marie Kellou and Arthur Ponroy, shaped the brand’s anti-luxury, creativity-first brief and the broader collaborative framework around the scent. For Bain de Minuit, illustrator Nada Hayek contributed the expressive visual identity that supports the fragrance’s playful, nocturnal mood.
Maison Matine’s story
Maison Matine builds fragrance as a creative, socially aware object rather than a status symbol. The house rejects the usual codes of seduction and opulence, favouring accessible, responsible compositions, recyclable packaging and a graphic, contemporary aesthetic that feels independent and deliberately unpolished.
Bain de Minuit’s concept
Bain de Minuit takes its name from the French expression for skinny dipping, and the concept leans into that sense of mischievous midnight freedom. The scent opens like a bowl of ripe fruit before turning warmer and more tactile, with monoï, jasmine, praline, leather and vanilla giving the composition its sensual, slightly untamed character.
Extra info
Bain de Minuit is French for “midnight bath,” a nod to the idea of skinny dipping. It is presented as a unisex eau de parfum and is visually associated with artwork by Nada Hayek.
“Bain de minuit” is French for “skinny dipping”, and what could be more decadent than a midnight splash au natural in a giant vat of strawberries, cherries and vanilla? The initial fruity-tootiness gives way to a tough ‘n’ tropical accord of monoï oil and leather, with jasmine and praline singing the high and low harmonies.
All about this fragrance
Vibe check
This is a fragrance for close quarters and low light, when the room is warm and the air is already carrying a little tension. It reads like a confident, intimate presence rather than a loud entrance: glossy fruit at first, then a softer, skin-level warmth that lingers as people come nearer.
How to wear
Best in cool evenings and mild weather, where its fruity sweetness and ambered base can unfold without feeling heavy. Apply lightly at first; a few sprays are enough to let the cherry, praline and vanilla bloom, while the leather and cashmere wood keep the drydown from becoming too syrupy.
Who it’s for
For those who like sweet fragrances with a darker, more sensual twist: juicy fruit, creamy vanilla, praline, and a touch of leather. It suits wearers who enjoy gourmand-leaning scents but want more texture, contrast and a slightly provocative finish.
Release year
2019
The nose
Bérénice Watteau is a French perfumer whose work for Maison Matine reflects a contemporary, image-led style: vivid, textured and deliberately expressive. Her compositions often balance playful fruitiness with more tactile materials, giving the fragrance both brightness and depth. For Bain de Minuit, that approach shows in the shift from juicy cherry and strawberry to a more sensual heart of jasmine, praline and monoï, grounded by leather, cashmere wood and vanilla. The result is a fragrance that feels polished but unruly, with a clear narrative arc rather than a simple sweet profile.
Collaborators
Maison Matine’s founders, Marie Kellou and Arthur Ponroy, shaped the brand’s anti-luxury, creativity-first brief and the broader collaborative framework around the scent. For Bain de Minuit, illustrator Nada Hayek contributed the expressive visual identity that supports the fragrance’s playful, nocturnal mood.
Maison Matine’s story
Maison Matine builds fragrance as a creative, socially aware object rather than a status symbol. The house rejects the usual codes of seduction and opulence, favouring accessible, responsible compositions, recyclable packaging and a graphic, contemporary aesthetic that feels independent and deliberately unpolished.
Bain de Minuit’s concept
Bain de Minuit takes its name from the French expression for skinny dipping, and the concept leans into that sense of mischievous midnight freedom. The scent opens like a bowl of ripe fruit before turning warmer and more tactile, with monoï, jasmine, praline, leather and vanilla giving the composition its sensual, slightly untamed character.
Extra info
Bain de Minuit is French for “midnight bath,” a nod to the idea of skinny dipping. It is presented as a unisex eau de parfum and is visually associated with artwork by Nada Hayek.