Fancy Nights
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2010 | Year | 2019 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Indian Sandalwood
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Which Should You Buy?
Fancy Nights is the ultimate love-it-or-hate-it scent. Forget saccharine celeb fare; this is a potent, earthy patchouli bomb, challenging but endlessly rewarding for those who 'get it'.
Dunhill's Indian Sandalwood is a polarising affair. Some hail it as a creamy, authentic sandalwood dream, while others dismiss it as a disappointing, weak, and synthetic varnish. If you value a soft, close-wearing scent, it might just work.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 11% | 12% |
| Floral | 17% | 12% |
| Fruity | 1% | 1% |
| Green | 7% | 15% |
| Sweet | 20% | 11% |
| Warm | 6% | 5% |
| Woody | 29% | 29% |
| Earthy | 28% | 35% |
| Animalic | 3% | 0% |
| Fresh | 6% | 6% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
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Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
Its exceptional longevity and significant sillage, combined with its strong, earthy character, make it less suitable for office or casual daytime wear where subtlety is key. However, its deep, mysterious qualities make it perfect for date nights and formal evening events, particularly in cooler weather.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its intimate sillage and frequently reported weak longevity make it ideal for close-quarters like the office or casual settings where a strong projection isn't needed. The sophisticated woody and powdery accords also lend themselves well to these environments, though its lack of power limits its formal appeal.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Powdery, Earthy accords and Sandalwood, Patchouli notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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