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The One Luminous Night Eau de Parfum bottle The One Luminous Night EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2021 Year 2019
££ Price Tier ££
Malbec Black Eau de Parfum bottle Malbec Black EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - The One Luminous Night EDP
A lush, resinous take on modern masculinity, blending smoky incense, sweet dates, and glowing amber. Luminous Night is opulent yet easy to wear, perfect for cool evenings when you want to leave a memorable impression.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Malbec Black EDP
This one's a proper spicy enigma, constantly compared to Bvlgari Man in Black but confidently carving its own path. Expect a boozy, warm hug that's less uptight and surprisingly long-lasting, though perhaps a tad overhyped by some.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
The One Luminous Night EDP
Malbec Black EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 30% vs 13%
Shared Notes
Geranium 30% vs 48%
Sage 30% vs 51%
Only in The One Luminous Night
Date 40%
Shared Notes
Amber 33% vs 15%
Sandalwood 32% vs 15%

Accords

The One Luminous Night Malbec Black
50%
Warm Spicy
100%
95%
Amber
94%
85%
Fresh Spicy
62%
50%
Woody
78%
65%
Sweet
55%
Aromatic
65%
Vanilla
62%
Powdery
60%
Cinnamon
57%
Balsamic
49%
Citrus
46%
40%
Smoky
35%
Fruity
30%
Herbal
Warm Spicy shared
50%
100%
Amber shared
95%
94%
Fresh Spicy shared
85%
62%
Woody shared
50%
78%
65%
Aromatic shared
55%
65%
62%
60%
57%
49%
46%
40%
35%
30%

Performance

The One Luminous Night Malbec Black
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

The One Luminous Night

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Warm amber, incense, and sweet date make Luminous Night ideal for fall and winter when its richness and depth bloom in cooler air. Spring evenings work, but it is generally too heavy and sweet for the heat of summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal

Best for evening, dates, or formal events thanks to its sweet, smoky, and resinous character. Its moderate boldness and projection keep it wearable for casual use, but it's too opulent and rich for sport or very close office settings.

Malbec Black

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its strong projection and longevity make it less suitable for the office, and the warmth is all wrong for sporty activities. This is a scent for intimate dates and evening wear, with its sophisticated spicy-woody character lending itself well to formal occasions.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean amber, fresh spicy, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

The One Luminous Night EDP
Malbec Black EDP
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