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The Night Eau de Parfum bottle The Night EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2014 Year -
£££££ Price Tier ££
The Dark Eau de Parfum bottle The Dark EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - The Night EDP
This is a masterpiece that divides as much as it delights. Be warned: the opening can be challenging, but if you can survive the notorious barnyard oud, you're in for a luxurious, uncompromising ride. Just ignore the eye-watering price tag.
Acquired
Our Verdict - The Dark EDP
This one's a real love-it-or-hate-it beast. If you're after a challenging, unapologetically dark scent, step right up, but be warned: it's not for the faint of heart, and might even smell like 'cow notes' or 'sweat of a young man' to some.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
The Night EDP
The Dark EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Rose 59% vs 54%
Saffron 40% vs 45%
Shared Notes
Oud 100% vs 100%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 26% vs 41%
Only in The Night
Amber 39% Incense 35%
Only in The Dark
Frankincense 58%

Accords

The Night The Dark
100%
Oud
100%
92%
Amber
65%
82%
Rose
52%
44%
Fresh Spicy
62%
58%
Warm Spicy
55%
52%
Smoky
Woody
49%
45%
Floral
45%
Balsamic
Oud shared
100%
100%
Amber shared
92%
65%
Rose shared
82%
52%
Fresh Spicy shared
44%
62%
Warm Spicy shared
58%
55%
52%
49%
45%
45%

Performance

The Night The Dark
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

The Night

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and intense animalic opening make it unsuitable for office wear or casual daytime use. However, its luxurious oud-rose profile and strong sillage are perfect for making a statement on a sophisticated date or a grand formal event.

The Dark

Seasons

Best For:
Winter
Also Works:
Autumn

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

Occasions

Also Works:
Date Formal

Given its strong, challenging oud character and divisive nature, it's not well-suited for most office environments. It could work for a bold date night or a formal event if you want to make a statement, but its intensity limits casual and completely rules out sport use.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
92%
Key Similarities

Both lean oud, amber, rose

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

The Night EDP
The Dark EDP
100ml
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