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A luminous, enveloping scent with creamy vanilla and caramel over a softly floral heart, Orb of Night is an addictive, modern gourmand for those who love warmth and sweetness in their signature.
This is a pretty consensus crowd-pleaser for those who like a soft, sweet floral-musk, but some find the musk challenging. If you want "angelic" or "sophisticated" in a bottle, give it a go, but do sample first to avoid the common musk-induced headaches.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 14% | 7% |
| Floral | 29% | 33% |
| Fruity | 11% | 19% |
| Green | 2% | 3% |
| Sweet | 34% | 29% |
| Warm | 6% | 2% |
| Woody | 8% | 11% |
| Earthy | 2% | 1% |
| Animalic | 15% | 14% |
| Fresh | 12% | 15% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
With pronounced vanilla, caramel, and powdery fruit, Orb of Night excels in cooler seasons, especially fall and winter, but the floral heart also makes it suitable for spring evenings.
Occasions
Romantic, gourmand sweetness with moderate projection makes it ideal for dates and casual outings, but the richness and warmth are too enveloping for sporty or professional settings.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its soft sillage and pleasant, inoffensive scent profile make it ideal for office wear and casual settings, as noted by several reviewers. The elegant floral-fruity musk is also well-suited for dates. However, its moderate longevity and projection means it might get lost in a loud formal environment, and it is entirely unsuitable for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Floral, Fruity, Powdery accords and Jasmine, Sandalwood notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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