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Which Should You Buy?
A cult classic, Amour Nocturne is polarising but adored by its fans. It's a sweet, smoky marvel that vanished too soon, leaving a trail of desperate collectors in its wake. If you've got a bottle, you're sitting on gold - don't let it go cheap.
This caramel-nutty gourmand from Bond No. 9 is a sweet, cosy embrace that polarises opinion. Many love its warm depth, but a vocal minority find it surprisingly harsh and even nauseating. It's often compared to BR540 but with a more pronounced gourmand twist - some say a better twist.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 14% | 18% |
| Fruity | 1% | 1% |
| Green | 0% | 4% |
| Sweet | 21% | 28% |
| Warm | 10% | 10% |
| Woody | 13% | 22% |
| Earthy | 15% | 17% |
| Animalic | 3% | 7% |
| Fresh | 7% | 13% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
This is an intimate, alluring scent, best kept for special close encounters. Its unique character, embracing both gourmand sweetness and smoky gunpowder, makes it too assertive for office wear and utterly unsuitable for sport. It leans more towards a dramatic date night or an intriguing casual evening.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its sweet, inviting gourmand accords and solid longevity make it perfect for dates and evening events. While some find it too potent for the office, its soft sillage profile for many allows for versatile casual wear.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Caramel, Sweet accords and Caramel, Cedar notes
Different accord profile
Where to buy
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