Astrophil & Stella 2021 Extrait

U ££ Acquired

A Night at the Opera

by Luca Maffei

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Astrophil & Stella A Night at the Opera is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2021, created by Luca Maffei. A Night at the Opera opens with Bergamot, Labdanum, Artemisia, and Flouve, settles into a heart of Leather and Tobacco, and dries down to a base of Virginia Cedarwood, Musk, Amber, and Patchouli. Astrophil & Stella's A Night at the Opera carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

A Night at the Opera is a divisive one: some find it a luxurious, evocative journey, while others dismiss it as a muddled, diluted affair. If you're after a classic, slightly old-school vibe, it might just hit the right note.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Sophisticated
  • Classic
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
  • Elegant
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A Night at the Opera Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its long-lasting nature and moderate sillage, combined with its rich, classic profile, make it less ideal for a typical office setting. However, its elegance and depth are perfectly suited for formal events and romantic evenings, with some versatility for dressed-up casual wear.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Virginian cedarwood Juniperus Virginiana Oil from Virginia Cedarwood
  • Virginian cedarwood Juniperus Virginiana Oil from Virginia Cedarwood

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

This fragrance opens with a sophisticated blend of bright bergamot and herbaceous artemisia, softened by the resinous warmth of labdanum. It quickly transitions to a rich, smoky heart where supple leather and dry tobacco take centre stage, evoking a sense of old-world elegance. The base settles into a comforting embrace of cedarwood, earthy patchouli, and creamy cashmeran, rounded out by a hint of musky amber, leaving a refined, woody trail.

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