Frédéric Malle 2014 EDP

U £££££ Acquired

The Night

by Dominique Ropion

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Frédéric Malle The Night is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2014, created by Dominique Ropion. The Night opens with Rose and Saffron, settles into a heart of Oud, and dries down to a base of Amber, Sandalwood, and Incense. Frédéric Malle's The Night carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

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.
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  • Bold
  • Luxurious
  • Mysterious
  • Sophisticated
  • Classic
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The Night Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Rose59%
Saffron41%
Heartas listed
Oud100%
Baseas listed
Amber39%
Incense35%
Sandalwood26%

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
Strong
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 winter and autumn.

Best 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.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

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

The Night opens boldly with a potent, animalic oud and a hint of saffron-spiced rose. As it settles, the initial intensity mellows into a rich heart of deep, leathery oud. The drydown reveals a sophisticated blend of warm amber and creamy sandalwood, underscored by a subtle whisper of incense, creating an opulent and long-lasting scent trail. It's a complex, evolving fragrance that truly showcases the depth of natural oud.

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