Dead of Night

Dead of Night is a perfume oil from Strangelove NYC with a pyramid separate from its extrait, sold in 10 ml and 1.25 ml sizes. The brand's line sums it up: there is always a deep breath before a plunge into the dead of night. The deep breath is the top. Violet leaf, green foliage, Damask rose and ginger give a fresh, leafy and slightly peppery start. Then the heart moves into jasmine, spices, rose and Paradisone, and the plunge begins. The base is large: oud, patchouli, musk, tuberose absolute, carrot seed, vanilla, sandalwood, incense, amber, cedarwood and Wolfwood. The green florals sit tense against a heavy woody-resinous floor, and that tension is the interest. Reviewers call it rich, smooth and beautiful, with an earthy, damp quality and an ambery tone. Everything about it is strong. It lasts, it carries and it fills a room, and a small amount goes a long way. Autumn and winter suit it, in the evening and for dates and dressed-up occasions. It is far too heavy for the office or the gym.