The Merchant of Venice 2023 EDP

F ££££ Acquired

Queen of The Night

by Gaël Montero

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The Merchant of Venice Queen of The Night is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2023, created by Gaël Montero. Queen of The Night opens with Lotus, Cinnamon, and Saffron, settles into a heart of Amber, Frankincense, and Kyphi, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, and Myrrh. The Merchant of Venice's Queen of The Night carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

This is a seriously polarising scent, hailed by some as a masterful, mysterious ode to ancient Egypt and dismissed by others as a synthetic, linear disappointment. Its resemblance to Babycat is a hot topic, but whether it's a dupe or distinct, Queen of The Night demands a pre-purchase sniff.
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  • Mysterious
  • Bold
  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
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Queen of The Night Eau de Parfum 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
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
Also Works:
Casual

Given its long-lasting performance, moderate sillage, and rich, warm notes, Queen of The Night is best suited for evening wear, especially dates and formal events. Its intensity makes it less ideal for office environments or casual daytime activities.

Ingredients and allergens

Alcohol Denat., Parfum [Fragrance], Aqua [Water], Coumarin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Limonene, Linalool, Cinnamal

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Queen of The Night opens with a spiced, leathery saffron and warm cinnamon, immediately drawing you into its rich, oriental embrace. The heart unfolds with a mystical blend of frankincense and amber, evoking ancient temples and sacred rituals. As it settles, a creamy, sweet tonka bean and smooth sandalwood emerge, grounded by an earthy myrrh, creating a profoundly resinous and long-lasting dry down that feels both opulent and comforting.

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