The Night, from Frederic Malle was released in 2014. The perfumer behind this creation is Dominique Ropion. It has the top notes of Rose and Saffron, middle notes of Indian Oud, and base notes of Amber, Incense, and Sandalwood.
The Night, is this the epitome of rose-oud? It certainly feels like it comes damn close. Some people say this is too stinky, it perhaps it is to wear in most situations, but this is one seriously special creation. A scent which truly celebrates oud in all its glory, properly introducing it to the western market. Pure Indian oud lies at the core of this magnificent experience; it’s sharp and slightly sour, yet profoundly dry and earthy. It’s thick, woody facets coming to life by way of incense and Amber thrown into the mix. The rose itself isn’t overpowering, it’s not off-pityingly jammy or sweet, but provides just enough balance to tone things down a notch, alongside saffron. This scent is simplicity at its best, it demonstrates its complexity through the jaw-dropping quality of its materials. Is it worth the price? I wouldn’t say so, it’s an absolute beauty, but at the end of the day it is just a perfume.
The Night, is this the epitome of rose-oud? It certainly feels like it comes damn close. Some people say this is too stinky, it perhaps it is to wear in most situations, but this is one seriously special creation. A scent which truly celebrates oud in all its glory, properly introducing it to the western market. Pure Indian oud lies at the core of this magnificent experience; it’s sharp and slightly sour, yet profoundly dry and earthy. It’s thick, woody facets coming to life by way of incense and Amber thrown into the mix. The rose itself isn’t overpowering, it’s not off-pityingly jammy or sweet, but provides just enough balance to tone things down a notch, alongside saffron. This scent is simplicity at its best, it demonstrates its complexity through the jaw-dropping quality of its materials. Is it worth the price? I wouldn’t say so, it’s an absolute beauty, but at the end of the day it is just a perfume.