The Night

40 reseñas

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• Eric Rosetti

  May 18, 2018

  

  If you like oud, this is the best perfume in the world. If there are fragrances that smell like angels, The Night would be God Himself. I have no words to describe the sensation of touching my skin with the tester. Its scandalous price of 650 euros for 50 ml is justified only because a single application lasts all day; otherwise, people would flee from us. Edit: A few years later, I must clarify: it remains magnificent, but wearing it all day now feels cloying due to its extreme longevity. In a relaxed setting, on a winter night with good company, it works wonders, though you must be prepared for someone to say it smells like a stable. You can smile and think: ‘What do you know about what you smell, you should be grateful I’m sharing The Night with you!’. Jokes aside, there is Nebulous by Boadicea The Victorious, more refined with saffron, violet, and musk. For me, it is more exquisite and less wild, although the price of 1200 euros is madness. I still reach for samples for winter night outings, enjoying these fragrances at the risk of hearing them described as smelling like a stable.

• MIQUELEMG

  September 14, 2019

  

  I tried this perfume this summer and the sensations are manifold due to the complexity of the natural oud. Upon application, a friend shouted: ‘What horror, you smell like a goat!’. The first few minutes have a dry oud potency that masks everything else, neither amber nor roses. The drydown softens the ovine profile, leaving a more woody nuance. The initial projection is a slap in the face, but then it settles. The longevity is eternal, befitting the purity of the ingredients. If you wish to approach that olfactive tone, I recommend the light and economical Lattafa ‘Ameer Al Oud’ option. It’s not the same, but it gets close without that olfactory and financial risk.

• Davik81

  April 18, 2020

  

  Two words: HIGH JEWELRY PERFECTION, not for beginners.

• Gara

  August 31, 2020

  

  It is the beginning of a project, an idea, a plan, and a direction. You choose a partner, ideas emerge, and you create the fragrance, the greatest illusion about a scent, you name it THE NIGHT… Ladies and gentlemen, before you is the most magnificent and brilliant fragrance of all time, one of the most incredible journeys without leaving home. Close your eyes, inhale, and feel how all your senses tremble, how your head explodes, and you want to smell like this for the rest of your life. I am who I am, I know what I like, and I assure you that I love THE NIGHT. I invite you to feel and enjoy. I am aware of the high price, but also of what it makes me feel.

• David Garcia 72

  December 1, 2020

  

  An excellent perfume that makes people ask if you are wearing fragrance or if your smell is so animal and addictive. The only flaw is the price, but if you can pay it, do not hesitate.

• Dr.No

  January 9, 2021

  

  It starts with an aggressive and potent oud that drops significantly after 30 minutes, leaving a velvety rose over a very light creamy sandalwood. Saffron and incense give nuances without standing out. The projection is strong at the start and then drops to your personal space, with excellent longevity. Fragrantica is wrong about the notes; there is no amber and saffron does not mark here. It is one of the best oud-rose combos I have tried, with more quality than Nebulous by Boadicea. Although many complain about the smell of excrement or blue cheese, I do not feel that way. Is it worth $1,600? In luxury, there is no reasonable price; it is a trophy of exclusivity with first-class ingredients and the work of Dominique Ropion. If you are looking for similar quality to ‘The Night’ for less, look for a tester of L’Autre Oud by Lancome. The quality-price ratio is good.

• Dr.No

  January 27, 2021

  

  The opening: it is an aggressive oud (if you are used to it, nothing to worry about), potent, strong, and resinous. After 30 minutes, the intensity drops and reveals a rose with a velvety texture on a very light creamy sandalwood base. Saffron and incense add nuances, though I don’t feel them clearly. The projection is strong and drops to your personal space in the drydown phase. High longevity. Fragrantica and many users are mistaken, inventing notes; it has no amber and they don’t mention saffron, incense, and sandalwood. In my opinion, it is one of the top 3 best ‘oud-rose’ combos I have ever smelled. People mention it smells like a stable, excrement, or blue cheese. I can try to see why they say that, but not to that extent. Excrement and oud smell different; both are dirty, but there are levels of dirtiness. Is the price of 1600 dollars for 100 ml worth it? In luxury items, there is no tabulator to measure value for money. If you measure luxuries with that yardstick, obviously you don’t know the subject. The perfume contains grams of genuine oud, Dominique Ropion created it, and Frédéric Malle is the niche house that invited him. It is a high-end product. What did you expect? That it had a reasonable price. In luxury, there is no reasonable. A considerable part goes to first-quality ingredients, the perfumer, and the house, but the rest is towards exclusivity. Brands shield their clientele with prices few people can pay. It is a trophy that smells incredible. If you want a trophy at designer or cheap niche price, look for a tester of L’Autre Oud by Lancôme. The price-quality ratio is good, the perfume is pleasant, and they give you a lot for your money. Is there anything better in quality? There isn’t. You would have to go for an attar, and for that, Sultan Pasha is capable.

• Edudoff

  May 31, 2021

  

  It is not as disgusting as they say, but I would not buy it even at half the price. It smells sharp, medicinal, and animal, but without reaching the point of smelling like a horse stable.

• Daniel RH

  June 12, 2021

  

  Smells like pure shit, seriously. It does not matter if you are cheerful or silent, where you go, people remember you because this scent is an absolute disaster.

• Olfactory Memories

  July 9, 2021

  

  👃🏻🔎WHEN THE RIVER SOUNDS…🔍👃🏻 Someone can insist that this is MAJOR luxury and it will continue smelling like what it smells like. Is it well made? Yes! Of course! But it smells like what it smells like. If it is animal and ‘dirty’ (though not even a bit as many say), it is said and that is it, end of story. I like Kemi, but you will not see me claim that it does not smell something ‘faecal’ or ‘dirty’, nor will I label as a novice anyone who does not like it (the majority of people ‘on a budget’). And using the argument of ‘it costs…’ to reinforce an opinion, for God’s sake. What are we, novice teenagers? You may like it or not. For example, I like it and I even find it more wearable than The Lover’s Tale, but let us not overlook certain aspects nor cling to others that crumble by themselves just to impose our view. 🌟🌟🌟

• Darkbeat

  August 9, 2021

  

  After reading reviews and hearing YouTubers say it is eternal, that it causes nausea and vomiting, I was let down in the century. Almost everything is exaggerated. It is not so dirty, nor so animal, nor so potent, nor does it last as long as they claim. I am not saying it does not have quality, because it does and in abundance, but I think the price, which is almost a worker’s salary in Spain, makes people see it very suggestively. When investing so much, we unconsciously think we are buying an elixir of the gods and idolise it so as not to cry over the fortune spent on a very common Rosa Oud. The quality of the meunje is superb and that is where the price comes from, but aromatically it is a rose oud like many others. I tried the official sample, so do not say I tried something else. The opening is difficult, it smells a bit like a stable, but it lasts minutes and is over. It is not so dirty or animal as they say, it smells like a stable but nothing exaggerated. If someone finds it vomit-inducing, it is because they have not tried Indian attars or Arab ones, because then they would have to be admitted with their stomachs turned inside out. After this slightly dirty opening, a beautiful dark and smoky wood remains, where a dark red rose emerges very slowly and is a jewel. Its conjunction prevails until the end, highlighting a small amber tone in the heart that blends perfectly. In the final dry-down, I sense musky nuances, but subtle. The quality is more than enough; you just have to smell it and pay for the material, but aromatically it is not the panacea. There are many similar ones at lower prices and perhaps more recommended, but you cannot say you are wearing The Night and have spent half your salary. The performance is good; on my skin it lasted 10 hours, but the last ones were close to the skin. The trail is intense at the start, but after an hour it becomes moderate. I do not complain, but I expected a more exaggerated beast. It is of a nocturnal, cold, formal, and elegant character; little versatility. Would I recommend it? If you have money to spare, yes, but I think there are similar things and perhaps more recommended. It is very subjective; everyone knows what they want. If curiosity strikes, better try a sample to know if it is a good investment. In short, a very beautiful perfume of great quality, but with exaggerated hype that does it no justice.

• Darkbeat

  August 15, 2021

  

  After reading reviews claiming it was eternal and nauseating, I was given the shock of the century. Almost everything is exaggerated. It’s not so dirty, so animalic, nor does it last that long. Mind you, I’m not saying it lacks quality, because it does, and plenty, but the price suggests we’ve bought an elixir of the gods, making us idolise it so we don’t cry over the money spent on a common Rosa Oud. The quality is superb, but aromatically it is a rosa oud like many others. The opening is difficult, smelling a bit of a stable, but it lasts minutes and fades. It’s not so dirty or animalic as claimed; if someone finds it vomit-inducing, they haven’t tried Indian attars. After that opening, a beautiful dark, smoky wood remains, where a dark red rose emerges that is a gem. Its conjunction prevails until the end, highlighting an ambered tone in the heart. In the final drydown, there are subtle musky nuances. The perfume is overqualified in terms of quality; you’re paying for the materials, but aromatically it’s not the panacea; there are many similar options at lower prices. The performance is good, around 10 hours, but the trail stays moderate after an hour. It is a characteristically nocturnal, formal, and elegant scent, with little versatility. Would I recommend it? If you have money to spare, yes, but I think there are more recommendable things. Better to invest in a sample to see if it’s a good investment. In short, a very beautiful perfume of high quality, but with exaggerated hype that doesn’t do it justice.

• Gervinmorales1

  September 11, 2021

  

  A masterpiece of Oud. The night smells the same as Portrait of a Lady, but they have swapped the patchouli for Oud. They use the same rose, so you can sense the POAL signature. The opening is super animal, but through that animal Oud, you feel that POAL is stepping up from the start. It is not as strong as I thought. The opening smells ‘too much like poo’ only if you haven’t tried other FM perfumes, so if you are not used to that style, it will shock you. I am not saying it is light, but do not let some ‘critics’ deceive you. It is not a perfume that cannot be worn. It is not for a job interview, but it is far from impossible. It lasts 10-18 hours on the skin and on clothes even after washing. The price is outrageous, but it is a masterpiece. Domínguez Ropion demonstrates once again why he is the best.

• Perrolobo

  October 14, 2021

  

  The scent is uncomplicated; at night, it smells like a stable. A clean, wonderful stable. I don’t know which part of the stable scent corresponds to the droppings and hay, the woods, the bridles, the stallions, or the surrounding rose garden. The point is that ‘The Night’ contains all of these things. ‘The Night’ also smells like the stable owner. Pure luxury. I love smelling like this, especially if the stable is mine, of course, though I wouldn’t mind so much if it weren’t. It’s not hard to imagine the attraction to this type of scent, nor is it surprising that some might not like it. Personally, I adore them: complex, natural, and full of nuances. In my opinion, every oud is more than a note; it is a perfume in itself. ‘The Night’ has temporarily calmed my craving for oud; I feel I no longer need to search for more, that I have arrived somewhere. My main doubt now is where and when to wear it. For now, I have preferred to wear it anonymously while walking through the city (it is a perfume that keeps you company; you don’t stop noticing its bursts all day and all night). I think I will also wear it at home in host mode, my territory. For the moment, I will refrain from wearing it at social gatherings and dates… or perhaps I won’t. Edit: I couldn’t help it; I wore it to dinner. Countless compliments, I haven’t stopped smelling myself and telling myself ‘you smell great, rogue’. Now I find it harder to understand how this scent could be disliked (especially in the dry-down)… although I don’t mind the truth. Edit2: I have just discovered Portrait of a Lady… and it has changed my opinion on ‘The Night’… let’s say that what I like most about ‘The Night’ is in Portrait. Much more amiable. Also wonderful.

• Davik81

  October 25, 2021

  

  Cannot be worn… it is purely an olfactory experience. The only compliment I received was being told I smelled like a public restroom, lol (a highway air freshener with everything imaginable in a public toilet). I would never buy the bottle; save your money and buy a decant instead.

• Fenton

  October 30, 2021

  

  I smelled it yesterday for the first time on blotting paper. The scent was so strong and intense that I had to pull my nose and entire face away. The first impression was being in a stable, a concentrated essence of horse and stable, tremendously strong. I smelled it again, and it reminded me of horse droppings. On the third try, I noticed countless nuances: it’s a blend of where the saddle blanket is placed, oils for sensitive horse parts, leather saddles, products for cleaning saddles and stirrups, hay, straw… and something very dirty accompanying it all. Impressive how it recreates the smell of a high-end, well-cared-for stable. I don’t think I could wear it; with a flis, I imagine it would be enough. To smell like this, one must work in stables cleaning, tacking up, and riding, but wear the same clothes for several days without showering. I’d use it just to observe people’s reactions.

• jovipas

  March 24, 2022

  

  In 2018, when I first ventured into the world of niche perfumes, I had the luck (or misfortune) of testing on skin what then seemed a masterpiece. I say misfortune because it was the second or third niche fragrance I tried, and since then, all the others have seemed ‘nothing’. Four years later, and after trying hundreds of perfumes that, in my opinion, couldn’t even reach the sole of The Night’s shoe, I decided to buy the 50ml version, convinced that with this purchase my search was over. Well, either my memory is playing tricks on me, or the intensity of the ingredients has dropped considerably since 2018; I remember it as much more ‘sticky’, challenging, persistent, and magical than what comes out of the bottle today. A genuine shame at a golden price; I’ve saved many times only to be let down by this disappointment. The opening is majestic, but in my case, it doesn’t project what it used to. I bought it from the official website, so there’s no room for fakes.

• Fano19

  April 15, 2022

  

  Here’s my experience. I only bought millilitres due to its restrictive price, but a few millilitres were enough to make me fall in love with its aroma. With many niche fragrances and some commercial ones, influenced by YouTube reviewers, I thought it would smell the strangest, most animalic, challenging, vomit-inducing, and out-of-this-world scent in the universe, but nothing could be further from the truth. This fragrance is VERY GOOD. Its Oud is very opulent, very strong, very delicious. Unfortunately, the price doesn’t justify the performance; the quality is excellent, but the performance leaves something to be desired. Otherwise, it’s a delicious olfactory experience. I highly recommend it. Ciao.

• Caracal

  April 25, 2022

  

  My brief and only experience with this fragrance: absolutely nauseating. I had the audacity to test it on my skin, and it horrified me for hours. I can no longer tell if the rose or the amber was meant to emerge, because that pestilent Oud, smelling of manure, refused to stop making everyone who shared my habitat miserable. It’s impossible for anyone to like the opening. Recommended only for the bold and snobs who think fragrances that smell good are for ordinary people. And I definitely fall into the latter category.

• Caracal

  May 7, 2022

  

  My brief and only experience: absolutely vomit-inducing. I had the audacity to try it on skin and it horrified me for hours. I no longer know if the rose or the amber were going to emerge, because that pestilent, manure-smelling oud never ceased in its endeavour to make us all bitter. It is impossible for anyone to like the opening. Recommended for the bold and snobs who think fragrances that smell good and bring compliments are for ordinary people. And I am definitely of the latter group.

• Angelmaius

  September 24, 2022

  

  Just before dawn, the landline rang; the hospital called to say my father had deteriorated. When a doctor uses those words, you know they’re being euphemistic. Nervous, I leaped out of bed and dressed. For some reason, I passed the wardrobe and grabbed The Night. In a moment of frenzy, my hand reached for the strongest scent. Setting aside the emotional weight, my subconscious sought strength and courage to face the absence of the one who gave it to me, and my olfactory memory chose The Night. It’s a fragrance that will never suit those who dislike natural Oud, but it undeniably stirs emotions, conveys power, and, in my case, courage. Perhaps it smells like a stable, but not in a derogatory sense; rather, like the stable of an Arab Sheikh where the finest Andalusian thoroughbreds are pampered.

• Angelmaius

  September 29, 2022

  

  At dawn, the phone rings and they tell me to come, my father had worsened. When a doctor says that, you know they are using euphemisms. Nervous, I got out of bed and dressed. For some reason, I grabbed The Night. In a state of frenzy, my hand went to the strongest perfume. Setting aside the emotional aspect, my subconscious sought value and strength to face the loss, and my olfactory memory chose The Night. It is a perfume that will never please those who dislike natural oud, but it moves feelings, conveys strength and courage. Perhaps it smells like a stable, but not in a pejorative sense, rather like a stable of an Arab Sheikh where the best Andalusian thoroughbreds are pampered.

• Gentil vagabond

  October 17, 2022

  

  Animalic… farmyard, horrible for the price.

• Gentil vagabond

  November 1, 2022

  

  Animalic… farm-like, horrible as its price.

• Perfu_Manu

  November 17, 2022

  

  An absolute marvel. I had the decant in hand; before opening it, I thought I’d be horrified after reading so much, but upon opening, I felt one of the most exquisite scents of my life. The blend of that magnificent Indian oud and rose produces something angelic that surpasses, in terms of component quality and its brilliant simplicity, many Oud+Rose combos. Over time, unfortunately, the oud softens and the rose and amber/incense dominate. If anyone asks me for a scent conveying luxury and incomprehensible distinction for the money, The Night comes to mind, I don’t know why. Smelling it brings to mind an Arab sheikh in a desert tent with a thoroughbred and a Ferrari beside him. It’s putting it on and feeling empowered, above mortals. If I could and didn’t think of others, I’d use it as a signature, spraying 6 times a day. Pure oriental opulence, an exquisite scent.

• calvofe

  December 25, 2022

  

  What a nightmare referring to a stable when reviewing perfumes. Now it seems we spend our Sunday afternoons in a stable riding horses like Kevin Costner. Not just any stable, but a luxury one in Dubai. I’ve been in the Emir of PSG’s stable walking with Mbappé and Neymar, and I can assure you this smells like a Qatari stable. Apart from the nonsense, the scent is one of the Oud-Rosa combos that borders on wearable. It’s challenging, but not the most; Oud de Burgas, Oudh Infini by Dusita, and Oud Extravagant are truly imposing. The worst is the opening, but it soon mellows. It’s a superlative quality and powerful natural Indian oud. I don’t know why people compare oud to excrement; it’s simply an oud scent, nothing mundane. Once it settles, the rose takes prominence and the oud turns resinous and ambered, metamorphosing into Portrait of a Lady. If you can survive the opening, it’s wearable. Your surroundings won’t be alarmed if you’re seen from the dry-down phase. If your partner smells it on you when applying, they might abandon you for the neighbour wearing Oud for Greatness and having a stable in Ciudad Real with pure-blood horses, donkeys, and a blonde Galician cow. In the end, you can come out ahead. It’s impossible they’ll discontinue this; it’s become a reference point, boosted by negative comments. And I think it sells well; in fact, stable managers signed an agreement to use it as an air freshener to make stables smell like stables.

• calvofe

  January 12, 2023

  

  What a nightmare making references to a stable. Now it seems everyone spends the afternoon in a stable, saddling horses. No, not a stable of luxury in Dubai, as if we had been in one and knew what it smelled like. I have been in the Emir’s stable at PSG with Mbappé and Neymar, and I can assure you this smells like Qatari stable. Aside from nonsense, the aroma is an oud-rose combo that borders on wearable. It is challenging, but not the most so; Oud by Bulgari, Oudh Infini, and Oud Extravagant are more impossible. The worst is the opening, but it soon fades. It is a high-quality, superlative potency natural Indian oud. I don’t know why people compare the smell to excrement; it’s simply the smell of oud. When the oud fades, the composition becomes more pleasant, the rose takes prominence, and the oud turns resinous and ambered. It metamorphoses into Portrait of a Lady. If you can withstand the opening, it can be worn. People don’t get spooked if you wear it in the heart phase. If your partner smells it upon application, they might abandon you for your neighbour who wears Oud for Greatness and owns a stable in Ciudad Real. In the end, you can come out ahead. It’s impossible for this fragrance to be discontinued; it has become a reference, especially due to the negative comments. It sells well, in fact, the stable managers signed an agreement to use it as an air freshener.

• Memoquique

  April 10, 2023

  

  Now it turns out everyone knows the smell of a stable, as if we lived in the Wild West, and yet, what does Indian oud have to do with a stable? You might say Lovers Tale or some other animalic perfume, but no. This is the downside of this internet, anyone comments without basis. Moving to my review: an extraordinary natural Indian oud, with a high-quality natural rose and light touches of amber to soften it. Undoubtedly a masterpiece. Good that people don’t like it, so we will be the only ones using it.

• Memoquique

  April 16, 2023

  

  Now everyone talks of a stable smell, as if we lived in the Wild West. What does Indian oud have to do with a stable? You might say Lovers Tale or something animalic, but no. This is the downside of the internet: anyone comments without basis. My review: an extraordinary natural Indian oud with first-class rose and subtle amber notes to soften it. Undoubtedly a masterpiece. If people don’t like it, perfect, so we’ll be the only ones wearing it.

• Fj.

  September 22, 2023

  

  I read every review of this magnificent perfume, and while everyone has a point, wearing it on skin is a different story: it’s impressive. I don’t doubt the quality and care, but I think it’s exaggerated; it’s become the Holy Grail of luxury at its €1,480 RRP. The scent is excellent, but it’s not that brutal opening people claim. I was let down: it’s from 2014, and there are already many Oud-Rosa fragrances that have nothing to envy it.

• ViceCity990

  April 15, 2024

  

  I had the privilege of getting a 1ml decant of this fragrance. I am not a lover, nor much of an expert in oud fragrances. In fact, I only bought it because of its fame. I simply thought I didn’t want to die without having tried The Night. My hasty conclusion (because surely there will be edits when I can smell it more carefully in several sessions) is that almost all opinions are exaggerated. Both those who talk about the foulest aroma on the planet and those who speak of it as the most incredible perfume ever created. I feel that categorising it as a perfume, within its most literal definition (I quote textually, ‘Substance, generally liquid, used to give a good smell’), is incorrect, but rather it is more of an olfactory experience to have a journey in intimacy. It opens with a cannon blast of animal oud with very faecal tones, but quickly one can appreciate a rose of the best quality accompanied by amber and frankincense, being these last two notes that lend a certain creaminess to that intense oud of the opening. Clearly it is not an aroma to please the masses, nor minorities. It is really for a select group of people with a lot of experience in this world of aromas. To say it is challenging is an understatement. I see it more like the final boss.

• molletmod.73

  May 2, 2024

  

  Hardcore Oud/agar made by Mr. Malle/Ropion. Either you love it like the most put-your-socks-in-your-mouth thing in exclusive luxury perfumery, or you hate it with all your might because it is a snobbish shit that smells like a stable/dirty goat’s leg and you wouldn’t put it on yourself even if you were crazy or drunk. It seems now that the coolest, most snobbish rich people no longer like smelling like Bleu de Chanel, Dior Homme Parfum, some Parfums de Marly, or Creed Aventus original, but rather Indian oud with a little garnish of Turkish rose at the base. Snobbery and nonsense elevated to the nth power. Touch your balls, Josemari. The most expensive and fucked-up night of your life, buddy. Every atomisation of this is worth as much as a bonobus ticket in many cities in Spain. Animal-icos,…hahaha. If curiosity gets the better of you regarding the smell of this hardcore oud, there are some Arab perfumes from the new perfumery invasion of Dubai/UAE that emulate this The Night by FM quite well for around 40-50 quid. As an olfactory experience, it’s fucking cool. Smelling this attracts green flies.

• Hombre_Perfumado

  August 8, 2024

  

  If we were to talk about oud, we could talk about many fragrances with this note, but if we talk about The Night, we are not talking about an ordinary fragrance, we are talking about the oud fragrance, the hardest and wildest I have ever smelled, in my opinion the best, the incomparable, and number 1 reference. It is a super broad, faecal, animal, and medicinal oud that reminds one of a stable. A colossal and invasive opening of natural Indian oud wood, which grates and penetrates the olfactory system wildly with a push never seen, from start to finish, accompanied in the second line by a slight freshness and a saffron spice touch. The first minutes are the most ‘uncomfortable’ until the sweet and delicate appearance of the Turkish rose that lets itself be caressed gently before such beastly oud. The combination of both is a true marvel and this rose and oud combo will last until practically the end of the fragrance with an enveloping layer of amber in the dry down with slight resinous, incensed, and woody touches. Colossal performance, projects the biggest and most careful; I would not use this in summer.

• kikehdez16

  August 18, 2024

  

  When I started to get serious about niche perfumery, one of my goals was to be able to smell, one day, the mighty The Night. After years, I managed to get a decant thanks to an Italian shop that gives you decants of your preference when you buy any fragrance. Today, unfortunately, I can say it is not the wildest and most challenging oud that exists. But if you try Oud by Burgas, the rest is a game for children. Perhaps, after Burgas, it could be considered a heavy oud, although the opening of Rasasi’s Oudh Al Boruzz Indonesia seems even more animal to me. It is the classic rose-oud combo. It is not Oud Ispahan, which smells very much of rose. This one is a bit more challenging, but nothing impossible. It smells rich, elegant, and expensive, which cannot be denied. The quality of the ingredients is there. I consider it not worth the cost and that you could easily find an oud perfume with those touches for half the price. If you are one of those looking for challenging perfumes, better jump to Oud by Burgas and from there, go down. If you are looking for elegant perfumes with oud, better try Uncompromising Sohan, which, in addition to roses, brings spices, to make it less clogged. You can still try it and form your own opinion, but I consider that even Azman’s Risk is a bit more challenging.

• JordiPA

  September 25, 2024

  

  Finally, I can write the review of this icon of modern perfumery… And I’ll get straight to the point. The strongest opening I have found in perfumery… ‘Brutal’ is an understatement. Overwhelming and powerful… Oud and more oud of supreme quality. For me, a perfume that is not complicated at all, contrary to what many people say… If you are used to Indian ouds, this is some of the best you will find in the world. PD: the price is prohibitive… That is what happens when you make a perfume with this amount of first-quality oud. 10/10.

• maximo_santana

  March 5, 2025

  

  A pragmatic review: A perfume with an enormous amount of Indian oud. The first 10 minutes are so strong they remind me of Ajmal’s Danh Oudh (30ml) but with triple the quality. After these minutes, the rose blends with the oud, starting with a green rose and moving to a red one, not fruity, not powdery, it is unique. The amber accentuates the spicy tone and wraps both elements. It is a perfume that stays with you all day, leaving a unique trail in the air, but when smelled directly on the skin, the Indian oud remains. There is nothing like The Night, however, there are perfumes that smell similar in their archetype to give you an idea: Ajmal’s Danh Oud (only the opening oud), Dixit & Zak Oud Rosa is the most similar but its performance is 20% inferior to The Night, and Electimuss’s Octavian which has lots of frankincense and loses a bit of the oud point but the rose is similar. Romantic review: Do you remember the song by José Alfredo Jiménez? ‘I have no throne nor queen, nor anyone who understands me, but I remain the king’. The Night by F.M. sums up with that song. Let’s start with reality: 90% of the population in Latin America does not spend their time closing deals with high-level investors, a situation frequently mentioned by reviewers. No, sir. Life is sometimes walking, sometimes going to the market, sometimes to the shopping centre, sometimes with friends, sometimes at home, sometimes 10 hours in the office or in traffic. Is our environment a limitation? No. The reality is that it isn’t, and those of us who think there should be a more inclusive version must raise our voices, because I am sure there is someone with empathy behind the monitor. Based on real environments, having a perfume that fills you with happiness, makes you feel comfortable, and offers something different is a constant search. I want to smell good and feel happy without depending on my social or work activities. And it is from this search that one stumbles upon oud by accident, out of lust, fashion, or curiosity. Just as you start eating a spicy sweet and end up with habanero sauce, the journey with oud is fast and intense. I have probably smelled over 350 fragrances in the last four years, and for the past two years I have been searching for that unique, supreme-quality oud perfume with an oriental vibe that camouflages in the Western daily routine. I went through Areej Le Dore like Beauty & The Beast, Russian Oud, Ottoman Empire, Indian Oud. I went through the whole Xerjoff range, Octavian Electimuss, Boadicea, Ensar Oud, and more. The conclusion was always the same: the magic never reached the level I felt when atomising my 10ml decant of The Night, acquired from Lenez. There goes one with their insecurities to YouTube to find a reviewer to validate their hypothesis, because you feel weak to sustain that a controversial perfume due to its price is your true LoveOud. With a technical tie between promoters and detractors, YouTube only gave me more doubts, and at that moment I reinforced the key concept: as long as I like it and use it responsibly, that is enough. Lenez helped me get a 100ml bottle, and the investment has been worth it: extremely high-quality Indian oud, with a rose and amber of another level that gives an oriental vibe, quasi-defiant but smells very elegant in the air. I understand the reference by MyScentJourney regarding tamarind, but since those references downgrade the perfume. I could say, in other words, that that concept refers to the fact that in the middle phase the Indian oud gives the rose a smoky property and the spiciness of the rose fosters a balanced aroma between two distinct components, as happens with tamarind and spice. My friend Chamlati said an olfactory axiom of life: the more perfumes I smell, the higher I place The Night. And it is true, the more you compare it, the further it takes from its competitors. Yes, The Night is worth the cost. The Night is misunderstood, hated by some, undervalued by many, but it is and will remain the king. THE TRUE OUD-ROSE KING. As a curious fact, the direct performance of the bottle is far superior to that of the decant.

• Greenwich72

  March 20, 2025

  

  If I had to choose a great perfume from the classic Oud-Rose combo, I would choose ‘Dubhe Assoluto by Tiziana Terenzi’ long before The Night, despite the bottle costing €850 (though The Night exceeds €1,000); both seem outrageous for what they are. Not even if it were this Ensar Oud or Al Shareef Oudh.

• Bharara God

  April 4, 2025

  

  Final Boss Oud. One of those that kills you and revives you only to kill you again. You need an ally to your spirit and soul so your body doesn’t faint, perhaps a couple of Phoenix Down. If you survive the first 15 or 20 minutes, you’ve completed the challenge, like the Phoenix of Ilki. It becomes an elegant, lordly aroma, the scent of a million-dollar bundle. It is an olfactory experience; do not ask the world to understand you, love you, or applaud you.

• Carcanuelo

  July 26, 2025

  

  A fragrance that delivers what is demanded of a niche: quality, creativity, and exclusivity. The star is Indian oud, which at first is so animalistic that I wouldn’t recommend stepping out on the street during those first few minutes. Once these pass, the oud remains powerful but without that almost faecal trail of the opening. As it dries down, it becomes addictive, and a secondary rose, with a balsamic touch, gives it a magnificent polish. The rose isn’t as overwhelming or feminine as in Oud Satin Mood by Kurkdjian; don’t be alarmed, here it merely serves the master (the Oud) through the back door. An aroma on the edge of legality due to this animal addiction. While all oud has an animal component, in some it is elegant and luxurious, while in others, like this one, the animal aspect takes charge. It is sexually seductive, created for ruleless desire. No one will ask you to marry them, but almost everyone will desire you from the depths of their olfactory experience. It is The Night.

• Aziraphel

  September 25, 2025

  

  A brutal oud opening, a tremendous slap that leaves you breathless. Then, as it dries down, the rose emerges, identical to that in Portrait of a Lady. By half an hour, it smells just like that other masterpiece. No wonder, it’s Dominique Ropion, the ‘Copión’, who plagiarises himself for the same brand and others (Oud Aquilaria – Promise). The price, however, is absurd.