Eau de Parfum2018
Ambre Nuit
François DemachyThe nose · 238 fragrances · also made Dior Homme Original (2021)Portrait →

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Dior  ·  Sold as unisex

Ambre Nuit

The soft glow of candlelight in an intimate room where rose petals and ambergris mingle, creating a sense of luxury and calm.

4.373,014 ratingsA community favourite
Scent fingerprintAll 8 accords ↓
rosecitrussoft spicywoodyfloralfresh spicy
Ambre NuitPremium · $100–250
48%Similar accords, often for lessAmeline Eau de Parfum · PhlurMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares bergamot, pink pepper and patchouli8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityLong lasting50% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak7%
Weak8%
Moderate36%
Long lasting41%
Eternal9%
SillageModerate34% say strong or enormous
Intimate15%
Moderate51%
Strong23%
Enormous11%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

Main Accords

When to Wear

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Who Wears It

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Masculine26%
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Unisex57%
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Feminine17%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Ambre Nuit by Dior, launched in 2018 and crafted by François Demachy, is an Oriental fragrance that balances the warmth of amber with the delicate complexity of rose and powdery notes. The top notes of bergamot and grapefruit introduce a freshness that contrasts beautifully with the rich heart of damask rose and pink pepper. As the scent settles into its base of ambergris, guaiac wood, cedar, and patchouli, it transforms into an enveloping warmth reminiscent of a cozy evening by the fire.

How to wear it

Apply Ambre Nuit with two sprays — the top notes are fleeting but bright, while the base notes linger for hours. This fragrance is best enjoyed close to skin, where its powdery warmth reads most clearly.

Fig. 01 — Ambre Nuit, Dior

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François Demachy portrait
03 · The nose

François Demachy

Dior's guardian of dreams

François Demachy is the in-house perfumer-creator at Christian Dior, a title that places him among the most influential noses in the world. Born in Cannes and raised in Grasse — the historic capital of perfumery — he carries the craft in his blood.

“Early on, I memorised a whole host of notes without even realising it. I could recognise moss and flowers. My nose educated itself.”

François Demachy · GRAZIA, April 2020
238fragrances
1949born
Frenchnationality

The Ambre Nuit line

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Designer Dior

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Adds green, yellow floral and sweet; shares bergamot.

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06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

4.37/ 5 · 3,014 ratings

A community favourite: loved by 59%, disliked or hated by 7%.

Love59%
Like28%
OK6%
Dislike6%
Hate1%
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