The Night
“The Night by Frederic Malle is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
Respected, if divisive — a oud, amber composition with a rose undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear — and genuinely unisex.
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Launched in 2014 by Frederic Malle and crafted by Dominique Ropion, The Night is an Oriental Woody fragrance that invites you into a world of rich contrasts. At its core lies the deep warmth of Indian Oud and Amber, which create a smoky, balsamic base that feels both intimate and enveloping. Above this, Turkish Rose and saffron add unexpected layers of floral sweetness and spice, making for a composition that is as complex as it is captivating.
Composition & Character
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How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply The Night in light sprays — the Indian Oud and Amber base notes emerge slowly over time, so a lighter application allows you to experience its evolving character. It's best suited for evenings or cooler weather when its smoky warmth can truly shine.
Dominique Ropion
Founding perfumer · 344 fragrances · French
Dominique Ropion is a daring perfectionist, a true inventor. The risks he takes are invariably accompanied by a relentless pursuit of exact olfactory balance and flawless composition. His perfumes are like great architectural feats: in the same way that a bridge, whose seemingly miraculous suspension of weight is in fact a harnessing of counteracting forces, Dominique often balances excessive doses of powerful ingredients with meticulously-measured, subtler accords, until the composition holds up on its own. A good perfume, he likes to say, must always appear obvious.
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The story behind the bottle.
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives, blending the warm spice of saffron with the subtle richness of Oud.
Fig. 01 — The Night, Frederic Malle
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