The Night
Frederic Malle2014
Side by side
The Night vs. Octavian
Is The Night better than Octavian?
The Night wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Shared notes
FrankincenseTurkish RoseIndian OudSaffron
oudamberrosewarm spicyfloralfresh spicy
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The essentials
What's different between The Night and Octavian?
| The Night | Octavian | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2014 | 2020 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Dominique Ropion | Christian Provenzano |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do The Night and Octavian smell?
The Night
Oud
Amber
Rose
Warm Spicy
Smoky
Floral
Balsamic
Fresh Spicy
Octavian
Oud
Rose
Amber
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Metallic
Soft Spicy
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do The Night and Octavian share?
Top
Turkish RoseSaffron
SaffronPink Pepper
Heart
Indian Oud
RosePersian Frankincense
Base
FrankincenseSandalwood
OudAmber
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
Saffron
SaffronPink Pepper
Woody Notes
Indian OudSandalwood
Oud
Floral Notes
Turkish Rose
Rose
Resinous Notes
Frankincense
Persian Frankincense
Where they fit
When and where do The Night and Octavian work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, The Night or Octavian?
| The Night | Octavian | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 10+ hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | enormous | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about The Night and Octavian?
This is not a polite evening fragrance. The combination of oud and frankincense can lean heavy in the first hour. Spray conservatively on skin, generously on paper.The Night
The rose here isn't delicate. It's powdered, almost dusty, and the oud doesn't apologize for being sour. Together they create something that reads as expensive without asking permission.Octavian
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