The Night
Frédéric Malle's The Night Eau de Parfum, composed by perfumer Dominique Ropion and released in 2014, is an oud-led fragrance with a warm, resinous heart. Its character is rich, spicy and faintly smoky. The oud is interpreted boldly, drawing on its long-standing place in Middle Eastern perfumery for depth and mystery.
The composition is meant to evoke the transition into evening, when the day's outline softens. Saffron gives the opening a glowing warmth, while incense and sandalwood settle into the drydown with a quiet, smoky richness. Rose and floral facets sit at a moderate level, softening the spice rather than dominating it.
Wear it on a night out, to dinner or to a formal occasion, where its presence is meant to be felt. It tends to project strongly and generally lasts very well through a long evening, so a light hand is advisable. Though it leans toward night, it is unisex and suits casual and professional settings across every season.
Presented as an eau de parfum in a 50ml bottle from Frédéric Malle.
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The Composition
The Night Eau de Parfum 50ml by Frédéric Malle is structured with layered accords that give the composition both clarity and controlled depth. The structure feels deliberate rather than excessive, moving with balance from its initial impression into a more grounded and composed core.
The opening is defined by Saffron , delivering brightness and immediate lift while establishing the tonal direction of the fragrance.
The base settles into Amber, Incense, Sandalwood , providing cohesion and depth to the drydown while maintaining continuity with the freshness established in the opening.
Shaped with clarity and structural precision from first impression through to drydown.
SELECTED FOR THE BOUTIQUE
This composition earns its place in the Boutique through its structure, clarity, and assured identity, reflecting Frédéric Malle at a level that stands apart from the ordinary. Defined by oud tones, it develops with measured progression and composure rather than excess. It wears with very long lasting longevity and enormous projection while maintaining balance and control. Introduced in 2014 , it is presented as Eau de Parfum.
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