Dead of Night

Strangelove NYCview all

“A warmth that lingers long after you've left. For the nights worth dressing up for.”

What it smells like

amber powdery white floral ozonic spicy

The story

Dead of Night is a bold, complex oud fragrance that opens with a powerful, animalic burst of real Borneo oud, accented by bergamot, violet leaf, and a faintly sour, fermented musk. The initial impact is intense and pungent, with a strong

Fragrance Notes

Top

First impression
0-30 min

bergamot violet leaf

Heart

Character
30 min - 4 hrs

jasmine rose tuberose

Base

Foundation
4+ hours

oud amber vanilla incense musk sandalwood

What We Love

A masterfully balanced, luxurious blend of natural oud, rose, jasmine, and tuberose that delivers a deep, opulent floral-oud experience
The fragrance evolves with subtle, nuanced shifts, offering a rich, dynamic development that feels deeply personal and intimate
Warm, creamy drydown featuring sandalwood, vanilla, amber, and incense provides refinement and depth, transforming the animalic oud into a sensuous, elegant base

Worth Knowing

A significant portion of wearers find it faint or non-existent by midday, suggesting weak longevity despite high pricings
The initial animalic and funk-driven notes may be overwhelming or unpleasant to those unfamiliar with or sensitive to natural oud
Despite being often praised for quality, many users consider it severely overpriced given the availability of comparable alternatives