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The One Luminous Night 2021

8.6 / 10 280 Ratings
A popular perfume by Dolce & Gabbana for men, released in 2021. The scent is oriental-sweet. The longevity is above-average. It was last marketed by Shiseido Group / Beauté Prestige International.
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Main accords

Oriental
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Fruity

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
BasilBasil BergamotBergamot Black pepperBlack pepper
Heart Notes Heart Notes
DateDate GeraniumGeranium SageSage
Base Notes Base Notes
AmberAmber FrankincenseFrankincense SandalwoodSandalwood

Perfumer

Ratings
Scent
8.6280 Ratings
Longevity
8.2252 Ratings
Sillage
8.0252 Ratings
Bottle
8.6247 Ratings
Value for money
7.6227 Ratings
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Reviews

18 in-depth fragrance descriptions
Massina

1 Review
Massina
Massina
Helpful Review 2  
Sweetness utopia
Let me start this review by listing the three "-est" of this fragrance:
This is the nicest looking bottle from my collection.
This is the longest lasting fragrance from my collection.
This is the sweetest smelling fragrance from my collection.

Now about the longevity, here are the facts. I sprayed this three times, two on my neck, one on my wrist, at 7 am. Notwithstanding the 1 degree celsius outside temperature, at 8 pm tonight this could still be smelled on me and I don't mean sticking my nose to my skin. By moving while seated, I could catch whiffs of it and when closing in my nose 10 cm away from my wrist, I could sense it still radiating off my skin. Impressive.

Regarding the smell, the opening is certainly not something to die for, but it is not nose turning either. The drydown is what this fragrance is all about. I personally cannot detect a resemblance to "The one" DNA, which can be undoubtedly sensed in the The One Royal Night. This does have similarities to The One Royal Night but in which regards the oriental elements found in that one, not in the dna that one shares with The One EDP.
Without knowing what I was smelling, I would have guessed that this is one of the Stronger With You flankers as it has the same overwhelming sweetness. Not SWY Only though, that's the one I own precisely because of the toned down sweetness. I would say from this point that the comparisons with SWY Oud are fair.

The closest thing I can compare it to from my collection is Code Absolu. Occasion wise I would say they are a complete match. Performance wise, this one makes Code Absolu feel like a summer cologne. Smell wise, this is even sweeter than that which was already the sweetest thing from my collection and which I thought was the most amount of sweetness I could tolerate. I still prefer the sweetness in Code Absolu because of the suede note which balances it out. It took me about a month to get acquainted with that sweetness in Code Absolu and to feel comfortable wearing it. Maybe in time I will become acquainted with this sweetness too, but for now I believe those 100 ml of The One Luminous Night will last me for about a decade. Two sprays, considering the performance and amount of sweetness, would be my recommended dose for this drug.
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Razvanyke

215 Reviews
Razvanyke
Razvanyke
2  
Better than expected
Of course, due to the fact that it´s almost mission impossible to find a bottle, a broader range of experiences is not possible.

I got my hands on this awesome scent twice already and I was twice very impressed by how this smells and evolves. The backbone is of course Side Effect from Initio, with the sweet - oriental character, slightly feminine (Initio).

This D&G has a very weird story, because Shiseido came up with it during their license and it was exclusive to the oriental market, then to duty-frees and then so exclusive that it was nowehere to be found.

In all honesty, it does smell special, you are embraced by the awesome frankincense and amber, but I do not see the point to get too crazy in finding a bottle, nor paying 200€ + to some greed sellers on eBay or so.

All in all, a very good scent from D&G, if not even the best so far .. but let´s see if the new beauty division from Milan will continue it, improve it or just discontinue it.
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Loubacca64

72 Reviews
Loubacca64
Loubacca64
3  
Arabian nights....
This fragrance is easy on the eyes & has a full body. She talks nice & sticks around to figure out how well you work together. She is genuine & doesn't put on like all the others. U find her best around night time, in the air is basil with a sweet hint of dates, some sort of fruity sweetness that goes so well with the humidity.
This one is special & something you have to keep sacred. Not everyone knows about her & they will want to know as soon as they meet her. Just by catching a whiff of her perfume youre ready to risk it all. Be careful fellas, she'll change ya way of thinking & keep her around for the right moment to explore with.....
This is one bad bitch!
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Shemsmeller

218 Reviews
Shemsmeller
Shemsmeller
1  
Middle east in bottle
discovered this year through a sample, I already had the one royal night and mysterious night.

what a great discovery, finally I find a nugget among the hundred samples tested this year.

it is a sweet and smoky oriental, I have not found an equivalent in my collection nor can I remember a perfume that looks like it, maybe the atlas garden ysl but in a more masculine version.

bewitching and warming, we are clearly on a perfume applied in winter or at the end of autumn. in terms of price it is not excessive and difficult to find a must have
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Leimbacher

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Leimbacher
Very helpful Review 25  
Date in a Candy Coating
The original and defining “The One” accord is, for me, one of the most beautiful and addictive in the men’s mainstream of the last 20 years. With its Arab-inspired exclusive editions, D&G continually gives its absolute bestseller (especially in the youthful sector) new, costly coats and facets. All of them are worth it. “Luminous Night” is the latest flanker that is currently sweetening Dubai and its surroundings for me. And it reaches a whole new level with a penetratingly noble date sugar.

Sweet men’s fragrances, particularly prejudiced towards the Arab clientele, are not hard to find. And “The One - Luminous Night” is undoubtedly one of the sweetest scents I have ever encountered. But it stands out due to an unusual and crystal-clear date texture that is hardly found elsewhere, coming across as really fine and special. That makes the difference. Minimal “Layton,” a lot of “The One,” very much Orient, and the most independence. One-dimensional and yet sensational. If you’re into extreme sweetness with a special kick. A mild mint tea (including a basil leaf!) in a more exquisite shisha bar under the starry sky of Dubai. Radiantly beautiful, dazzlingly attractive, interestingly mysterious. Except for perhaps Lutens’ “Arabie,” there’s nothing even remotely comparable. Please, not just Bedouins, indulge here!

Bottle: blue, noble, oriental, stunning
Sillage: subtle is different
Longevity: 8 hours to double digits

Conclusion: unbelievably sweet and yet unbelievably noble - the extraordinary date over the darkened “The One” DNA makes the difference and already for me a classic infused with Arab essence!
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6
The sweet dates with the smokiness of the incense is a winner. The amber on the dry down is a perfect ending to this story.
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5
One of the best fragrances I've ever smelled. Reminds me of a much creamier version of Side Effect. Great performance.
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5
Addictive gourmand with a very classy oriental note, I still try to figure if I smelled it before. Very special for memorable occasions!
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3
can definitely be seen as an oriental version of side effect. in the drydown more unique with dry dates
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3
After a pretty unique opening, this dries down to initio side effect lol. Slightly medicinal, “rubbery” with a syrupy sweetness.
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3 years ago
3
Sage together with bergamot? Pepper and dates? Smoke and creamy sandalwood? Crazy. Smells like sweet greens and citrus smoke.
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2 years ago
2
This reminds me slightly of Amouage Journey in the opening
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1
Behaves much like Carlisle w/ different notes. Sweet and spicy oriental, no performance issues make it D&G's best!
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1
Amazing fragrance, its this discontinuated?
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1
The way better side effect. Way more interesting, unique, amazing. Really sad that it got discontinued.
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