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Opening :-
Candied black cherries up top, like opening a pack of cherry Jolly Ranchers. Bright citruses like lemon and bergamot add sparkle, while vanilla from the base starts peeking early, boosting the sweetness even more.

Mid :-
Heliotrope takes the spotlight, bringing that almond-powder vibe Mancera does so well (think Aoud Lemon Mint). Orris root and iris add a soft, dusty quality. Jasmine is subtle but adds a gentle floral lift to the heart.

Dry Down :-
The fruity opening and almond-powder mid rest beautifully on a base of soft musk and vanilla. The musks used here are skin-hugging and creamy, not screechy. Very cozy, very wearable… but a bit too pretty for my personal style.

Real-Life Test :-
Asked a couple of my guy friends to try this on. None of them are into fragrances. Their verdict?
“It’s nice... but kinda girly.”

Final Thoughts :-
There are thousands of perfumes released every year. Just because this didn’t vibe with me doesn’t mean it won’t become your signature scent.
It’s sweet, sensual, and honestly a great cherry-forward option for those dipping their toes into niche. For the price, a solid beginner pick.

Opening & Mid :
With the first spray, you’re greeted with this citrusy and slightly salted rose! The bright freshness of bergamot and grapefruit provides a sensual lift without overpowering the composition. The rose takes center stage, supported with delicate pink pepper which is a delight to our senses.

The salty nuance in the opening is an effect of the ambergris note that lingers in the base. Overall, the transition of notes is seamless- each note harmozine together to provide a sensual olfactory experience.

Base :
As we transition from a light airy top into a dry down, the citrusy aspect is short-lived and rose takes the center stage. Every other note seems to agree on how well the rose is done in the perfume.

The base is enriched with warm, slightly marine ambergris, adding a soft Animalic depth. Animalic aspects when blended masterfully make the fragrance more human, intimate, and alluring- and here, it's executed to perfection, a testament to masterful French perfumery.

This warm, skin-like ambergris is complemented by smooth guaiac wood and crisp cedarwood, with a hint of patchouli’s earthy darkness, adding depth and longevity. The raw materials are of exceptional quality, and their balance is a testament to Demachy’s expertise

Conclusion :
Amber Nuit is an absolute treat to wear. It’s versatile for almost any setting, oozing undeniable sensuality that does not scream for attention. I his scent feels like the olfactory signature of someone well-read, effortlessly sophisticated, and quietly confident.
A masterpiece that is here to stay.

Story – A Night in Nashville
It was a cold, dark, boozy evening in Nashville TN. I rocked a velvety Maroon sweater, with white baggy jeans, crisp white Nike’s, a light cream snapback hat, and about 10 sprays of grand soir. The scent mixed with Whisky and Neon-Lit air as I stood in the front row of a famous Honky Tonk, headbanging to the electrifying riff of “Free Bird”, played by the lead guitarist of a band featured in the 2024 rolling stone magazine

Around me, my friends and a bunch of white girls, dressed in cowboy boots and hats, screamed and yelled the lyrics at the top of the top of their lungs, their energy infectious. Twenty shots in, I swayed, headbanged, and laughed with them until the final notes of the song faded out. Then came my first compliment from my American friend "Damn you smell so good" and more followed by strangers I hugged. One of my most unforgettable nights.

Fragrance Breakdown

Opening: From the very first instance, you’re greeted with the sticky ambery warmth of Ciste Labdanum. It's rich and slightly animalic. The warmth is beautifully elevated by the Cinnamon tree note which is spicy, woody, clove-like, and with a subtle gourmand edge. Meanwhile fleeting lavender adds slightly floral and Fougere-like cleanliness to the opening composition.

Mid & Base: The opening is short-lived and as we transition into the dry down we experience the famous Vanilla-Amber accord- a signature mastered by Francis Kurkdjian that has inspired a series of successful scents at the beginning of the century. The sweet aromatic vanillin blends beautifully with warm Labdanum, supported by soft, sweet tobacco almond-like richness tonka bean. Benzoin enhances the composition with its resinous, and sweet qualities. The main stars of the show are flagship ingredients Cistus Labdanum and Vanillin which dominate the majority of fragrance, radiating an inviting, sophisticated aura.

Conclusion: Despite its simplicity, Grand Soir has become a reference to how an Imaginary ambery note should smell like. The warmth radiated by the fragrance is very much appreciated in cold climates and is a classic testament to French perfumery, but I think is versatile enough for most situations except hot summers. I would associate someone who wears Grand Soir as sophisticated and well put together. Overall, this is a good scent to try for those who want to experience the Amber genre of fragrances.

Extras : Grand Soir can be used as a similar function as D & G The one and layers extremely well with Xerjoff Naxos.

Opening: With the first spray, you are greeted by a warm, spicy, dark, earthy, sweet, fruity, and slightly boozy aroma—extremely mysterious and complex. The fruity green apple notes mix with spicy, woody, and earthy nutmeg in a beautiful juxtaposition while throughout being supported with bitter-sweet, earthy, leathery saffron and dark-patchouli boozy-vanilla from the base. The opening gives you an impression of walking in a dark alley where in a pitch-black corner something is calling you, your instincts scream not to go there, but you let your curiosity win and go there anyway! It's mysterious

Mid: The opening phase lasts a good 20 minutes and as we transition into the dry down, the play of dark, bitter-sweet qualities continues where the tobacco-like and almond-like qualities of Tonka, woody leather-like qualities of osmanthus, the sharp bitterness from Davana and slightly floral woody rose come together to continue making it a very intriguing experience!. Oh! there is sweet but bitter, there is darkness, but has rosy romantic qualities!? Wait what's happening?

Base: As we transition into the dry-down we get to meet the main stars who supported all the complexities and drama presented in the opening and the mid. The patchouli here is dark and earthy without being dirty, it's sweet and has a woody edge to it. This darkness is complemented by raw vanilla pod-like qualities, exuding a dark, boozy, and acrid sharpness, while Opoponax adds warmth and spiciness to the overall scent

Conclusion: This is a very complex, dark, mysterious scent where the raw materials are wonderfully chosen and balanced, a true testament to niche perfumery and the skill of the perfumer. If PDM Layton is Superman, Carlisle is truly its polar opposite, it's Batman. Unfortunately, not everyone is meant to be Batman, with my personality I fit into more Superman, spiderman, and Deadpool qualities hence prefer less mysterious and more playful scents like Layton over Carlise. I enjoy a lot of Quentin Bisch's perfumes but prefer the playful masterpieces he has created. Overall, this is a positive attention grabber that deserves the hype it gets and the user needs to be vary of its power since it gets cloying if over-sprayed in hot conditions. A 10/10 for those who prefer to be Batman.

Story: Behind my grandmother's place wild fig trees grew abundantly. The extremely ripe fruits would fall on the road and just rot, releasing the sweet aroma in the air. The whistling breeze would pick up the scent and add flavor to the quiet beauty of sunsets while children played in the background - a testament to those quiet carefree childhoods.

During festive seasons, Mom would ask me to make sandalwood paste by gently grinding the sandalwood log in a circular motion on a higher-density sandalwood base plate. The scent of Mysore sandalwood is so aromatic that it would fill up the whole house as soon as the storage was opened. There is a reason why this is one of the most expensive, smuggled, most sought-after materials in the world

Initial sprays you are greeted with these incredibly dominant, sweet, and fruity fig notes, accompanied by the warmth and spice from cardamom, and the sweet and herbal qualities of black tea. These beautiful ingredients rest on a creamy woody sandalwood backbone making the opening into a fruity-woody olfactory experience- the one that diverges from the typical citrus-based openings in the market.

The fig experience is reminiscent of Diptyque Phyilosys and the black tea notes are of the highest qualities similar to LV imagination. This opening is complex, with the notes come together as a beautiful juxtaposition.

Mid: As we slowly transition into the mid phases (around 20 minutes), the fruity fig notes subtly fade into the background. The Black tea notes seamlessly blend with subtle, powdery Iris and woody vetiver. The Iris here is very subtle and does not lean into the lipstick-like quality.

Base: In the dry down, the scent is left with the sweet, lactonic, and woody qualities of Indian Sandalwood beautifully supported with sweet almond-like Tonka Beans and dryness from cedar wood. The woody base is present throughout the life of the perfume and can be considered a truly woody fragrance.

Conclusion: The fragrances that are easy to wear but complex are signs of great perfumery. Here the perfumer has masterfully blended an eloquent fragrance without being pushy. The choice of ingredients and composition is a testament to the skills of the perfumer.

This perfume is best appreciated in high-heat situations, is great for lounging around, in office settings where only people closest to you will pick up the scent. This is an undeniably signature scent-worthy.

This fragrance is perfect for the discerning intellectual, exuding a subtle allure and quiet confidence. It doesn’t shout for attention but speaks volumes through its understated sophistication

Bonus: The extrait version of this is the darker, deeper, and denser take of the original with lots of Patchouli. The EDP version can be layered over the extrait version and they blend in beautifully.