Ambre Nuit

I’m going to have to chime in here with my penny’s-worth of opinion on the “reformulation’” of Dior Ambre Nuit and before everyone starts shouting at me, I’m going to post this on both listings for Ambre Nuit, as my review relates to both, so forgive me! First off........ this absolutely stunning work of art has been my signature Autumn-Winter fragrance since I first discovered it back in 2012 and if I’m perfectly honest, I’ll often wear it on and off in spring and summer too, just because I can’t get enough of it and miss it like mad when I don’t wear it for a while! Beautiful warm, honeyed ambergris accompanied by rose blended with delicate pink pepper and muted citruses........ it’s just so bloody amazing! Sensual, sumptuous and enveloping, it’s no wonder that Ambre Nuit is held in such high esteem within our community and clearly, it sells well enough for Dior for them to keep it within the Privee/Maison Dior line since 2009, while many of its contemporaries have been discontinued. I’ve always stood back in wonder and watched while the Creed crowd work themselves into a frenzy over Aventus individual batch codes and which code and year is the best and worst, which is fine if that floats your boat and good luck to you but I’ll steer well clear of all that malarkey thanks. But....... that being said, I do think that, whilst not necessarily individual batch codes but more the year the batches are produced or rather the year that the natural elements in the higher-end fragrances are harvested and the environmental conditions they were grown in, have a huge bearing on the finished fragrance. Not unlike wine, where the grape harvest quality can vary greatly depending on the weather and soil conditions, the same applies to most naturally grown ingredients, so let’s not lose sight of that fact when we’re discussing the “reformulation” conundrum. As I’ve been informed, Dior produce/grow the majority of their own natural components for their Dior Privèe/Maison Christian Dior line, one would assume that they have very tight quality control over these elements, so that shouldn’t be a factor but nonetheless, it must be a variable. In my many experiences of Ambre Nuit production from the 4 different bottles that I own, with production dates from 3 different years; 2012, two from 2016 and 2019, I can say categorically that yes, yes indeed there is a big difference between 2019 and the other ‘vintages’, primarily in the longevity but also in the projection to a lesser degree. The question is though ...... is that because the older versions have ‘steeped’ in the bottles over the years, enhancing the efficacy of the components or is it because of replacement or reformulation of ingredients, EU and/or IFRA regulations or something else? We may never know the answer to this question but like the review from @darKSaga below, I have had conversations with the fantastic sales associates & regional managers for Dior at Selfridges & Harrods here in London and Dior boutiques in Paris but ultimately, no sales associate working for a brand like Dior or most others come to that, would tell you even if it were reformulated because if you’re an existing user of the fragrance in question, they run the risk of you not buying it again and if the fragrance is new to you, that information is irrelevant anyway. Also, bear in mind that the sales staff wouldn’t necessarily be told themselves by the regional managers or head office, so they may not necessarily be aware if that were the case and so their default position, should the question be asked is ..... ‘no, there’s been no reformulation as far as I’m aware.’ All of my rambling aside though and in my own very personal opinion, Ambre Nuit (pre 2018) is an absolute stunning fragrance and deserves to be on its pedestal; sensual, comforting & warm whilst oozing class, elegance and sophistication. If I was forced to only own three fragrances for the rest of my life, this would be one of them without question. The post 2018 version less so unfortunately as the 250ml bottle I have is distinctly weaker in longevity, projection and sillage & whilst it retains the obvious Ambre Nuit DNA, it is somewhat lacking for me in comparison I’m afraid but I still wear it on occasion regardless.

Ambre Nuit is a scent that I've heard talked about for a couple of years now. I watched Youtube and it's on every guy's Winter/Fall niche list. I finally got on Dior's website and was browsing their "higher priced" stuff such as Oud Ispahan, Ambre Nuit, etc. Almost every Dior I own is a designer release so I decided to purchase one of these and I decided on Ambre Nuit. The reason for this is because I like amber scents. I was a little concerned after purchasing this because IMMEDIATELY after I got the confirmation email I was checking to see what this smelled like. I read the words "La Nuit De L'Homme" and I about fell out of my chair. The panic set in and I was like, "Aw sh*t! I already own this scent. Why?!" I got the package in the mail and nervously opened it up. I sprayed it on my hand for the test (because I live dangerously and blind buy stuff that I shouldn't). I'm wearing it as my SOTD and I got this near the beginning of last year. Here's what I think about it. The Smell: Don't expect mind-blowing changes on this one. Very linear. I never would have pegged this to be two notes (according to the note breakdown on this site). For the record, I barely get the rose in this. This is a straight up Amber bomb. The amber does come off kind of powdery which can happen. It is super strong. I put on 3 sprays (overkill by the way) and my room has been taken over by this scent. No complaints here. I've worn it to work multiple times (which is crazy) and I was noticed quickly. I did not even make it down the hall from the time clock when I hear, "What is that? Smells really good." The girl smelled me and was like, "I knew it was you." For those who compared it to LNDL - nope. I don't see it at all. 8/10 Projection: It's strong. You'll get noticed 10/10 Price: $100 for 40 mL ($2.50 per mL), $250 for 125 mL ($2 per mL, which is what I have). I would say that's not bad honestly. This is also great quality and I think you get what you pay for in this scent. 8/10 Versatility: It's been cold lately. This stuff is MADE for cold weather, I swear. You could definitely wear it in the Fall as well. It'd definitely be a good date scent as well. Wearing it in the heat is (to quote Monty Python) "Right out!" I've worn it to the gym and it became cloying really fast. Depending on where you work, I would also be cautious about wearing it on the job. I got lucky on the blind buy. Again. I'm pushing my luck because I know, eventually, I'm going to get burned. I like the scent and was glad (plus fortunate) that it works so well on my skin. I do recommend trying it out for yourself. Dior, from what I have been told, has some winners in this line and, apparently, this is one of them. Get a sample and let me know about your experience.

Ambre Nuit (2 ml. Decants from friend, thank you) This is definitely on my buy list. This is Honeyed Amber with Rose I am looking for. Warm-sweet amber with minimal mineral undetone. A hint of spicy from Ambre itself (spicy Safforn like) Rose centric in the middle. If there is mildly incense note this would be freaky amzing. 11/10 must buy.. ===== Update on February 26, 2024 Full wear experience As I use further, I doubt this scent a bit. It's wired because, this doesn't scream "Amber" for me. I full wear this a few time, and I notice the amount quality of Cedarwood note. I enjoy this personally but then there was certain Amber experience. But it is really dry amber experience. Their was a tone of smokiness / Birch tar quality. I think this is from certain aspect of Guaiac wood. What I doubt in scent, sort of unknow note in is the tingle accent in this one. It is sperate from the woodiness that lay down in here. I doubt it was Patchouli(?), but I am not so sure in this is very dry like dry leaf. I still enjoy the scent, I wish I can wear this a bit more often. This is the dry amber experience without much of Sweetness you can wear often. Score 9/10 Projection : Moderate Soft with Double spray Longevity : 6-7 hours Classification : Unisex, but sexier on a man Summary : Dry Amber with Rose Expereince ===== Ambre Nuit (Final review) Lite woody amber with beautiful rose. Open with spicy top before balmy amber build up. Balmy with underlying mineral ambergris (ambroxan), Cedre - Dry Patchouli. Only bad thing is the quality of balmy amber is dry down slight fast. It is transit to cadre and dry patchouli slight too soon (around 2-3 post wear). However, the dry down of scent still clean in woody manner, with soft rose ambient. I will keep this, it wear beautifully. I believe Ambre Nuit still carried on the similar note to previous Amber Nuit. Also, if there is Rose-Oud without "Amber Oud" note, this could be it. Top : Bergamot, Grapefruit Middle : Damask Rose, Pink Pepper Base : Ambregris, Cedre, Guaiac Wood & Patchouli 10/10 ===== (August 28, 2024) New wolrd amber fragrance Lite ambroxan amber with little support of Gaical and Ambrocenide, it is mineralic. Floral sweetness twine in this ambroxan amber. Later on clean powdery feel by woody material. Versitle fragrance with great well-round propose, leans more masculine in my opinion but depending on your skin chemistry. Not so outstanding from the crown but certain group of people with drawn to this profile, due to its warmth and generally supportive, positive and calm. Maybe, a nice smile must be included. 🙂 8/10 generally good one.

Ambre Nuit is one of the lightest of the Dior private line gourmands. Amber is the main ingredient, and is complemented with the same watery freshness Demachy uses in Gris Dior, so perhaps patchouli is a hidden note here. The result is an airy, powdery combination of honey, amber and rose and this is not my go-to scent profile, I find this very pleasing and inoffensive, and I can imagine many others sharing my opinion. Demachy's creations for Dior's private line are almost all perfectly unisex, and this is no exception. As this fragrance can be worn and appreciated by men and women, it becomes much more appealing. For someone who loves Grand Soir but struggles to find an occasion to wear it, Ambre Nuit is the perfect replacement, providing significantly better versatility and subtlety which even makes it valid for everyday use, at least in cooler climates. Take the word 'replacement' with a grain of salt however - I consider both fragrances as masterpieces worth owning, but this one lets me scratch that amber itch without being a complete attention grabber. As I mentioned before, this fragrance is subtle in scent profile, but also in projection. Longevity is satisfactory, lasting for at least 6-8 hours, albeit with a more intimate range - something that can be overlooked given the vibe it creates. Ambre Nuit would be the fragrance equivalent of 'stealth wealth', timeless and classy. This lacks the popularity it deserves, likely due to the fact that it's not surrounded by hype like newer, trendier releases, however, I think that is the essence of private line perfumery, and it makes discovering and falling for this fragrance all the more rewarding. Smell: 8.5/10 Performance: 6.5/10 Presentation: 8/10 Value: 5.5/10 Overall: 8/10

Opulent. Elegant. Classy. Fresh sensual rose on top of a warm sweet amber, smooth powdery musk, cedar wood and a hint of vanilla rolled into a wonderful concoction of class and sucess. A romantic, gentle and unique masterpiece that is extremely well blended for incredible smoothness and quality. Natural ingredients result in an aroma that smells natural and that is not synthetic or sharp. Great autumn fragrance that is good for date nights or special occasions as this is a really beautiful scent profile that is memorable. Romantic and seductive spring/autumn focused scent DNA that can still be worn all year round. Very well constructed fragrance that is the result of extremely clever, skill-full perfumery creating a simple yet addictive fragrance. Classic French perfumery with a modern twist. Ambery, rosy fragrance with a woody facet; sweet yet quite fresh. Performance is good but not amazing however it is enough and still enough for most days or nights out 8 hours on skin 12 hours on clothes 2ft projection Silage lingers in the air well without being annoying Projection of this fragrance is prominent but not too loud which makes it a more pleasant fragrance as it is gentle on your nose and does not cause fatigue and is not offensive; this makes it more elegant and smooth. If you want a unique, high quality masterpiece that is great for date nights and can be worn in most weather this is a great one to add to your collection. One of the best out there 9.5/10