Dark is Night

I lean toward femme frags, but I do like complexity. For example, Nishane Ani was too masculine for me. If you review my collection, you'll see I own other complex vanillas like Diptique's Eau Duelle, Guerlain SDV, Guerlain Angelique Noire, M. Micallef's Note Vanillee, etc. I love interesting vanillas, but they do need to skew feminine on my skin. Opening: Dark is Night gives me the same feeling of luxury vanilla as some of the above scents, a lot of sweetness and a touch of powder, but a general sense of boozy, warm, Mexican/cooking vanilla. The patch here is a light touch (frankly, I don't smell it), and if someone told me this, instead, contained angelique or another floral in that vein, I wouldn't be surprised. It's missing some notes--there is more here than what's listed. I also get a bit of green quality, and I love that here. Heart: In dry down some powder appears--like a sweettarts vibe and I'm losing some of the initial booziness, so that's disappointing. It's also leaning into the secondary floral note (reminds me of angelique) a bit more. Close: After a few hours, I'm stuck with the sugary and Sweettarts vibe and all vanilla is gone. What a shame. This was really only admirable for about 30 minutes on my skin. Verdict: I wish the boozy vanilla opening stuck around. I'm testing in warm, Texas weather.

I can across the HR house after weeks of research in search of a perfect unisex perfume. Dark is Night is by far my favorite from the collection. Initial spray is very heavy patchouli, this seems to be a common theme with several HR fragrances. They open very green. Dark is Night gets rounded out with the vanilla note and it turns into a dark fantasy—an alluring, mystical experience without being too gourmand, too incense...too anything. This is a unique perfume to my nose, with only 2 detectable notes. A beautiful, simple perfume that complexes itself by nature. Beautiful, yummy, sophisticated vanilla. I hate overly gourmand, sweet, amateur vanilla’s/ambers. My mom hates patchouli but she didn’t mind this... which is saying a lot. Signature scent worthy, I’m thinking of purchasing full size but I still wish to venture out into more femme fatale, unisex, mysterious scents—but this is up there. Unpopular opinion but not just a night time, date night fragrance... this requires attitude and confidence. Not a girl next door, plain Jane parfum. TMI—this fragrance almost arouses me, perfectly unisex but I dare say more male, still... just a slight touch of femininity that carries seduction for the male gaze. I love this a lot actually.

This is an earthy, moody, syrupy scent with an addicting quality to it. You can't be patchouli-shy with this fragrance, but if you don't mind it, the patchouli in this is excellent. Fragrantica doesn't list some notes, including green grass, vetiver, and freesia. At first, I felt the combination of everything smelled vaguely like a "church perfume"--think incensey, waxy, cherry undertone, in a gothic way. And now that I've sat with it, it's really risen in my list of favorites. There is something about it that makes me want to smell it all the time. It's cozy and comforting, but has an edge to it--one or the combo of some of the "plant" notes smells almost minty at times. I don't get anything powdery about it, and I don't think it's limited to night time, but I definitely reach for it more on cooler days or with darker colored outfits :)

Another beautiful perfume by Henry Rose! DARK IS NIGHT is a sensual (think silky) vanilla-patchouli perfume leaning more vanillic. Other notes that are not listed here in fragrantica are as follows: Top- Green grass Mid- vetiver, freesia Bottom- patchouli & vanilla Don’t really get green grass in the opening, but I do get the velvety freesia and the vetiver gives it this kind of dryness! Overall the perfume is very approachable, soft and sensual. Think casual yet cozy fall date nights. I don’t see wearing this for formal occasions or fancy nights out... more cozy, comfy, cuddling-by-a-fire with a glass of wine kind of vibe! Longevity is pretty good, about 8 hours. This is my 3rd bottle from the brand. I also have Queens & Monsters and Windows Down— Q&M being my favorite!

Awhile back I ordered the sample set rich from Henry rose. I fell in love with Queens and monsters and ordered it. Well yesterday I was going thru my samples and put on Dark is Night. OMG I love this! I used almost the whole sample over the day and I was obsessed with smelling it. It is heavy vanilla, the patch isn’t overpowering, I don’t like when it smells dirty, it’s a little spicy, I don’t feel it’s too masculine, more female, and it projects and lasts! Still smell it this morning. I rushed to Henry rose site and ordered a bottle, I can’t wait for it to get here! While I wait I will get reacquainted with Queens and monsters, it got lost in the back of the perfumes lol. And yes I agree it is along the lines of TF black orchid which I also love, but more vanilla.

I love this fragrance, my husband begs me to wear it everyday. If you wear this you will get noticed. I have had sooo many people approach me out and about, even w/ masks and ask what are you wearing, you smell amazing! It is very patchouli dominate so if you hate patchouli do not buy. It opens w/ a green grass, then straight to the dominate earthy patchouli/vetiver combination which is really killer, it is so deep, earthy and rich. Then the vanilla combines w/ those notes to add sweetness and creates a very well rounded gourmand scent. I never wore vanilla perfumes until this one because they were always to much like cake batter for me. If you want a sexy, truly adult vanilla perfume try Dark is Night. A man or a woman can rock this perfume.

What is this sorcery?? I don't even like patchouli-heavy fragrances; dominant patchouli notes have killed otherwise great fragrances for me such as Music for a While (drydown smelled like wet, moldy soil to me), as well as certain Gallagher fragrances (their patchouli is almost "minty" and I don't love mint in my fragrances). But this! This is something else. It's so comforting, like a warm hug. It's a cozy, slightly earthy, slightly woody vanilla, and even though patchouli is ranked as the top note here, I can't say I smell it too much, it's very well-blended. Shame it doesn't last long on me though, not even on clothing :( I may stick to Char, which IMO is similar (I think it uses the same vanilla) but lasts much longer on me.

Full disclosure, I am not someone who can discern notes from a fragrance, and basically a novice. This is my first review on this site, and I am happy to do so. What I can I say about Dark is Night? It was love at first sniff, from the opening through the heavenly dry down. I cannot stop smelling my wrist when I have it on. I've learned not to wear it around my husband when I am "not in the mood", lol, and vice versa, since it works like a charm. I've had friends ask what I am wearing because their husbands love it. I have never received compliments like this in my life over a fragrance, but most importantly I love how I smell upon wearing it!

Splendidly seductive. Lush. The vanilla is more Mexican (sweet) as opposed to Tahitian (flowery). There is also another note other than patchouli, at least on my skin. Maybe some alfalfa hay? Definitely not herbal grass. Not green grass. Something more earthy, but not as earthy as Queens and Monsters. Perhaps a touch of clover? Not sure what. More complex than the profile listed above. A cool spring here so far and this fragrance has been perfect!!! Not a hot summer day scent. Will tuck away for Fall. Adore this scent! Body Creme is exquisite. Grateful that body cremes are available in this line. More lines need to offer body creme.

So far, this is the only Henry Rose that I like; the others I've tried barely have a smell to my nose. It's a great balance with the vanilla and patchouli. It's dark and spooky smelling; definitely a nighttime scent, reminding me of Halloween and fall, but cozy enough for the winter months. My skin amplifies patchouli, so it's most prominent on my skin, with hints of vanilla. On me, it has moderate sillage and longevity. The body cream is nice too; makes your skin feel silky and soft. Overall, my fave from the brand. Do try if you like darker scents and patchouli.

Dark is Night is the one of, if not THE most nostalgic fragrances I’ve ever had. It feels like a warm and spicy, yet sweet, patchouli laced hug! If you’re already a patchouli lover, you’ll love this. If not, Dark is Night may change your mind. A lot of my favorite boutique stores (that I’d loiter in as a teen) would often burn sweet/vanilla like patchouli incense year round. Dark is Night immediately took me back there. It’s a deep and sensual scent, that’s still easily versatile enough for everyday wear if you love all things warm and spicy!

I know some people are scared off by patchouli, but this perfume is just so dang good. I personally don’t understand that, in my teens in the 90’s I was straight up patchouli oil and Egyptian Goddess roll on all day long so I love when I find grown up versions of these. It’s a little sweet off the top and I smell cedar, like a sauna with fresh cedar wood, it’s like dry wood. The woodiness lingers with a super mellow vanilla. I am sensitive to fragrances , symptoms from asthma attacks to headaches . Most Henry Rose fragrances are safe for me.

I received the sample pack and purchased two full bottles now. My favorite is this one! It is so beautiful and am realizing that I love patchouli and sweet deep musky scent combinations. Still learning what works best for me. Not good enough to really pick out notes but it is so deep sweet patch dark yumminess. This is probably supposed to be worn in the colder months but I am going to wear it during the summer when I am primarily going to be in my house in the ac. It is too pretty to wait until cooler days.

honeyed patchouli—sexy, warming, addictive, straightforward but not simple. By far the best, deepest offering from Henry Rose. Dark is Night is intense without being overpowering or obnoxious, viscously sweet without becoming cloying (it’s not just for fall/winter), sensuously earthy without turning dirty. And in perfectly straddling those lines it lures you in. It’s perfect. Helped me return to patchouli after getting tired of 2000s fruitchoulis, and now I’m obsessed.

So far, I think Dark is Night is the favorite of my Henry Rose samples. It has a big opening with vanilla, patchouli and a pleasant balsamic chord (just as described), then dries down to long-lingering vanilla. It's not candy-like vanilla, but low-key, dry, and more sophisticated. My husband and son both said, "What is that? It smells so good". After applying it last evening, I could still smell a nice trace of vanilla this morning. This is a winner for me.

My favorite Henry Rose scent by far - but they’re all beautiful and smooth in a way that a lot of fragrances aren’t. If you’re not a patchouli fan definitely don’t try it (though there’s more to this than just patchouli & vanilla - per their website). But the vanilla is so warm and sophisticated...not overly sweet at all. It’s my signature scent for a reason. I want to smell like Dark is Night 24/7, seeing as it’s fitting for any occasion.

This is a pleasant, moody scent that is as earthy as it is comforting. The vanilla and patchouli are balanced well. Of Michelle Pfeiffer’s line, I’d say this one might have the longest staying power. This is a very smooth fragrance and easy to wear to many occasions (office, dinner, night out). I also find it solidly unisex. I was wearing it for a couple weeks before my mother and law stole my bottle, so I had to buy a second.

This is similar to Henry Rose Torn as it blends vanilla and patchouli. I enjoy the dry down on both. I'm on the fence about buying full size because I can't decide if the opening is enjoyable enough for me. I've tried all of the HR fragrances. Some do not last on me, but Dark is Night does. I bought full size of Torn and am considering this one and Flora Carnivora. All are longer lasting for me.

i’m really liking what henry rose has done with vanilla! this adds a little lightness to the patchouli but not enough to sweeten it. it’s a match made in heaven, these notes are soulmates for sure. it’s like tucking yourself back into bed and smelling your pillow after realizing you don’t have any obligations for the day. this is a vanilla i would mayyyybe wear.

My friend and I love this and we are not experts, but we smelled vanilla, lemon and coconut. In studying fragrances I like lately, I have found that apparently scents I favor have a touch of patchouli. This and Torn are delicious, yet warm and mysterious and subtle.