Dead Of Night Oil

DeadofNight is already a rich and beautifying experience even in EDP form, but in this stunning oil format it seems to transform from what I thought I knew about this scent. It's almost as if this is how it was meant to be experienced, that the oil is it's true format - which I suppose is the case for a lot of perfumes which depend on a great number of raw materials. This is oud rose at it's best, simplicity at it's best; celebrating the wonderful and enigmatic glory of these stunning notes. Deep, rich and slightly smoky oud takes centre stage, nuanced by the hidden warmth of smooth sandalwood and amber. It feels quite thick and dense, almost as if the composition has to bottom to it - just and endless pit of gloriously oily woods and other exotic materials. Rose is the other star here, thankfully it is neither jammy nor soapy like some roses can be; it is simply exactly where it should be. The rose provides a delicate balance to the powerful clutches of this dark, almost incense-y oud, a glimpse of crimson light amongst the dark. Violet leaf is also listed as a dominant note, but it doesn't scream to me, merely lingering alongside the warm amber, vanilla and sandalwood. This is oud-rose at its core and needs nothing else in the way. Overall I feel that the oil format of DeadofNight is, as I said before, the way the scent was intended to be smelled. It's noticeably smoother, richer with all the edges softened perfectly. The only downside is it seems to be the softest out of the oils I have tried in terms of projection and longevity, but the scent itself is a downright daydream.

I absolutely love the EDP, and it's not surprising now I'm wearing the oil, that it's a sumptuous, deluxe version of it (this came first, I believe it was their first ever product). It's the same perfume, but with more depth, more richness, more wood. Indeed, the sandalwood is more noticeable here. For me this is a violet oud perfume rather than a rose oud, and the violet is very long lasting. The oil becomes darker and more stinky as it goes on, unlike the EDP, which softens over time, and generally I find the oil becomes extremely strong and really projects after an hour or so. I will always need to have this scent in my life.