Scentonym Analysis
Our objective metric for performance per dollar.
How it Smells
Date Night by Maison Asrar aims for On a Date, and gets surprisingly close. The opening is a blast of sweet black currant, a little synthetic, but punchy. The pink pepper is dialed down compared to the original, making it sweeter overall. The heart of rose and geranium is where the clone falters a bit. It lacks the natural depth of On a Date, coming across slightly sharper. Drydown is patchouli and vetiver, and smells like a standard base, not like the more unique original. I'd peg it at 89% similar. It captures the *idea* of On a Date.
Conclusion
Date Night is a respectable option. If you adore On a Date but balk at the price tag, this fills the void adequately. It's not a perfect replica, but the core DNA is there. Is the original ten times better? No. Maybe twice as good? Sure. If you're a fragrance snob, pass. If you're budget-conscious and seeking a sweet, slightly fruity rose scent, this is a decent gamble.
Longevity & Projection
Projection is moderate for the first hour, then sits closer to the skin. Longevity is its strong suit. I got a solid 6-7 hours of noticeable scent. Not bad, but nothing groundbreaking. You might need to reapply for an *actual* date night.
Performance Audit
Based on average wear time
Sillage & radius
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Why we track this:
Price Arbitrage: Significant savings compared to the original Maison Martin Margiela pricing.
Community Verified: Cross-referenced against 411 enthusiast votes for accuracy.