Night Shadow

The Scent Profile

Night Shadow bursts open with a potent incense – the kind you smell wafting from a headshop, clinging to hemp clothing – married to a tart, candied raspberry. It's not photorealistic; more like raspberry hard candy left in the sun. The heart attempts the rose-oud accord, but the oud is a touch synthetic, like hamster bedding. The birch lends a smoky leather note that works well initially, but it's quickly overshadowed by the powerful amberwood in the base, which gives it that scratchy texture in the back of your throat. The geranium is undetectable to my nose. It diverges from its inspiration in the drydown: this becomes a sweeter, more generic amberwood bomb, whereas the original maintains its smoky elegance.

Conclusion

This fragrance is best suited for someone who enjoys bold, assertive scents and wants something with a noticeable sillage. Think a young, confident individual who favors leather jackets, enjoys nights out at dimly lit lounges, and isn't afraid to make a statement.

Longevity & Projection

I get a solid 7-8 hours of longevity, with projection extending about an arm's length for the first three hours before settling closer to the skin. I wore this to a casual dinner and it wasn't overpowering, but it definitely made its presence known. I wouldn't recommend this for a closed office environment.