Midnight Heat
Midnight Heat opens with a plush, almost wine-dark plum that feels richer and less sweet than typical celebrity fragrances suggest.
The scent fingerprint
Weighted by intensity across 4 accords.
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- Patchouli75
- Amber70
- Rose30
- Vanilla
The note pyramid
- Plum
- Peony
- Sandalwood
- Amber
- Patchouli
- Sandalwood
By the editors · 2 min readMidnight Heat opens with a plush, almost wine-dark plum that feels richer and less sweet than typical celebrity fragrances suggest. There's a velvety density to it, hinting at the patchouli and amber waiting beneath. The peony arrives softly, adding a pale floral haze without turning the composition soapy or shrill.
As it settles, the base emerges with surprising warmth—sandalwood and amber create a smooth, skin-close glow, while patchouli adds just enough earthiness to keep things from feeling too polished. It's not overtly sexy despite the name, more like the quiet confidence of evening wear after dark.
This suits someone drawn to accessible oriental fragrances with a bit of weight. The plum never fully disappears, threading through the woods and resins like a reminder of the cooler opening. Wearable for autumn nights or anytime a subdued, enveloping warmth feels right.
Scent twins
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