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Ambre Nuit by Dior

Men Women 2009

Brand
Dior

Description

Ambre Nuit by Dior is an oriental fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2009, this composition features top notes of bergamot and grapefruit; a heart of damask rose and pink pepper; and a base of ambergris, guaiac wood, cedar, and patchouli.

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When to wear it (votes)

  • Winter 34%
  • Spring 20%
  • Summer 9.7%
  • Autumn 37%
  • Day 40%
  • Night 60%

Key notes

Community

2,919 votes

  • Positive 87%
  • Negative 7.2%
  • Neutral 5.4%
positive reviews 2.9 k community votes
LongevityLong-lasting SillageModerate Best momentAutumn CharacterUnisex

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Leading answer I want it

9,216 votes

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Leading answer Autumn

2,916 votes

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Leading answer Night

1,650 votes

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Fragrance profile

About Ambre Nuit

Main accord rosy Year 2009 Gender Men · Women

Ambre Nuit by Dior is an oriental fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2009, this composition features top notes of bergamot and grapefruit; a heart of damask rose and pink pepper; and a base of ambergris, guaiac wood, cedar, and patchouli.

Spices Musk, amber and animalic Woods and mosses

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Longevity

Leading answer Long-lasting

1,387 votes

Sillage

Leading answer Moderate

1,621 votes

Character

Leading answer Balanced

937 votes

Value perception

Leading answer Fair price

762 votes

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  1. Fernanda52

    I love it! It’s sensual and perfect for going out to conquer. A few sprays smell amazing in a job interview. To me, it’s the eighth wonder—I absolutely adore it and already have a refill. Lasts 12+ hours on clothes with an incredible sillage. Highly recommended. ❣️❣️❣️❣️

  2. LadyFig88

    Despite the name, Ambre Nuit is a tribute to rose, not amber. It opens with balanced bergamot—neither fresh nor green, but dense and enveloping. Then the bergamot fades, giving way to a mature, open, natural rose with dark, velvety petals. Slowly, it yields to amber, becoming warm, resinous, and elegant, melting deliciously into the skin. I love this Dior line; I bought it on a whim and have no regrets. It evolves through three distinct, non-fatiguing phases with notable longevity lasting over 10 hours. It makes me feel seductive and confident, perfect for nights destined to end with rumpled sheets. It’s a perfume for going to bed in a carnal sense—absolutely essential. I find it unisex and perfect for cold weather. I’m not usually a rose fan, but this made me want to explore the note, which I previously thought was too mature for me, and it has truly silenced my critics.

  3. LadyFig88

    Ambre Nuit is a tribute to rose, not amber. It opens with a balanced bergamot that’s neither too fresh nor green, but rather enveloping. Then the ripe, open rose takes over—elegant and velvety. Gradually, it yields to amber: warm, resinous, and sophisticated. I feel super seductive and confident; it’s ideal for intense nights. It’s unisex, perfect for cold, humid climates. I’m not usually a rose lover, but this changed my mind. Minimum 10-hour longevity with notable sillage. My go-to for these occasions.

  4. sisucoro

    I want a McFlurry right now; McDonald’s is 20 minutes away. Although I have Ambre Nuit to smell later, I couldn’t agree more with Calvofe: amber is the king of dates. Sweet yet masculine, like Gran Soir or Ambre Sultan. It empowers me. This Dior is the only famous amber I’m missing.

  5. calvofe

    After a failed date at a soulless restaurant, I left feeling down. But as I walked away smelling Ambre Nuit, my spirits lifted. I felt proud of the scent bomb and headed to McDonald’s for a McFlurry. Then home to watch Zidane and hit the sack. I recommend this fragrance for situations like this: sweet amber, velvety rose, and deep patchouli. If you walk in smelling like this, you’ve already won.

  6. calvofe

    I met a girl from an app at a soulless, copy-paste menu restaurant. I waited, she never showed, and I left in a grumpy, hungry mood. But on the way home, smelling Ambre Nuit, my spirits lifted so much I stopped at a McDonald’s for a McFlurry. Once home, I put on some Zidane, got into bed, and felt ready. For anyone with dates: I highly recommend this scent. It’s a sweet amber with velvety rose and depth-providing patchouli. If you wear it and she arrives, you’ve already won—it smells incredible and makes approaching so much easier.

  7. Ojos Claros

    Fresh amber with lots of grapefruit and spice; a unisex masculine scent to my taste. I didn’t think an amber-citrus could be neutral. It reminds me of Kilian’s Angels’ Share: both are gorgeous, but this is fresher while Kilian’s is sweeter. I love perfumes with ‘amber’ in the name. If anyone has a coquettish recommendation…

  8. Ojos Claros

    Fresh amber with grapefruit and spices. Unisex masculine in my opinion. I didn’t think it could be neutral with amber and citrus notes. It’s like Kilian’s Angels’ Share: this one is fresher, the other sweeter. I’m passionate about perfumes with ‘amber’ in the name; if anyone has any more flirty recommendations…

  9. miki1000

    Exquisite, elegant, and refined. It’s dark, and I have to press my nose against my hands to smell it; the sillage is quite limited. On my skin, it lasts 2h30 and then it’s gone—a pity. The price is steep for what it offers. If the sillage and longevity were better, it would be my favorite Dior.

  10. Ambre Nuit is refined, delicate, and has an elegant feminine air, but don’t let the name fool you: it’s a tribute to rose. It has three clear notes: bergamot, rose, and amber. It opens with fresh bergamot that tames the rose and amber, making it more refreshing. Then it settles into rose and grey amber: powdery, semi-sweet, and vaporous, creating a mystical aura. It’s a beautiful velvety rose. Lasts 7-8 hours with moderate projection. It’s unisex but leans feminine. It’s lovely and high quality, but it’s not worth 300€ just for being a pretty rose. Try it before buying.

  11. jorgeguillermo

    Although I’m not an amber lover, this perfume makes it shine as a superior unisex compared to Feve Delicieuse. Don’t expect liquid gold in Dior’s Privée collection; they are excellent pieces but come with high price tags. Performance is moderate and it probably suits women better, but I wear it without issues at 23. Jorge Elizalde, Xalapa, Mexico.

  12. I find masculine elegance in this fragrance. No pretensions or harshness. AMBERED ELEGANCE.

  13. It exudes effortless masculine elegance, pure amber sophistication.