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Christian Dior Ambre Nuit

This is a really nice break from all the spices and resins and woods and vanilla that I've been wearing in the cold weather.

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Purses & Perfumes said:
I sampled Ambre Nuit the other day and it's wonderful!

Today, I am wearing New Look 1947 -- a beautiful floral fragrance.
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Oh yeah. Ambre Nuit been a fave of mine since I first tried it years ago. I'm always happy to wear it, and it's one that I think I'll always want to have.

New Look is very nice. It's not the kind of floral that I'd want to wear, which is why I'm fine with only ever having my sample, but it is very nice.
 
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ultravisitor said:
Oh yeah. Ambre Nuit been a fave of mine since I first tried it years ago. I'm always happy to wear it, and it's one that I think I'll always want to have.

New Look is very nice. It's not the kind of floral that I'd want to wear, which is why I'm fine with only ever having my sample, but it is very nice.
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I was able to get the 7.5 ml manufacturer's mini of Ambre Nuit when I placed my order at the perfume decanters and I am glad I went with that. It's a beautiful fragrance that can be worn all year, and once I finish my mini, I think I will get a larger bottle.

As for New Look, I actually enjoyed it quite a bit but I have a few florals that are in the same family, so I don't think I'll add that one to my collection at this point. I also took a quick sniff of Bois d'Argent and really liked that one as well. However, I haven't given it a full day's wearing yet.
 
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Purses & Perfumes said:
I also took a quick sniff of Bois d'Argent and really liked that one as well. However, I haven't given it a full day's wearing yet.
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Bois d'Argent is wonderfully versatile. I actually have a 250ml bottle of it because I love it and it's so easy to wear. Some people don't like it because it's not much of a screamer. It's more of a whisper. That whisper lasts and lasts, though, and even after you think it has disappeared, it'll make its presence known just enough to remind you of its beauty.
 
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ultravisitor said:
Bois d'Argent is wonderfully versatile. I actually have a 250ml bottle of it because I love it and it's so easy to wear. Some people don't like it because it's not much of a screamer. It's more of a whisper. That whisper lasts and lasts, though, and even after you think it has disappeared, it'll make its presence known just enough to remind you of its beauty.
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Yes, I too got the impression that it is a soft perfume, but I think that it's the nature of this particular fragrance, and it just suits it to be that way. I actually wouldn't want it to be louder - I really like it just as it is.

Honestly, I don't mind if my perfume does not have significant sillage or projection. As long as I can smell my fragrance of the day, I am happy. Longevity is important though, especially when one is out and about for the day, since I usually don't carry perfume in my handbags for re-application.

Today, I am continuing with the Dior samples and I just put on Feve Delicieuse a short while ago - smells really good. This one surprised me - I was expecting something almost slightly gourmand, but it's actually quite aromatic, at least in the opening. I will have to wait to see how it changes in the drydown.
 
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Purses & Perfumes said:
Yes, I too got the impression that it is a soft perfume, but I think that it's the nature of this particular fragrance, and it just suits it to be that way. I actually wouldn't want it to be louder - I really like it just as it is.

Honestly, I don't mind if my perfume does not have significant sillage or projection. As long as I can smell my fragrance of the day, I am happy. Longevity is important though, especially when one is out and about for the day, since I usually don't carry perfume in my handbags for re-application.

Today, I am continuing with the Dior samples and I just put on Feve Delicieuse a short while ago - smells really good. This one surprised me - I was expecting something almost slightly gourmand, but it's actually quite aromatic, at least in the opening. I will have to wait to see how it changes in the drydown.
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I agree with everything! Bois d'Argent is perfection the way that it is. And I, too, don't need heavy sillage. I'm just wearing a fragrance to please myself throughout the day, which is why I value longevity. I don't want to reapply. I want a long, slow drydown that will last.

I'm really thinking that Feve Delicieuse may be my next from Dior's exclusive collection. I really love that one--but I have my eye on some other things, too, so we'll see.
 
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ultravisitor said:
I agree with everything! Bois d'Argent is perfection the way that it is. And I, too, don't need heavy sillage. I'm just wearing a fragrance to please myself throughout the day, which is why I value longevity. I don't want to reapply. I want a long, slow drydown that will last.

I'm really thinking that Feve Delicieuse may be my next from Dior's exclusive collection. I really love that one--but I have my eye on some other things, too, so we'll see.
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I think a long-lasting drydown is one of the true characteristics of a high quality scent!

Of the ones I have sampled, I can see myself getting Ambre Nuit and possibly Bois d'Argent at some point. Everything I have tried so far from this Dior line is very versatile and can be worn in all seasons, which is great. Even a soft floral like New Look was very nice on a cold day.

As you know, perfume sampling is a slippery slope. :biggrin: Still, I am happy that I got to sample everything that I have tried so far. Oh, I also got Santal Noir but haven't had a chance to try it yet.
 
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Purses & Perfumes said:
Of the ones I have sampled, I can see myself getting Ambre Nuit and possibly Bois d'Argent at some point. Everything I have tried so far from this Dior line is very versatile and can be worn in all seasons, which is great. Even a soft floral like New Look was very nice on a cold day.
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Of the older Diors, I think that Leather Oud may be most difficult to wear year round, but not too much. It's all about the time and place and how much you apply. Dior's exclusive line is very well done, particularly the older releases. The new ones that are all mostly watery florals aren't quite as strong and interesting, and a lot of people have been very disappointed in them. I think the new ones are just responding to the current trend, though. The pendulum will swing back eventually.

If you like Ambre Nuit, you should try to get your hands on some Mitzah. They're very similar, but while Ambre Nuit is an ambergris fragrance, Mitzah is labdanum. Both have roses in the heart, but Ambre Nuit's base has woods while Mitzah's base is more about vanilla, honey, incense, and patchouli. A lot of people are very disappointed that Mitzah is only available in Paris.
 
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ultravisitor said:
If you like Ambre Nuit, you should try to get your hands on some Mitzah. They're very similar, but while Ambre Nuit is an ambergris fragrance, Mitzah is labdanum. Both have roses in the heart, but Ambre Nuit's base has woods while Mitzah's base is more about vanilla, honey, incense, and patchouli. A lot of people are very disappointed that Mitzah is only available in Paris.
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Mitzah sounds awesome! Labdanum is one of my favorite notes. I don't think any of the perfume decant places have Mitzah. I remember looking for it before I placed my sample order. I'll be on the lookout for a sample. They did have the newer releases but I did not get any of those (other than Santal Noir).
 
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