After Midnight

After Midnight

A refined citrus-oriental eau de toilette where sparkling bergamot, angelica and neroli fade into a cool iris and jasmine heart, lightly warmed by cinnamon. Soft Siam benzoin, labdanum, ambrette and white musk form a smooth, skin-hugging trail that feels like a quiet walk through the city after midnight.

Scent Development and Character

A luminous citrus-oriental eau de toilette that opens with bright bergamot and the slightly earthy greenness of angelica wrapped in bitter-sweet neroli. As it settles, a cool, powdery iris and creamy white jasmine emerge, dusted with dry cinnamon bark for a gentle, humming warmth rather than heavy spice. The base softens into a smooth resinous veil of Siam benzoin and labdanum, cushioned by silky ambrette seed and clean white musk that cling to the skin in a quiet, nocturnal glow.

Who It Is For and When to Wear It

Best on cool to mild days from afternoon into late evening, especially for dinners, low-key gatherings, or intimate nights out when you want something elegant, subtle and slightly mysterious rather than loud. Works as an office scent in light sprays thanks to its soft sillage and clean musky-resinous drydown. Best suited to autumn and winter, with enough freshness for cooler spring days; may feel too warm and resinous for hot, humid summer weather. Sillage is Soft to moderate sillage, forming a close, intimate aura rather than a large trail. Longevity is Moderate longevity: typically around 4–6 hours on skin, with the resinous-musky base lasting a little longer on fabric.

Perfumer and Bottle

Released in 2012, this is presented as Eau de Toilette and credited to Émilie Coppermann. Clear rectangular refillable glass bottle from The Different Company’s L'Esprit Cologne line, with the brand’s signature polished metallic cap and a white label printed with black text reading “After Midnight.”