Bella Night by Oscar de la Renta bottle
Oscar de la Renta

Bella Night

3.7/5 · 115 votes Feminine 2021
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Fragrance notes

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Character

Longevity2.8/5
Sillage2.6/5
Day54
Night94
Fall100
Winter83
Spring69
Summer50
Our take

Bella Night opens with a fizz of raspberry and apple blossom, a sugared fruitiness that feels almost like a candy wrapper being peeled back. A quick hit of orange adds a sharp, citrusy glint before the heart settles into a creamy bouquet of magnolia, orange blossom, freesia, and jasmine. The floral center is plush and white, the kind of lushness that blooms best after sundown. As it dries down, sugar and saffron take the lead, turning the sweetness into something warm and slightly spicy, while white amber and cedar provide a clean, woody base. A faint metallic edge – likely from the saffron or a synthetic amber – keeps it from feeling too saccharine, and a whisper of moss anchors the whole thing to earth.

This is a dress-up fragrance, the olfactory equivalent of a satin clutch that holds just a lipstick and a room key. It feels polished and mainstream, glossy rather than natural, like a designer piece meant for a specific occasion rather than everyday life. The longevity and sillage ratings are accurate: it fades to a close skin scent within a few hours, so you will need to reapply if you want it to last through dinner and dancing. It is sweet and floral with a warm spicy underlay, making it perfect for fall and winter evenings –

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