The Nightingale by Dixit & Zak bottle
Dixit & Zak

The Nightingale

3.9/5 · 27 votes Unisex 2021
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Fragrance notes

Top notes
Heart notes
Tulsi
Base notes

Character

Longevity3.9/5
Sillage3.4/5
Day56
Night78
Spring100
Summer100
Fall56
Winter44
Our take

A fragrance built around this many jasmine varieties does not stay quiet. The lemon and bergamot give the opening a bright lift, but the flowers take over quickly, wrapping the wearer in a thick white floral layer that carries across a room. Tulsi and lavender add an herbal edge to the rose and ylang-ylang, so the heart never smells like a standard bouquet. Patchouli anchors the center with earthy weight, and the vanilla in the base rounds the edges without making the blend sweet. The resins and woods hold the entire structure together for a long time, so the scent stays present on skin through an evening out.

This is a composition for dim lighting and close conversation. Sandalwood and cedar meet myrrh and frankincense to create a balsamic, amber-rich foundation that feels warm against cool night air. Civet adds a faint animalic touch that keeps the floral side from feeling clean or polite. The overall impression is aromatic and powdery, with a spicy dryness that suits someone who wants a floral that behaves like wood. It feels deliberate and composed, not accidental. The scent settles finally into a deep, resinous patchouli.

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