Maison Asrar 2024

Emessa

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Opens warm and resinous with Bergamot and Grapefruit settling into a spiced, ambered heart of Rose and Pink Pepper over a deep, enveloping base of Amber, Musk, and Cedar.

The bloodline

Ambre NuitDIORStrong

This bottle carries the Ambre Nuit DNA. Shares 5 notes with the original.

bergamotgrapefruitrosepink pepperamber

Climate fit

Year-round Versatile across most weather, a safe everyday choice.

Should you buy it?

Close to the original, test before buying both

Shares most of its notes with Ambre Nuit by DIOR. If you already own it, this may feel redundant.

Wear in
winter
Wear for
evening
formal
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Emessa bottle

Sample bottle, not actual product

Scent DNA

Accord profile

What your nose reads first

CitrusFreshAnimalicAromaticBalsamicBitterCamphoraceousClean

Longevity

8h

Sillage

Moderate

Launched

2024

Alternatives

What this fragrance is similar to

The pyramid.

TTop
First impression, 10–20 min
HHeart
Core character, 2–4 hours
BBase
Lasting drydown, 6–12+ hours

FAQ

Straight answers to the questions people actually ask.

Yes. Emessa is widely considered inspired by Dior Ambre Nuit, following the same direction at a fraction of the price.

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