Perfume That Smells Like Strangelove NYC Dead of Night
If you want a perfume that smells like Strangelove NYC Dead of Night, Midnight Alchemy reproduces the same opening, heart and drydown. Below is the exact note pyramid of both, side by side.
"Smells like" is about the journey, not just the top notes — so we compare all three layers, not a marketing blurb.
Scent comparison
| Original: Strangelove NYC Dead of Night | Midnight Alchemy | |
|---|---|---|
| Top notes | Oudh, Saffron, Bergamot | Oudh, Saffron, Bergamot |
| Heart notes | Rose, Jasmine, Patchouli | Rose, Jasmine, Patchouli |
| Base notes | Amber, Musk, Sandalwood | Amber, Musk, Sandalwood |
| Scent family | Nocturnal Oudh Oriental | Nocturnal Oudh Oriental |
| Concentration | EDP | EDP |
| Our price / Original est. retail | — | $120.00 |
Why it matches
Midnight Alchemy tracks Strangelove NYC Dead of Night through the same olfactory backbone — the shared signature notes are Oudh, Saffron, Bergamot, Rose, Jasmine. On our 16-facet scent-DNA model the two profiles overlap by about 87%, both sitting in the Nocturnal Oudh Oriental family, so it delivers the same opening-to-drydown character at a fraction of the retail price.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Midnight Alchemy a good Strangelove NYC Dead of Night dupe?
- Yes — Midnight Alchemy overlaps Strangelove NYC Dead of Night by about 86.8% on our 16-facet scent-DNA model, sharing its core notes (Oudh, Saffron, Bergamot, Rose). It's the closest match we carry.
- What does Midnight Alchemy smell like?
- It opens with Oudh, Saffron, Bergamot, a heart of Rose, Jasmine, Patchouli, drying down to Amber, Musk, Sandalwood — mirroring the Strangelove NYC Dead of Night arc.
- How long does Midnight Alchemy last?
- As a EDP, Midnight Alchemy gives strong, multi-hour longevity with respectable projection — comparable to what people expect from Strangelove NYC Dead of Night.
- How much cheaper is it than Strangelove NYC Dead of Night?
- You get a near-identical experience for a fraction of the original's price.
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