Fragrance Inspired by Strangelove NYC Dead of Night — Midnight Alchemy
Midnight Alchemy is our fragrance inspired by Strangelove NYC Dead of Night. Below: the shared accords, the scent-DNA similarity, and an honest take on where it lands versus the original.
"Inspired by" should mean a real interpretation of the original's DNA — not a vague nod. Here is the DNA.
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.
Arabiva Fragrances · Midnight Alchemy. Referenced brand names belong to their owners and are used for descriptive comparison only.