Midnight Poison

Osmoz describes a fruity citrus opening of bergamot and mandarin, a heart of dark rose reinforced with patchouli and an oriental trail of amber, vanilla and ambrox: less a demure floral bouquet than a bold statement.

In June 2007, Cosmetics Business announced a high concentration of rose in the heart, bergamot and orange notes at the top, and amber and dried Indonesian patchouli leaves at the base. For Now Smell This, it is an ambery, woody, rosy fragrance.

What Now Smell This says

Robin first notices a real roar of patchouli, the very clean patchouli found everywhere at the time, which only faintly recalls the oil of the old head shops. It gradually quiets, revealing juicy, lightly sweet citrus and a sheer floral haze dominated by rose.

The base keeps the patchouli, with musky woods and a touch of amber, softened by vanilla and a hint of fruit. She finds it surprisingly dry for a fragrance aimed at young women, dark like its name, but neither rich, nor heavy, nor as sultry as expected.