Evening Perfumes

Weight and warmth. Once the heat drops, the whole warm side of perfumery becomes wearable: amber, oud, tobacco, vanilla and spice, all of which feel oppressive at two in the afternoon and exactly right at nine in the evening. Evening scents also project further and last longer, which is the point rather than a problem after dark.

Two, maybe three. These are stronger compositions than daytime scents and most run eight hours or more. If you want it to carry further, spray one onto a collar or scarf rather than adding more to skin, since fabric holds fragrance longer without increasing the intensity next to you.

After sundown, yes. In daytime heat most of these become too much. If you want an evening scent that still works in a Delhi May, look at the lighter picks here such as Versace Bright Crystal Absolu or Michael Kors Sexy Ruby, and cut to a single spray.

Overlap, but not the same. Evening scents are for dinners, dates and nights out; they are rich but still personal. Festive scents are built for weddings and celebrations, and they are louder, ouder and more traditional. See our festive collection if you are shopping for an occasion rather than an evening.

The oud and amber-based picks: Tom Ford Oud Wood, Bvlgari Man in Black, Lattafa Khamrah and Bade'e Al Oud Sublime. All comfortably run eight to ten hours or more. Longevity is listed on each product page.

Every bottle passes a 100-point authentication and ships with a Certificate of Authenticity carrying its batch code, which you can verify yourself. Returns are 15 days on unopened, unused bottles with a free pickup from your home. Damaged or incorrect, tell us within 72 hours, even if opened.