What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is red apple and pineapple. The heart brings heliotrope and peach blossom. On the skin it settles into vanilla and amber. Overall it smells vanilla and fruity.
- Came out
- 2009
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- winter
By Night notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Christina Aguilera By Night EDP
Christina Aguilera is the house behind By Night EDP. It comes as Eau de Parfum.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. For evenings, Jil Sander Sun has more depth.
Is By Night your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is vanilla (100%), followed by fruity and sweet. You will probably like it if you enjoy vanilla and fruity smells and notes like heliotrope and vanilla. Less obvious notes include tangerine, lily-of-the-valley and sandalwood. Perfume fans rate it 3.69 out of 5.
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Is By Night long lasting?
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Jil Sander Sun and Gabriela Sabatini last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like vanilla and amber are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Gabriela Sabatini and Karl Lagerfeld Sun Moon Stars spread further.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is winter and spring. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: winter, spring, fall and summer. If you need something for summer, Katy Perry Meow is a better fit. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
By Night dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Jil Sander Sun (5 shared notes), Gabriela Sabatini (6 shared notes), Katy Perry Meow (5 shared notes) and Karl Lagerfeld Sun Moon Stars (7 shared notes).
Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Quick answers
When did By Night come out?
It came out in 2009.
Can men wear By Night?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Is it expensive?
No, it is affordable: about €26 in Europe.