Azzaro Wanted by Night EDP

Introduction

Azzaro Wanted by Night is the dark, sensual counterpart to the iconic Wanted franchise — a fragrance designed for the man who comes alive after sunset. Crafted by Quentin Bisch and Michel Girard and released in 2018, it takes the confident DNA of the original Wanted and transforms it into something deeper, smokier and more opulent, retaining the cylindrical Wanted bottle redesigned with a brooding dark lacquer finish.

Fragrance Journey

Top Notes: Cinnamon, Mandarin Orange, Lavender, Lemon

Heart Notes: Incense, Red Cedar, Cumin, Fruity Notes

Base Notes: Tobacco, Vanilla, Leather, Benzoin, Cedar, Patchouli, Cypress

The opening is immediately captivating: warm cinnamon and bright mandarin create a spiced citrus accord, lifted by herbaceous lavender and the clean freshness of lemon. As the fragrance develops, a bold heart of incense and cumin emerges alongside red cedar — this is where Wanted by Night announces its nocturnal character most clearly. The dry-down is extraordinarily complex: tobacco, supple leather and sweet benzoin interweave with patchouli and cypress, creating a resinous, woody base of remarkable depth. A whisper of vanilla ties the accord together, providing just enough sweetness to balance the smoke and leather.

Performance

Longevity is strong at eight to twelve hours, with significant projection in the early hours that mellows to a rich, skin-close sillage. Best suited to evening occasions, autumn and cooler months. A polarising, statement fragrance for men aged 25 to 50 who prefer depth over mass-market approachability.

Best Occasions

Formal evening events, black-tie dinners, weddings, date nights, theatre outings and any occasion where the goal is to leave an unforgettable impression. The tobacco-leather base commands respect and intrigue.

Climate & Wear Advice

Wanted by Night is best reserved for warm-climate evenings, when temperatures drop and the air conditioning in venues keeps the fragrance from becoming overwhelming. Apply two sprays at the chest and wrist for the ideal balance of presence and restraint. During the dry season (November to February), the cool, dry nights of hot climates and northern cities are perfect for wearing this at its boldest — three sprays will give you the full tobacco-leather performance. In hot climates during the rainy season, humidity can amplify the smoky notes significantly; apply sparingly and only for indoor, air-conditioned events.