Tokyo Nights is a brilliantly atmospheric, nocturnal fragrance from the luxury house d'Annam. It is conceived as a moody, poetic tribute to the electric energy, romantic tension, and whispered midnight moments of Japan’s neon-lit evenings. It is built around the striking contrast of sweet liqueur and soft haze. It opens with a mouthwatering, rich canopy of traditional Umeshu (Japanese plum wine), giving it a smooth, boozy-fruity quality right from the first spray. It shifts smoothly into a heart of rich tobacco and the elegant, apricot-nuanced texture of watery osmanthus before grounding itself on a deeply smooth, comforting base of warm amber and a gentle trail of soft smoke.
Olfactory Pyramid:
Top Notes: Umeshu (Japanese Plum Wine)
Heart Notes: Tobacco, Osmanthus
Base Notes: Amber, Soft Smoke
Vibe: Intensely boozy-fruity, richly textured with tobacco, softly floral, and hazy with ambered smoke.
What are the notes in d'Annam Tokyo Nights? Umeshu (Japanese plum wine) at the top, tobacco and osmanthus in the heart, and amber and soft smoke in the base.
Is it a boozy fragrance? Yes. Plum wine leads, with tobacco and osmanthus adding warmth and a soft apricot-like floral note, over smoky amber.
Should I sample it first? Start with the 1.5mL sample and wear the perfume for a few days before moving to the 50mL.
More from d'Annam: White Rice, Japanese Whiskey and Chinese Calligraphy.