Astrophil and Stella A Night at the Opera (Luca Maffei) 2021 + Nocturnal Magic Giveaway

 

Astrophil and Stella A Night At the Opera

J’s image of Astrophil and Stella A Night at the Opera

Tiny emeralds twinkle in the theatre’s soft glow, beckoning you closer, Astrophil and Stella A Night At The Opera opens with an enchanting array of herbal bittersweet greens sparkling with citrus undertones creating this magic feeling. A refreshing menthol breeze reveals patchouli, while sending delightful shiver down your spine. Award winning perfumer Luca Maffei has created a smooth, electric current of anticipation with this perfume composition; A Night At The Opera oozes elegant sophistication. It gradually unveils its desires, flowing and teasing with a sexy vintage 70’s 80’s structure yet made contemporary with its cleaner feel, as if you’re wearing contemporary clothes with a soft flash of fur. This gives A Night At The Opera a timeless elegance, shimmering in its jewel tones, wrapped in nuances of delicate, high-end tobacco. A smooth vanilla smoke feels light and fresh as it haunts the clothing you’re wearing, giving a beautiful light new texture like a soft kitten fur.

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Perfumer Luca Maffei courtesy of Luca Maffei.

Luca Maffei masterfully captures the feel of sleek suits and luxurious silks and mink furs nestled in plush leather seats, while polished wood accents conjure the theatre’s rich heritage and structure. The ambiance is enriched by soft, dusty cedar, and a pale, almost moonlit spotlight casts a magical glow on the stage. Wearing Astrophil and Stella A Night at the Opera is like wrapping yourself in a softly faded memory of a wonderful night.

Astrophil and Stella A Night At the Opera

J’s imaginary  AI A Night at the Opera space.

A subtle hint of smoke adds an air of intrigue, amplifying the fragrance’s alluring appeal. Delicate notes of vanilla weave with fruity amber, crafting a sweet allure. Cashmeran, musk and patchouli play pivotal roles, with patchouli standing out revealing its cool undertones before plunging into richer, smoother depths that evoke the darker hues of a theatre’s wooden interiors. Tobacco add darkens too, in fact its this that is making me think of classic perfumes used to hide cigarette smoke, like Habanita, ones that cleverly masked the smoke making it feel sexy as playing with the with the clothing materials aromas, that smokiness is again softened and hidden by patchouli, as these darker elements merge seamlessly with each other. Smooth is a word that keeps coming into my mind while wearing A Night at the Opera, it flows like a song cascading over sleek outfits giving you this hauntingly beautiful experience, providing a stunning space for dreams to unfold.

 

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 AI performance of A Night at the Opera space by J.

The  gentle, smoky notes of cotton and linen from cashmeran maintain that sleek, smooth character, while guaiac wood takes the spotlight in the late dry down, emerging like a spectral figure in pale stage light to tell its story of love and betrayal. The soft playful combination of an abstracted fruity tobacco and refined patchouli creates a playful yet understated allure and elegance. The smokiness of guaiac wood adds depth without being overly defined, allowing for a dreamlike quality that retains an airy elegance from start to finish, as a gentle veil of musks envelops you when the lights come up.  Astrophil and Stella A Night at the Opera conjures the image of a old theatre  with wooden seats, illuminated by soft moonlight, with velvet curtains and elegant gowns adorned with emeralds.  Everything is wrapped in a smoky, ethereal magic that this invisible opera performs on your skin with each wear. It’s a hauntingly beautiful perfume.

Notes: Artemisia, Bergamot, Flouve, Labdanum, Leather, Tobacco, Amber, Cashmeran, Guaiac Wood, Musk, Patchouli, Virginia Cedar Wood.

 

Disclosure: Astrophil and Stella A Night at the Opera was sent to J, his thoughts and nose are his own.

 

J Wearescentient, Senior Editor, artist & olfactive writer.

A Night At the Opera by Astrophil and Stella

Astrophil and Stella A Night at the Opera courtesy of the brand

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14 comments

  • Leomag says:

    I adore fragrances that paint a vivid picture within our minds. A Night at the Opera does just that with its intricate details and subtle notes that are gradually unearthed from the moment cap is removed from bottle. Opera houses are typically considered to be a classy setting, which sprinkles an elegant, upper-class feel into the recipe of this cologne. Paired with a fancy outfit and Cuban cigar, you are truly able to immerse yourself in the scene. The list of notes is riddled with classics such as leather, vanilla, bergamot and amber. This, of course, is down to the expertise of the experienced Luca Maffei. He has taken common scents and transformed them into something truly unique and beautiful. This mysterious fragrance would be an amazing addition to anyone’s collection.

  • Barbara says:

    I have read about Astrophil and Stella and am intrigued by J’s review of Night at the Opera and especially the 60’s70’s structure and his theater analogies.
    Please enter me
    USA

  • Saverioud says:

    Thanks to J for this fantastic review.
    Based on this, that’s the kind of fragrance that I would wear, with leather, tobacco and smoky notes.
    I have indeed smelled a lot of references with these notes, but this could be something unexpected. Artemisia has a powerful balsamic-like scent that could give a boost of elegance and mistery to the fragrance. I imagine this perfume like the smell of a rich grandma closet, full of leather jackets, maybe near a fireplace.
    Really interesting piece, I’d love to smell this.
    I’m from Italy.

  • Marko says:

    Astrophill and stella a night at the opera sounds fantastic, as J describes, the leathery tobbaco and milk notes sound excellent, just like a cozy night out in the wood cabin.
    I am from Serbia, EU

  • Scentofme says:

    I like the work of Luca Maffei. A Night at the Opera sounds intriguing with a herbal bitterweet opening, then smokiness from leather and tobacco, while keeping a smooth character with musk and cashmeran. Happy holidays from EU! 🙂

  • AromaDulce73 says:

    This sounds like something I would enjoy especially because of that tobacco note. I like how J says “ this fragrance is like wrapping yourself in a softly faded memory of a wonderful night.”

    Vanilla & Patchouli are also notes I enjoy in a fragrance. Would love to get my nose on this one.

    Los Angeles Ca. USA

  • JSO says:

    I see “A Night at the Opera” and the first thing that comes to mind is the Marx Brothers (but not Queen, for some reason). J’s review, however, moves me away from thinking about the Marx Brothers’ frivolity. His description of herbal bittersweet greens sparkling with citrus undertones captured my interest, as does the mixture of the guaiac wood and tobacco. This sounds very much like a fragrance I’d enjoy but probably would have overlooked. Located in the USA.

  • Ramses Perez says:

    Notes like leather, tobacco and patchouli give you that elevated feeling of being at the opera. A night of elegance, sophistication and allure can only be accompanied by a fragrance of the same caliber. Theatres notoriously have an old timey feeling to them but this fragrance is able to combine those with also a more modern twist with the addition of bergamot and cashmeran to lift the scent up as well. This is a fragrance for the connoisseur. I’m located in the USA.

  • tf2guycamp says:

    I hope this does not post twice, as I was not logged in. Anyway, I really like how J describes the fragrance as vintage and contemperary at the same time. In terms of the fragrance, I find it interesting how there is bitter herbal citrus and at the same time, there is a fruity tobacco.

  • Gabrielle says:

    Honestly, I love the way you write! The fact that this evokes the 70’s and 80’s really appeals to me and I am passionately fond of perfumes with tobacco, leather, and cedar notes, so this seems wildly attractive to me. You paint such a vividly evocative picture that I feel like I can almost smell it right now! Thanks to my friend Mitchell for steering me here!

  • Jeremi says:

    The fragrance opens with deep notes of leather and tobacco, complemented by the unique aromas of angelica and labdanum1. This combination creates a captivating and bold scent that is both alluring and sophisticated. I live in Trzebnica, Poland, EU.

  • Annika says:

    Astrobiology and Stella’s A Night at The Opera sounds like a fragrance for a sophisticated, elegant grown-up. The herbal greenery combined with tobacco, vanilla smoke, woods and leather give a luxurious nightclub vibe. I can definitely see the nod to 70s and 80s perfumery in the note list. MD, USA.