Azzaro Wanted By Night is what happens when a fragrance house takes its playful, youthful DNA and turns the lights down. Released in 2018 as a nighttime flanker to the original Wanted, this one trades the bright, fresh energy for something darker, warmer, and far more seductive.
The opening hits you with a blast of cinnamon and mandarin orange — spicy and sweet at the same time, like walking into a bakery that also sells leather jackets. There's a touch of lemon and lavender keeping things from going full gourmand, but make no mistake: this fragrance leans sweet and bold from the very first spray.
As it settles into the mid, you start picking up incense and red cedar with hints of cumin. The fruity sweetness doesn't disappear — it just gets wrapped in something smokier and more complex. This is the stage where Wanted By Night really earns its name. There's a warmth here that feels genuinely inviting, the kind of scent that pulls people closer rather than announcing your arrival from across the room.
The Dry Down
The base is where this fragrance lives for most of its life on skin. Tobacco, vanilla, and leather blend together into a smooth, slightly boozy warmth. Think of it as the olfactory equivalent of a whiskey neat by a fireplace. The cedar and patchouli in the base give it just enough woodiness to keep the sweetness grounded. It never becomes cloying or one-dimensional — there's always something pulling you back in for another sniff.
Performance
Performance is solid for a designer at this price point. Expect 6-8 hours of longevity with moderate-to-strong projection for the first 2-3 hours before settling into a closer, skin-scent territory. In cold weather, this thing opens up beautifully and projects further. In summer heat, it can become overwhelming — this is firmly a fall/winter fragrance.
When to Wear It
Date nights are the obvious play here, and for good reason. Wanted By Night has that magnetic, come-closer quality that works perfectly in intimate settings. It's also excellent for nights out, dinners, and any evening social event where you want to smell sophisticated without being boring. Skip the office — this is too bold for a conference room.
The Verdict
At its typical price point (often under $40 for 100ml), Azzaro Wanted By Night is one of the best values in designer fragrance. It punches well above its weight class in both scent quality and performance. The cinnamon-tobacco-vanilla combo has been done before, but Azzaro nails the balance here — sweet enough to be approachable, dark enough to be interesting.
If you're building a collection and need a reliable cold-weather date night scent that won't break the bank, this should be near the top of your list. It's not the most unique fragrance on the market, but it does what it does extremely well.
Rating: 8/10
Best seasons: Fall, Winter
Best occasions: Date night, nights out, dinners
Longevity: 6-8 hours
Projection: Moderate to strong
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