Azzaro Wanted By Night Cologne is an Amber Woody Spicy Eau de Parfum for men that turns citrus, warm spice, fruit, smoke, tobacco and dark woods into a fragrance designed for confident evening wear. Created by perfumer Quentin Bisch and introduced in 2018, Wanted By Night opens with Cinnamon, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Lemon, develops through Fruity Notes, Incense, Red Cedar and Cumin, and settles into Tobacco, Vanilla, Cedar, Leather, Benzoin, Iso E Super, Cypress and Patchouli. The fragrance creates immediate warmth but prevents its cinnamon from feeling flat by surrounding it with citrus and lavender. Smoke, fruit and dry wood then deepen the composition before tobacco, vanilla, leather and resin establish the final nocturnal character. The result feels sweet without becoming a pure gourmand, smoky without becoming harsh and woody without losing the inviting warmth that makes it especially effective for dates, dinners and cool evenings.

The opening combines Cinnamon, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Lemon, creating a contrast between fiery warmth, juicy citrus and aromatic cleanliness. Cinnamon establishes the fragrance’s signature heat with a sweet, dry and lightly woody spice effect. It immediately signals that Wanted By Night is designed for impact rather than quiet neutrality. Mandarin Orange adds juicy brightness with a rounder sweetness than sharp lemon, making the cinnamon feel more inviting. Lavender introduces classic aromatic freshness and gives the opening a clean masculine outline. Lemon supplies the sharpest citrus detail, adding tartness and a polished zest that keeps the warmth from becoming heavy too early. Each material controls a different part of the first impression. Cinnamon creates attraction, mandarin adds sweetness, lavender provides composure and lemon gives definition. Together, they produce an energetic opening that feels suitable for the transition from late afternoon into evening.

The heart develops through Fruity Notes, Incense, Red Cedar and Cumin, shifting the fragrance from bright spice toward smoke, dry wood and earthy warmth. Fruity Notes continue the sweetness of mandarin orange without reducing the heart to one recognizable fruit. Their juicy character creates an important bridge between the opening citrus and the vanilla found later. Incense adds a smoky and resinous veil that gives the composition atmosphere and reinforces its evening identity. Red Cedar contributes dry pencil-like wood with a warm reddish impression, giving the heart structure beneath the fruit and smoke. Cumin introduces the earthiest nuance, adding warm spice with a subtly skin-like quality. This note requires careful balance, and here it works as a shadow beneath cinnamon and incense rather than dominating the fragrance. The result is a heart that feels warm, smoky, sweet and woody at once, with enough contrast to remain engaging.

The drydown is built around Tobacco, Vanilla, Cedar, Leather, Benzoin, Iso E Super, Cypress and Patchouli, creating a broad foundation with sweet, resinous, woody and earthy dimensions. Tobacco provides warm leaf-like richness and receives the cinnamon naturally. Vanilla adds creamy sweetness, while Benzoin reinforces that warmth with balsamic depth. Leather gives the base a darker and more dressed-up edge. Cedar continues the dry wood from the heart, while Cypress introduces an aromatic evergreen character. Patchouli adds earth and shadow beneath the sweetness. Iso E Super contributes smooth, diffusive woodiness that helps the other base materials form a coherent trail. The effect is substantial without becoming exclusively tobacco-focused, with vanilla and benzoin softening the leather, cedar and patchouli while cypress maintains aromatic definition.

Wanted By Night develops through a connected sequence in which each stage prepares the next. Cinnamon establishes warmth, while Mandarin Orange and Lemon create light around it. Lavender provides an aromatic bridge into the woody heart. Fruity Notes extend the opening’s citrus sweetness, while Incense introduces the smoke that will complement tobacco. Red Cedar prepares the dry woods of the base, and Cumin adds the earthy warmth later reinforced by patchouli. In the drydown, Tobacco develops the smoky theme, Vanilla and Benzoin reinterpret the fruity sweetness, and Leather darkens the overall mood. Cedar, Cypress, Patchouli and Iso E Super provide structure and diffusion. The composition therefore changes gradually rather than abandoning its opening character, allowing cinnamon, fruit, smoke and wood to remain connected throughout the wear.

Within Azzaro’s Wanted collection, Wanted By Night occupies a darker and more nocturnal position than the original Wanted Eau de Toilette. It is warmer than a conventional fresh-spicy cologne because Cinnamon, Tobacco, Vanilla and Benzoin provide substantial sweetness and depth. It is brighter than a dense tobacco fragrance because Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Lavender illuminate the opening. It is more atmospheric than a straightforward woody fragrance because Incense, Cumin and Leather add smoke, earth and texture. The combination of Red Cedar, Cedar, Cypress, Patchouli and Iso E Super gives the fragrance several distinct woody dimensions instead of one generic wood accord. This complexity makes it a strong choice for men seeking an evening signature that remains recognizable, versatile and approachable despite its substantial base.

For a close dinner, date or restrained indoor event, apply Azzaro Wanted By Night Cologne with one spray beneath clothing or two controlled sprays across the upper chest. This approach keeps Cinnamon, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Lemon energetic while allowing Fruity Notes, Incense, Red Cedar and Cumin to develop considerately. For a party, wedding, formal event or cool outdoor evening, two or three carefully placed sprays can give Tobacco, Vanilla, Cedar, Leather, Benzoin, Iso E Super, Cypress and Patchouli fuller presence. Applying over unscented moisturizer may improve retention on dry skin. Products purchased through Guilty Fragrance are represented as 100% authentic. Eligible purchases receive free US shipping under applicable store terms, while international shipping is available separately and is not free. Purchases are supported by a 30-day return policy.

Fragrance Family

Amber | Woody | Spicy

Scent Notes

Top Notes

Cinnamon | Mandarin Orange | Lavender | Lemon

Middle Notes

Fruity Notes | Incense | Red Cedar | Cumin

Base Notes

Tobacco | Vanilla | Cedar | Leather | Benzoin | Iso E Super | Cypress | Patchouli

Why Choose Azzaro Wanted By Night Cologne

• A fiery cinnamon-and-citrus opening: Wanted By Night begins with Cinnamon, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Lemon, creating a vivid first impression that balances warmth against brightness. Cinnamon supplies sweet heat and establishes the fragrance’s evening character immediately. Mandarin orange contributes round and juicy citrus, while lemon adds a sharper tart effect that prevents the opening from becoming overly sweet. Lavender introduces aromatic cleanliness and gives the accord a familiar masculine structure. This contrast makes Wanted By Night more engaging than a basic cinnamon fragrance and warmer than a standard fresh cologne. It is particularly appealing to men who want an opening that attracts attention without relying on harsh synthetic freshness or a one-dimensional blast of sweetness.
• A smoky, fruity and woody heart: Fruity Notes, Incense, Red Cedar and Cumin create the transitional stage that gives Wanted By Night much of its distinctive personality. Fruity notes continue the sweetness of mandarin while incense introduces a smoky and atmospheric quality. Red cedar supplies dry woody definition, and cumin adds earthy warmth with a subtle skin-like nuance. These materials allow the fragrance to move naturally from citrus and cinnamon toward tobacco, leather and patchouli. The heart feels complex without becoming chaotic because each note develops part of the opening or prepares part of the drydown. It is particularly effective for evening wear because its fruit remains inviting while smoke, wood and spice create the darker mood expected from a date-night or formal fragrance.
• A deep tobacco, leather and vanilla drydown: Tobacco, Vanilla, Cedar, Leather, Benzoin, Iso E Super, Cypress and Patchouli create a substantial finish with multiple layers. Tobacco adds warm leaf-like richness, while vanilla and benzoin produce creamy and balsamic sweetness. Leather gives the base a darker character, and cedar provides dry structure. Cypress contributes aromatic evergreen freshness, patchouli adds earth and Iso E Super creates smooth woody diffusion. This foundation gives the Eau de Parfum a recognizable later stage instead of allowing the cinnamon and citrus opening to disappear into generic sweetness. It is an excellent choice for men who want tobacco and leather softened by vanilla rather than presented in an austere or overly smoky composition.
• A bold creation from the Azzaro Wanted collection: Created by Quentin Bisch and introduced in 2018, Wanted By Night expands the Wanted concept into a darker and warmer direction designed for evening use. The fragrance preserves the collection’s energetic personality through Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Fruity Notes, but gives that brightness a nocturnal setting through Cinnamon, Incense, Tobacco, Leather and Patchouli. Vanilla and benzoin make the composition inviting, while several woods give it structure. This balance makes Wanted By Night recognizable within the Azzaro catalog without feeling like a minor variation of the original Wanted. It is particularly suitable for collectors, gift buyers and men seeking an established designer fragrance with a clear identity.
• Created for fall, winter and memorable evenings: Wanted By Night performs most naturally during fall, winter, cool spring evenings, dates, dinners, weddings, parties and formal occasions. Cinnamon, Cumin, Tobacco, Vanilla and Benzoin create warmth that complements cool air, while Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Lavender keep the fragrance lively. Incense and Leather add evening depth, while Cedar, Cypress and Patchouli support formal presentation. One spray can create subtle warmth in a close environment, while two or three controlled sprays may provide fuller presence for an outdoor event. Lighter application is preferable during intense heat or in fragrance-sensitive offices.
• Strong value against premium and budget alternatives: Wanted By Night offers more development than a lower-priced cinnamon or tobacco spray because it moves through Cinnamon, citrus, Lavender, fruit, Incense, Red Cedar, Cumin, Tobacco, Vanilla, Leather, Benzoin, several woods and Patchouli. Higher-priced tobacco fragrances such as Parfums de Marly Herod offer their own luxury presentation and tobacco-vanilla interpretation, while inexpensive alternatives may lack the same smoky heart or layered woody base. Wanted By Night is the smarter choice for shoppers seeking a recognizable designer Eau de Parfum that can cover dates, parties, weddings and cool-weather evenings without moving into premium niche pricing.

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