Roja Parfums Parfum de de la Nuit No. 3 is, like many, the favorite entry of mine from the Nuit trio.
The clear addition of rose makes the blend a bit more sensual than the relatively sharp No. 1 or No. 2, and while No. 3 shares some of the floral sharpness, it seems even sweeter than the others, involving a much heavier use of resins (amber, benzoin, labdanum, incense, balsam) and a woody blend of guaiac, sandalwood, and cedar.
It impressively seems to combine the depth and range of a rosy scent, a resinous scent, and a woody scent all in one, which is very impressive. Its sophistication is palpable, as with the others, but while No. 1 and No. 2 almost keep the smeller at a distance via their sharpness and animalic twinges, No. 3 invites one closer with the rose and resins.
This is a beautiful fragrance, and No. 3 is really the only of the trio for which I'm really lamenting the pricing (retail is $1,400 for 100ml) since I'd actually love to acquire some. Maybe in another life!
9 out of 10