As a massive fan of the original fragrance, I had high expectations for Big Night Extrait. The OG is absolute magic, rich, bold, and easily a staple in my collection. Naturally, I expected an Extrait de Parfum concentration to take everything that made the original great and dial it up in performance, richness, and depth. After eagerly waiting 12 days for this bottle to arrive, the letdown was even worse.
Unfortunately, Big Night fails to deliver on that promise.
The moment you spray it on skin, the opening collapses almost immediately. Within mere seconds, it drops straight to a faint skin scent. For an Extrait concentration where oil content is supposed to guarantee strong projection and extended longevity the complete lack of performance is baffling and frankly unacceptable at this price point. You shouldn't have to bury your nose in your wrist immediately after application just to verify you actually put fragrance on.
If you are buying this expecting an upgraded, longer-lasting, or more powerful evolution of the original, save your money. It lacks the presence of the OG and fails to meet the basic standards of an Extrait. After a nearly two-week wait for shipping, this turned out to be a deeply frustrating purchase.