Devil’s Night Cap

Lush Devil's Night Cap: A Considered Review

There is a category of fragrance bought once and remembered for years, and Devil's Night Cap sits in it for a measurable reason. This EDP from Lush, built on Earthy, Mossy, Woody, Aromatic, Warm Spicy and released in 2012, was composed to be distinctive first and agreeable second. The data below shows exactly where that trade-off lands.

An uncompromisingly gothic British indie concoction smelling of damp graveyard earth, oakmoss, and dark witchcraft.

Devil's Night Cap Notes Breakdown

Devil's Night Cap opens with Oakmoss and Herbal Notes — an assertive first impression that carries across a room. Once that burns off, usually inside the first half hour, the heart turns to Cumin and Ylang-Ylang. What lingers on skin and clothing hours later is the base: Woody Notes and Dirt.

Strip it back to the bones and the profile reads Earthy, Mossy, Woody, Aromatic, Warm Spicy — the kind of profile that rewards a second and third wearing.

How It Performs: The Numbers

Longevity (8/10): Devil's Night Cap delivers strong longevity for EDP. On most skin types expect 8–12 hours. A single morning application typically carries through well into the evening without reinforcement.

Sillage (7/10): Devil's Night Cap projects as a confident aura, detectable by those nearby. Application to pulse points — wrists, neck, and behind the ears — maximises projection without overwhelming the room.

Versatility (4/10): Devil's Night Cap is suited to a specific context, with a clearly defined personality that not all occasions can accommodate. This is a specialist fragrance — intensely suited to specific contexts, deliberately challenging outside of them.

Value (7/10): Pricing at around $100 feels appropriate for what you get — neither a bargain nor an overreach.

Devil's Night Cap Across Five Climate Zones

Of the five climate zones we score, Devil's Night Cap does best in mild (Islamabad, San Francisco) at 8/10 — it keeps its shape there instead of turning sharp or fading fast. The number to watch is extreme heat (Riyadh, Phoenix) at 3/10, where you are better off reaching for something else.

Captures the ultimate damp, foggy English woodland midnight atmosphere.

To see how it ranks against every other fragrance for your conditions, run the Climate Matcher.

Occasions & When to Wear

Devil's Night Cap is best suited to Artistic, Halloween, Nighttime. Its projection is calibrated for the occasions listed — confident enough to register, controlled enough to remain appropriate in close quarters.

Seasonally, Devil's Night Cap performs best in Fall, Winter. The climate data supports this range, though performance at the extremes — deep cold or intense heat — may vary.

Versus Zoologist Bat in damp earthy realism.

Devil's Night Cap Price Guide

Internationally, Devil's Night Cap sits at $100–$150. That is mainstream designer territory — an accessible price for a fragrance intended for regular rotation.

Regional pricing: PKR 25,000–35,000 in Pakistan, AED 350–500 in the UAE. The currency switcher at the top of this page converts every price on the site — EUR, GBP, SAR and more — using current rates.

Where to buy: Internationally: Lush UK, Lush USA. GCC/UAE: Lush Middle East. Pakistan: Imported niche sellers.

Verdict

Devil's Night Cap earns its premium through genuine distinction rather than marketing mythology — a fragrance that rewards the wearer rather than impressing bystanders.

An overall 6.2/10 puts Devil's Night Cap in solid-but-situational territory: strong where it is strong, ordinary elsewhere. Match it to the right season and occasion and it pays off.

Smells so literally like wet soil and cumin-laden sweat that mainstream buyers recoil in shock.

Still deciding? Put it head-to-head against anything else in the database — scores, notes and prices side by side.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Devil's Night Cap last?

Devil's Night Cap has a longevity score of 8/10. On average skin, expect 8–12 hours. Performance can vary with skin type, application method, and ambient temperature — heat accelerates diffusion while dry skin absorbs fragrance faster.

Is Devil's Night Cap worth the price?

At around $100, Devil's Night Cap by Lush is fairly priced for what it delivers. Its performance scores, climate range, and composition quality make it a strong value proposition.

What does Devil's Night Cap smell like?

Devil's Night Cap is characterised by Earthy, Mossy, Woody, Aromatic, Warm Spicy accords. Opening with Oakmoss and Herbal Notes, the heart revolves around Cumin and Ylang-Ylang, settling into a base of Woody Notes and Dirt.

Is Devil's Night Cap good for hot or humid weather?

Devil's Night Cap was not designed for extreme heat (score: 4/10). In genuinely hot climates, reserve it for cooled indoor environments or evening wear.

Is Devil's Night Cap for men or women?

Devil's Night Cap is marketed as a Unisex fragrance. In practice, its character is better defined by its composition than by any marketing category.