Fragrance comparison

1996 Inez & Vinoodh vs Deadly Nightshade

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 19 Oct 2026 3,034 ratings analysed

5 wins

1996 Inez & Vinoodh

Byredo

3.732,944 votes

Rank #1,156 LeatherAromatic

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26%scent match

Clearly different

Deadly Nightshade

Alkemia Perfumes

3.8090 votes

Rank #15,590 PowderyViolet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1996 Inez & Vinoodh takes 5 of 7 categories.

1996 Inez & Vinoodh
Choose it for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Deadly Nightshade
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

1996 Inez & Vinoodh5/7

Deadly Nightshade2/7

Ratings & consensus: 1996 Inez & Vinoodh
Community sentiment: 1996 Inez & Vinoodh
Longevity: 1996 Inez & Vinoodh
Sillage & projection: 1996 Inez & Vinoodh
Value for money: Deadly Nightshade
Versatility: Deadly Nightshade
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1996 Inez & Vinoodh

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

1996 Inez & VinoodhByredo

Deadly NightshadeAlkemia Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 2,944 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.80/ 5 · 90 votes

Have 27%Had 8%Want 65%

Category winner1996 Inez & VinoodhRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

32%Like

8%Ok

17%Dislike

3%Hate

2,541 votes

39%Love

28%Like

10%Ok

21%Dislike

2%Hate

90 votes

Category winner1996 Inez & VinoodhMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

Longevity1996 Inez & Vinoodh

Sillage1996 Inez & Vinoodh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value75

Category winnerDeadly NightshadeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

woody58%

animalic44%

smoky30%

powdery100%

violet92%

floral84%

leather77%

musky69%

balsamic61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both leather

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Juniper BerriesBlack Pepper

Heart

LeatherOrrisViolet

Base

PatchouliBlack AmberVanilla

Notes

VioletSuedeOpiumPatchouliBlack Amber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesViolet, Patchouli and Black Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring36

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring79

Summer50

Fall100

Winter86

Day63

Night100

Category winnerDeadly NightshadeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex66

Women14

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,156

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews307

Overall rank#15,590

PerfumerSharra Lamoureaux

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winner1996 Inez & VinoodhHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1996 Inez & Vinoodh is a challenging unisex fragrance from Byredo that focuses on leather, orris, and a persistent patchouli base. It presents a dry, resinous, and woody profile that leans into a vintage atmosphere. This is an assertive scent best suited for those who appreciate intellectual, slightly medicinal, and p…

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Deadly Nightshade by Alkemia Perfumes is a Chypre fragrance for women. Deadly Nightshade was launched in 2011. The nose behind this fragrance is Sharra Lamoureaux.

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1996 Inez & Vinoodh or Deadly Nightshade?

1996 Inez & Vinoodh takes 5 of 7 categories. 1996 Inez & Vinoodh is rated 3.73/5 from 2,944 votes; Deadly Nightshade is rated 3.80/5 from 90 votes. Choose 1996 Inez & Vinoodh for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Deadly Nightshade for a powdery and violet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 1996 Inez & Vinoodh or Deadly Nightshade?

1996 Inez & Vinoodh lasts longest (1996 Inez & Vinoodh 79/100, Deadly Nightshade 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1996 Inez & Vinoodh or Deadly Nightshade?

1996 Inez & Vinoodh projects furthest (1996 Inez & Vinoodh 69/100, Deadly Nightshade 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1996 Inez & Vinoodh and Deadly Nightshade smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather accords. Common notes include Violet, Patchouli and Black Amber.

Is 1996 Inez & Vinoodh or Deadly Nightshade better for summer or winter?

For summer, Deadly Nightshade is the stronger pick. For winter, 1996 Inez & Vinoodh is the stronger pick. Deadly Nightshade suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1996 Inez & Vinoodh and Deadly Nightshade?

1996 Inez & Vinoodh has top notes of Juniper Berries and Black Pepper, heart notes of Leather, Orris and Violet, a base of Patchouli, Black Amber and Vanilla. Deadly Nightshade features Violet, Suede, Opium, Patchouli and Black Amber.