Fragrance comparison

#5 vetiver/vanilla vs Dans la Nuit

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 251 ratings analysed

#5 vetiver/vanilla

Dilís Parfum

3.7637 votes

Rank #41,947 WoodyVanilla

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33%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Dans la Nuit

Worth

3.99214 votes

Rank #3,725 PowderyFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dans la Nuit takes 6 of 7 categories.

#5 vetiver/vanilla
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Dans la Nuit
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

#5 vetiver/vanilla1/7

Dans la Nuit6/7

Ratings & consensus: Dans la Nuit
Community sentiment: Dans la Nuit
Longevity: Dans la Nuit
Sillage & projection: Dans la Nuit
Value for money: #5 vetiver/vanilla
Versatility: Dans la Nuit
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dans la Nuit

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

#5 vetiver/vanillaDilís Parfum

Dans la NuitWorth

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 57%Had 5%Want 39%

3.99/ 5 · 214 votes

Have 48%Had 15%Want 36%

Category winnerDans la NuitRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

16%Love

54%Like

19%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

45%Love

43%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

175 votes

Category winnerDans la NuitMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityDans la Nuit

SillageDans la Nuit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value63

Category winner#5 vetiver/vanillaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

vanilla88%

aromatic77%

powdery65%

earthy53%

balsamic42%

powdery100%

floral92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

amber61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

AldehydesFreesia

Heart1 to 2 hours

Vetiver

Base2 to 4 hours

VanillaSandalwood

Top

AldehydesVioletGreen NotesBergamotLemon

Heart

CarnationOrris RootRoseYlang-YlangJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCinnamon

Base

SandalwoodAmberCivetTonka BeanMuskVanillaVetiver

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Vetiver, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for #5 vetiver/vanilla, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring36

Summer14

Fall100

Winter64

Day93

Night100

Spring66

Summer37

Fall100

Winter79

Day40

Night100

Category winnerDans la NuitMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex34

Women66

Men0

Unisex23

Women77

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,947

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,725

PerfumerMaurice Blanchet

Launched—

Reviews42

Category winnerDans la NuitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

#5 vetiver/vanilla by Dilís Parfum delivers an intriguing balance of crisp freshness, earthy rootiness, and warm sweetness. It opens with an airy sparkle of aldehydes alongside clean, floral freesia. This bright introduction quickly transitions toward the heart, where vetiver takes centre stage with dry, grassy, and s…

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Dans la Nuit by Worth is a classic floral fragrance launched in 1924, defined by its complex aldehydic and powdery character. It opens with sharp green notes and violet before softening into a resinous heart of carnation and orris root. Designed for evening wear, it creates a nostalgic atmosphere, making it a fitting …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, #5 vetiver/vanilla or Dans la Nuit?

Dans la Nuit takes 6 of 7 categories. #5 vetiver/vanilla is rated 3.76/5 from 37 votes; Dans la Nuit is rated 3.99/5 from 214 votes. Choose #5 vetiver/vanilla for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Dans la Nuit for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, #5 vetiver/vanilla or Dans la Nuit?

Dans la Nuit lasts longest (Dans la Nuit 71/100, #5 vetiver/vanilla 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, #5 vetiver/vanilla or Dans la Nuit?

Dans la Nuit projects furthest (Dans la Nuit 62/100, #5 vetiver/vanilla 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do #5 vetiver/vanilla and Dans la Nuit smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Vetiver, Vanilla and Sandalwood.

Is #5 vetiver/vanilla or Dans la Nuit better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dans la Nuit is the stronger pick. For winter, Dans la Nuit is the stronger pick. #5 vetiver/vanilla suits day or night wear; Dans la Nuit suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in #5 vetiver/vanilla and Dans la Nuit?

#5 vetiver/vanilla has top notes of Aldehydes and Freesia, heart notes of Vetiver, a base of Vanilla and Sandalwood. Dans la Nuit has top notes of Aldehydes, Violet, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Orris Root, Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Civet and Tonka Bean.