Fragrance comparison

508 Nightfall vs Barbicaja

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 72 ratings analysed

5 wins

508 Nightfall

Michael Malul London

4.0244 votes

Rank #42,261 White FloralPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Barbicaja

Spoturno

4.0028 votes

Rank #52,014 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

508 Nightfall takes 5 of 7 categories.

508 Nightfall
Choose it for a white floral and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Barbicaja
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

508 Nightfall5/7

Barbicaja2/7

Ratings & consensus: 508 Nightfall
Community sentiment: 508 Nightfall
Longevity: Barbicaja
Sillage & projection: Barbicaja
Value for money: 508 Nightfall
Versatility: 508 Nightfall
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 508 Nightfall

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

508 NightfallMichael Malul London

BarbicajaSpoturno

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 43%Had 9%Want 47%

4.00/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 16%Had 0%Want 84%

Category winner508 NightfallRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

30%Like

14%Ok

5%Dislike

7%Hate

44 votes

50%Love

21%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

28 votes

Category winner508 NightfallMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBarbicaja

SillageBarbicaja

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value32

Category winner508 NightfallBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

patchouli92%

tuberose84%

soft spicy77%

sweet69%

woody61%

white floral100%

floral86%

green72%

tuberose58%

fresh spicy44%

woody30%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both white floral, tuberose and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperApricotBergamot

Heart

TuberoseOrange BlossomJasmine

Base

PatchouliVanillaMoss

Top

HyacinthFloral NotesLily of the ValleyFreesia

Heart

TuberoseJasmineOrange BlossomApricot

Base

CedarwoodVanillaVetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesApricot, Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer12

Fall100

Winter94

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer67

Fall56

Winter33

Day100

Night40

Category winner508 NightfallMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex4

Women92

Men13

Unisex19

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,261

PerfumerGabriela Chelariu

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,014

PerfumerChristopher Sheldrake

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner508 NightfallHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

508 Nightfall is a white floral evening scent built around tuberose, patchouli, and a soft sweet edge. It opens with bergamot, apricot, and pink pepper, then settles into a fuller floral heart that feels warm, slightly spicy, and more sensual than fresh. It suits someone who wants a feminine, date-night style fragranc…

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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, 508 Nightfall or Barbicaja?

508 Nightfall takes 5 of 7 categories. 508 Nightfall is rated 4.02/5 from 44 votes; Barbicaja is rated 4.00/5 from 28 votes. Choose 508 Nightfall for a white floral and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Barbicaja for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 508 Nightfall or Barbicaja?

Barbicaja lasts longest (Barbicaja 71/100, 508 Nightfall 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 508 Nightfall or Barbicaja?

Barbicaja projects furthest (Barbicaja 57/100, 508 Nightfall 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 508 Nightfall and Barbicaja smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, tuberose and woody accords. Common notes include Apricot, Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Jasmine.

Is 508 Nightfall or Barbicaja better for summer or winter?

For summer, Barbicaja is the stronger pick. For winter, 508 Nightfall is the stronger pick. 508 Nightfall suits evening wear; Barbicaja suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 508 Nightfall and Barbicaja?

508 Nightfall has top notes of Pink Pepper, Apricot and Bergamot, heart notes of Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla and Moss. Barbicaja has top notes of Hyacinth, Floral Notes, Lily of the Valley and Freesia, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Apricot, a base of Cedarwood, Vanilla, Vetiver and Patchouli.