Fragrance comparison

A Book Liason In Lisbon vs Sultane Nuit Fatale

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 214 ratings analysed

5 wins

A Book Liason In Lisbon

Zara

3.81180 votes

Rank #12,084 FruityPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Sultane Nuit Fatale

Jeanne Arthes

3.9134 votes

Rank #32,037 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A Book Liason In Lisbon takes 5 of 7 categories.

A Book Liason In Lisbon
Choose it for a fruity and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sultane Nuit Fatale
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

A Book Liason In Lisbon5/7

Sultane Nuit Fatale2/7

Ratings & consensus: A Book Liason In Lisbon
Community sentiment: A Book Liason In Lisbon
Longevity: Sultane Nuit Fatale
Sillage & projection: Sultane Nuit Fatale
Value for money: A Book Liason In Lisbon
Versatility: A Book Liason In Lisbon
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: A Book Liason In Lisbon

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A Book Liason In LisbonZara

Sultane Nuit FataleJeanne Arthes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 180 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.91/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 30%Had 16%Want 54%

Category winnerA Book Liason In LisbonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

55%Like

22%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

180 votes

26%Love

50%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerA Book Liason In LisbonMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevitySultane Nuit Fatale

SillageSultane Nuit Fatale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value71

Category winnerA Book Liason In LisbonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

patchouli88%

sweet77%

woody65%

warm spicy53%

earthy42%

fruity100%

sweet86%

vanilla72%

fresh58%

white floral44%

lactonic30%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Plum

Heart

Strawberry

Base

Patchouli

Top15-30 mins

StrawberryPlumCassis

Heart2-3 hrs

LitchiJasmine

Base5-7 hrs

PralineVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPlum, Strawberry and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Sultane Nuit Fatale, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer59

Fall93

Winter51

Day100

Night25

Spring60

Summer33

Fall100

Winter80

Day50

Night100

Category winnerA Book Liason In LisbonMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex21

Women78

Men7

Unisex0

Women93

Date 34%Party 30%Casual 23%Work 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,084

PerfumerAne Ayo

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#32,037

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerA Book Liason In LisbonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara A Book Liason In Lisbon opens with a punch of juicy plum before settling into sweet strawberry and an earthy patchouli base. Composed by perfumer Ane Ayo, this fruity chypre delivers a bright profile tailored for casual spring mornings and crisp autumn afternoons. It offers an easy budget grab for anyone who enjo…

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Sultane Nuit Fatale by Jeanne Arthes is an affordable dark berry gourmand built around juicy strawberry, ripe plum, and warm praline. The opening hits with a bright splash of strawberry syrup, tart cassis, and dark plum before settling into a soft floral heart of jasmine and tropical litchi. As it dries down, sweet va…

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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, A Book Liason In Lisbon or Sultane Nuit Fatale?

A Book Liason In Lisbon takes 5 of 7 categories. A Book Liason In Lisbon is rated 3.81/5 from 180 votes; Sultane Nuit Fatale is rated 3.91/5 from 34 votes. Choose A Book Liason In Lisbon for a fruity and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sultane Nuit Fatale for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, A Book Liason In Lisbon or Sultane Nuit Fatale?

Sultane Nuit Fatale lasts longest (Sultane Nuit Fatale 62/100, A Book Liason In Lisbon 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A Book Liason In Lisbon or Sultane Nuit Fatale?

Sultane Nuit Fatale projects furthest (Sultane Nuit Fatale 74/100, A Book Liason In Lisbon 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A Book Liason In Lisbon and Sultane Nuit Fatale smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Plum, Strawberry and Patchouli.

Is A Book Liason In Lisbon or Sultane Nuit Fatale better for summer or winter?

For summer, A Book Liason In Lisbon is the stronger pick. For winter, Sultane Nuit Fatale is the stronger pick. A Book Liason In Lisbon suits daytime wear; Sultane Nuit Fatale suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A Book Liason In Lisbon and Sultane Nuit Fatale?

A Book Liason In Lisbon has top notes of Plum, heart notes of Strawberry, a base of Patchouli. Sultane Nuit Fatale has top notes of Strawberry, Plum and Cassis, heart notes of Litchi and Jasmine, a base of Praline, Vanilla and Patchouli.