Fragrance comparison

A by Annabella Eau de Parfum vs Nocturnes (2023)

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 4 ratings analysed

A by Annabella Eau de Parfum

Annabella

—0 votes

Rank #67,096 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Nocturnes (2023)

Caron

5.004 votes

Rank #31,578 AldehydicWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nocturnes (2023) takes 2 of 4 categories.

A by Annabella Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on value for money.
Nocturnes (2023)
Choose it for a aldehydic and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

A by Annabella Eau de Parfum1/4

Nocturnes (2023)2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Nocturnes (2023)
Value for money: A by Annabella Eau de Parfum
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nocturnes (2023)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A by Annabella Eau de ParfumAnnabella

Nocturnes (2023)Caron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 17%Had 17%Want 67%

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 15%Had 0%Want 85%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageNocturnes (2023)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value0

Category winnerA by Annabella Eau de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

floral92%

earthy84%

aromatic77%

white floral69%

powdery61%

aldehydic100%

white floral92%

rose84%

floral77%

fresh69%

green61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both floral and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesBergamotCorianderHyacinthBrazilian Rosewood

Heart

CarnationJasmineIrisRoseTuberoseYlang-Ylang

Base

AmberCistus IncanusMuskOakmossPatchouliVetiver

Notes

AldehydesEgyptian JasmineRoseHyacinthTuberoseVetiverSandalHoneyGuaiac Wood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Hyacinth, Jasmine and Rose. Durations are only published for Nocturnes (2023), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night56

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Work 37%Date 29%Casual 25%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,096

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,578

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerNocturnes (2023)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A by Annabella Eau de Parfum opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes and bright bergamot, balanced by a warm touch of coriander. As the scent settles, a dense floral heart of carnation and iris develops, giving it a powdery and classic texture. The base grounds the blend with earthy oakmoss and vetiver, leaving a soapy …

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Nocturnes (2023) by Caron revives a heritage floral profile with modern clarity. The first spray releases a fizzy rush of aldehydes that smells like luxury French bath soap lathered in cold spring water. It feels pristine. Beneath that sparkling sheen lies a green hyacinth stem, creamy Egyptian jasmine, and velvety ro…

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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 lasts longer, A by Annabella Eau de Parfum or Nocturnes (2023)?

They last about the same: A by Annabella Eau de Parfum 60/100, Nocturnes (2023) 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, A by Annabella Eau de Parfum or Nocturnes (2023)?

Nocturnes (2023) projects furthest (Nocturnes (2023) 63/100, A by Annabella Eau de Parfum 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A by Annabella Eau de Parfum and Nocturnes (2023) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Hyacinth, Jasmine and Rose.

Is A by Annabella Eau de Parfum or Nocturnes (2023) better for summer or winter?

Nocturnes (2023) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A by Annabella Eau de Parfum and Nocturnes (2023)?

A by Annabella Eau de Parfum has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Coriander and Hyacinth, heart notes of Carnation, Jasmine, Iris and Rose, a base of Amber, Cistus Incanus, Musk and Oakmoss. Nocturnes (2023) features Aldehydes, Egyptian Jasmine, Rose, Hyacinth and Tuberose.