Fragrance comparison

A Gloaming Night vs Primero Marocaine

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 368 ratings analysed

A Gloaming Night

Gucci

4.02212 votes

Rank #7,862 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Primero Marocaine

ArteOlfatto

3.86156 votes

Rank #4,596 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Primero Marocaine takes 5 of 7 categories.

A Gloaming Night
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Primero Marocaine
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

A Gloaming Night2/7

Primero Marocaine5/7

Ratings & consensus: A Gloaming Night
Community sentiment: A Gloaming Night
Longevity: Primero Marocaine
Sillage & projection: Primero Marocaine
Value for money: Primero Marocaine
Versatility: Primero Marocaine
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Primero Marocaine

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A Gloaming NightGucci

Primero MarocaineArteOlfatto

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 212 votes

Have 33%Had 7%Want 61%

3.86/ 5 · 156 votes

Have 40%Had 8%Want 53%

Category winnerA Gloaming NightRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

40%Like

14%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

212 votes

54%Love

23%Like

10%Ok

11%Dislike

4%Hate

84 votes

Category winnerA Gloaming NightMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityPrimero Marocaine

SillagePrimero Marocaine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value64

Category winnerPrimero MarocaineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

patchouli88%

earthy77%

warm spicy65%

aromatic53%

balsamic42%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

tobacco84%

vanilla77%

cinnamon69%

sweet61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Cinnamon

Heart1 to 3 hours

Vetiver

Base4 to 7 hours

Patchouli

Top

TobaccoSaffronCinnamonNutmeg

Heart

PatchouliCedarVetiver

Base

VanillaWoody NotesTonka BeanAmberSandalwoodLeatherMusk

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Vetiver and Patchouli. Durations are only published for A Gloaming Night, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring64

Summer26

Fall100

Winter77

Day95

Night100

Spring52

Summer35

Fall98

Winter100

Day59

Night100

Category winnerPrimero MarocaineMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men21

Unisex67

Women12

Men28

Unisex64

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,862

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#4,596

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerPrimero MarocaineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A Gloaming Night by Gucci offers a streamlined blend of warm spice and dark woods inspired by dusk. The scent opens immediately with a dry dusting of cinnamon, giving off a warm, cozy presence rather than bakery sweetness. As the top mellows, earthy vetiver emerges to anchor the center with a dry, root-like freshness.…

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Primero Marocaine opens with a warm rush of tobacco, saffron, cinnamon and nutmeg, then settles into a smoother, sweeter drydown with vanilla, woods and a soft leather tint. It often reads rich, spiced and textured rather than airy. On skin, the tobacco can feel creamier and more rounded than it does on fabric. This i…

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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, A Gloaming Night or Primero Marocaine?

Primero Marocaine takes 5 of 7 categories. A Gloaming Night is rated 4.02/5 from 212 votes; Primero Marocaine is rated 3.86/5 from 156 votes. Choose A Gloaming Night for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Primero Marocaine for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, A Gloaming Night or Primero Marocaine?

Primero Marocaine lasts longest (Primero Marocaine 86/100, A Gloaming Night 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A Gloaming Night or Primero Marocaine?

Primero Marocaine projects furthest (Primero Marocaine 75/100, A Gloaming Night 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A Gloaming Night and Primero Marocaine smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Vetiver and Patchouli.

Is A Gloaming Night or Primero Marocaine better for summer or winter?

For summer, Primero Marocaine is the stronger pick. For winter, Primero Marocaine is the stronger pick. A Gloaming Night suits day or night wear; Primero Marocaine suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A Gloaming Night and Primero Marocaine?

A Gloaming Night has top notes of Cinnamon, heart notes of Vetiver, a base of Patchouli. Primero Marocaine has top notes of Tobacco, Saffron, Cinnamon and Nutmeg, heart notes of Patchouli, Cedar and Vetiver, a base of Vanilla, Woody Notes, Tonka Bean and Amber.