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Aldehyde 44 Dallas vs Christian Lacroix Nuit

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

Updated 1,237 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aldehyde 44 Dallas takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Aldehyde 44 Dallas

    Choose it for a aldehydic and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Christian Lacroix Nuit

    Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Aldehyde 44 Dallas4/7
Christian Lacroix Nuit3/7
Ratings & consensus
Christian Lacroix Nuit
Community sentiment
Christian Lacroix Nuit
Longevity
Aldehyde 44 Dallas
Sillage & projection
Aldehyde 44 Dallas
Value for money
Christian Lacroix Nuit
Versatility
Aldehyde 44 Dallas
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Aldehyde 44 Dallas

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Aldehyde 44 DallasLe Labo
Christian Lacroix NuitAvon
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.85/ 5 · 353 votes
Have 28%Had 6%Want 66%
3.92/ 5 · 884 votes
Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%
Category winnerChristian Lacroix NuitRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
37%Love
33%Like
12%Ok
15%Dislike
3%Hate

353 votes

28%Love
53%Like
2%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate

884 votes

Category winnerChristian Lacroix NuitMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityAldehyde 44 Dallas

SillageAldehyde 44 Dallas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value22
¤ Price value65
Category winnerChristian Lacroix NuitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aldehydic100%
musky92%
fresh84%
white floral77%
floral69%
powdery61%
white floral100%
amber92%
citrus84%
smoky77%
woody69%
tuberose61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
AldehydesMuskAmbrette (Musk Mallow)NarcissusNeroliVanillaWoodsy NotesTuberoseJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Top
NeroliHoneysuckleBergamot
Heart
JasmineTuberoseNarcissus
Base
IncenseWoodsy NotesAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesMusk, Narcissus, Neroli and Woodsy Notes. Durations are only published for Aldehyde 44 Dallas, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer82
Fall70
Winter48
Day100
Night32
Spring28
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerAldehyde 44 DallasMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men5
Unisex61
Women34
Men0
Unisex2
Women98
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,043

PerfumerYann Vasnier

Launched—

Reviews77

Overall rank#26,489

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAldehyde 44 DallasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aldehyde 44 Dallas by Le Labo delivers an intense rush of crisp aldehydes, clean white floral tones, and smooth musk. Created by perfumer Yann Vasnier, this scent strips away the antique weight of traditional aldehydic perfumes in favor of an airy, fizzy profile that feels remarkably clean and modern. The heart introd…

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Christian Lacroix Nuit opens with crisp bergamot and neroli before deepening into a night-blooming heart of tuberose, jasmine, and narcissus. A dark base of smoky incense, amber, and dry woodsy notes creates a cozy, sultry atmosphere. It fits chilly autumn evenings, date nights, and formal winter gatherings when you w…

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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, Aldehyde 44 Dallas or Christian Lacroix Nuit?

Aldehyde 44 Dallas takes 4 of 7 categories. Aldehyde 44 Dallas is rated 3.85/5 from 353 votes; Christian Lacroix Nuit is rated 3.92/5 from 884 votes. Choose Aldehyde 44 Dallas for a aldehydic and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Christian Lacroix Nuit for a white floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Aldehyde 44 Dallas or Christian Lacroix Nuit?

They last about the same: Aldehyde 44 Dallas 70/100, Christian Lacroix Nuit 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Aldehyde 44 Dallas or Christian Lacroix Nuit?

Projection is very close: Aldehyde 44 Dallas 63/100, Christian Lacroix Nuit 62/100 for sillage.

Do Aldehyde 44 Dallas and Christian Lacroix Nuit smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Musk, Narcissus, Neroli and Woodsy Notes.

Is Aldehyde 44 Dallas or Christian Lacroix Nuit better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aldehyde 44 Dallas is the stronger pick. For winter, Christian Lacroix Nuit is the stronger pick. Aldehyde 44 Dallas suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aldehyde 44 Dallas and Christian Lacroix Nuit?

Aldehyde 44 Dallas features Aldehydes, Musk, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Narcissus and Neroli. Christian Lacroix Nuit has top notes of Neroli, Honeysuckle and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Tuberose and Narcissus, a base of Incense, Woodsy Notes, Amber and Musk.

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