Fragrance comparison

Anthracite vs Night Secret

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 129 ratings analysed

Anthracite

Jacomo

4.13127 votes

Rank #10,641 GreenWhite Floral

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30%scent match

Clearly different

Night Secret

Dévier

4.502 votes

Rank #55,876 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Anthracite
Choose it for a green and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Night Secret
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Anthracite2/4

Night Secret2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Night Secret
Sillage & projection: Night Secret
Value for money: Anthracite
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Anthracite

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AnthraciteJacomo

Night SecretDévier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 35%Had 21%Want 44%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

56%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

127 votes

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityNight Secret

SillageNight Secret

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAnthraciteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

floral61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HiacynthBasilBergamotLemon

Heart

NarcissusOrris RootOrange BlossomTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyVioletRoseJasmine

Base

AmberVetiverCedarHeliotropeBenzoinMuskVanilla

Top20-30 mins

PomeloLemonCorianderSageBasilBergamotKaffir Lime

Heart2-4 hrs

Pink PepperTuberoseApplePatchouliJuniper BerriesBlackcurrantCedarCypriol

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberLeatherTonkaBenzoinHeliotrope

InformationalShared notesBasil, Bergamot, Lemon and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Night Secret, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall94

Winter78

Day100

Night58

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day92

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex29

Women54

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Work 32%Casual 29%Date 25%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,641

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#55,876

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAnthraciteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Anthracite by Jacomo is a complex oriental floral fragrance launched in 1990. It balances green notes like hyacinth and basil against a dense base of vanilla, benzoin, and amber. This scent feels mysterious and dark, suited for cooler weather when you want a fragrance that feels like an enchanted forest.

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Night Secret by Dévier opens with a sharp burst of tart pomelo, crushed basil, and bitter kaffir lime. It commands attention immediately. The initial citrus rush quickly gives way to a deeper heart of crisp cedar, spicy pink pepper, and tart blackcurrant. As it settles onto the skin, rich leather and warm amber anchor…

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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, Anthracite or Night Secret?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Anthracite is rated 4.13/5 from 127 votes; Night Secret is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Anthracite for a green and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Night Secret for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Anthracite or Night Secret?

Night Secret lasts longest (Night Secret 80/100, Anthracite 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Anthracite or Night Secret?

Projection is very close: Night Secret 63/100, Anthracite 61/100 for sillage.

Do Anthracite and Night Secret smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Basil, Bergamot, Lemon and Tuberose.

Is Anthracite or Night Secret better for summer or winter?

Anthracite suits daytime wear; Night Secret suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Anthracite and Night Secret?

Anthracite has top notes of Hiacynth, Basil, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Narcissus, Orris Root, Orange Blossom and Tuberose, a base of Amber, Vetiver, Cedar and Heliotrope. Night Secret has top notes of Pomelo, Lemon, Coriander and Sage, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Tuberose, Apple and Patchouli, a base of Amber, Leather, Tonka and Benzoin.