Fragrance comparison

Arbre De Nuit vs Royale Blue

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 258 ratings analysed

4 wins

Arbre De Nuit

Marc Joseph

3.8330 votes

Rank #32,527 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Royale Blue

Rasasi

3.56228 votes

Rank #4,254 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arbre De Nuit takes 4 of 7 categories.

Arbre De Nuit
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Royale Blue
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Arbre De Nuit4/7

Royale Blue3/7

Ratings & consensus: Arbre De Nuit
Community sentiment: Royale Blue
Longevity: Arbre De Nuit
Sillage & projection: Arbre De Nuit
Value for money: Royale Blue
Versatility: Arbre De Nuit
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Royale Blue

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Arbre De NuitMarc Joseph

Royale BlueRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 46%Had 11%Want 43%

3.56/ 5 · 228 votes

Have 48%Had 27%Want 25%

Category winnerArbre De NuitRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

40%Like

23%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

34%Love

47%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

217 votes

Category winnerRoyale BlueMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityArbre De Nuit

SillageArbre De Nuit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value88

Category winnerRoyale BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

warm spicy84%

cinnamon77%

citrus69%

vanilla61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

marine77%

citrus69%

aquatic53%

fresh spicy46%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PeachMelonOrangeLemonBergamotCassisApple

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonPatchouliGurjan balsamCedarJasmineNeroli

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaMusk

Top

Sea NotesGalbanumBergamotMelonAppleOrangePeach

Heart

LavenderJasminePeonyRose

Base

PatchouliCedarVetiverMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesPeach, Melon, Orange and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Arbre De Nuit, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer27

Fall67

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day100

Night15

Category winnerArbre De NuitMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex30

Women70

Date 37%Party 28%Work 19%Casual 16%

Men85

Unisex12

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,527

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#4,254

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews47

Category winnerRoyale BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Joseph Arbre De Nuit hits the skin with an energetic burst of crisp apple, juicy peach, and bright bergamot. The initial alcohol vapor stings for two minutes. Give it time. Once the mist settles, the scent transforms into a dark, resinous core. Warm cinnamon, earthy patchouli, and dry cedar quickly push past the …

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Rasasi Royale Blue opens with a crisp wave of sea notes and melon before settling into a aromatic floral heart of lavender and rose. This woody musk composition feels clean and aquatic on the skin, making it a reliable choice for daily wear. Its airy profile performs well in temperate spring weather, providing a fresh…

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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, Arbre De Nuit or Royale Blue?

Arbre De Nuit takes 4 of 7 categories. Arbre De Nuit is rated 3.83/5 from 30 votes; Royale Blue is rated 3.56/5 from 228 votes. Choose Arbre De Nuit for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Royale Blue for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Arbre De Nuit or Royale Blue?

They last about the same: Arbre De Nuit 65/100, Royale Blue 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Arbre De Nuit or Royale Blue?

Arbre De Nuit projects furthest (Arbre De Nuit 63/100, Royale Blue 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arbre De Nuit and Royale Blue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Peach, Melon, Orange and Bergamot.

Is Arbre De Nuit or Royale Blue better for summer or winter?

For summer, Arbre De Nuit is the stronger pick. For winter, Arbre De Nuit is the stronger pick. Arbre De Nuit suits evening wear; Royale Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arbre De Nuit and Royale Blue?

Arbre De Nuit has top notes of Peach, Melon, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Cinnamon, Patchouli, Gurjan balsam and Cedar, a base of Vanilla and Musk. Royale Blue has top notes of Sea Notes, Galbanum, Bergamot and Melon, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine, Peony and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Vetiver and Musk.