Fragrance comparison

Baruffa vs Dans la Nuit

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 253 ratings analysed

5 wins

Baruffa

Atkinsons

4.2139 votes

Rank #17,319 AmberFloral

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40%scent match

Some overlap

Dans la Nuit

Worth

3.99214 votes

Rank #3,817 PowderyFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Baruffa takes 5 of 7 categories.

Baruffa
Choose it for a amber and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Dans la Nuit
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Baruffa5/7

Dans la Nuit2/7

Ratings & consensus: Baruffa
Community sentiment: Baruffa
Longevity: Baruffa
Sillage & projection: Baruffa
Value for money: Baruffa
Versatility: Dans la Nuit
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dans la Nuit

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BaruffaAtkinsons

Dans la NuitWorth

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 21%Had 47%Want 32%

3.99/ 5 · 214 votes

Have 48%Had 15%Want 36%

Category winnerBaruffaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

56%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

45%Love

43%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

175 votes

Category winnerBaruffaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityBaruffa

SillageBaruffa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value91

¤ Price value63

Category winnerBaruffaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

floral92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

white floral69%

woody61%

powdery100%

floral92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

amber61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both floral, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotCassisStar AnisePetitgrainRed AppleAldehydes

Heart

CarnationYlang-YlangRoseOrris RootNeroliLily-of-the-ValleyAfrican Orange Flower

Base

OlibanumFrench labdanum

Top

AldehydesVioletGreen NotesBergamotLemon

Heart

CarnationOrris RootRoseYlang-YlangJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCinnamon

Base

SandalwoodAmberCivetTonka BeanMuskVanillaVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Aldehydes, Carnation and Ylang-Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer30

Fall90

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring66

Summer37

Fall100

Winter79

Day40

Night100

Category winnerDans la NuitMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

Men0

Unisex23

Women77

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,319

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#3,817

PerfumerMaurice Blanchet

Launched—

Reviews42

Category winnerDans la NuitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Baruffa is an airy, bright floral aldehyde with a very Italian vintage character. It opens sharp, sparkling and green, moves through apple, florals and spice, then settles into a warmer incense and labdanum drydown. It often comes across lively rather than heavy, with a textured 1980s style that many wearers still fin…

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Dans la Nuit by Worth is a classic floral fragrance launched in 1924, defined by its complex aldehydic and powdery character. It opens with sharp green notes and violet before softening into a resinous heart of carnation and orris root. Designed for evening wear, it creates a nostalgic atmosphere, making it a fitting …

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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, Baruffa or Dans la Nuit?

Baruffa takes 5 of 7 categories. Baruffa is rated 4.21/5 from 39 votes; Dans la Nuit is rated 3.99/5 from 214 votes. Choose Baruffa for a amber and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Dans la Nuit for a powdery and floral character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Baruffa or Dans la Nuit?

Baruffa lasts longest (Baruffa 80/100, Dans la Nuit 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baruffa or Dans la Nuit?

Baruffa projects furthest (Baruffa 76/100, Dans la Nuit 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baruffa and Dans la Nuit smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Aldehydes, Carnation and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Baruffa or Dans la Nuit better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dans la Nuit is the stronger pick. For winter, Baruffa is the stronger pick. Baruffa suits evening wear; Dans la Nuit suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Baruffa and Dans la Nuit?

Baruffa has top notes of Bergamot, Cassis, Star Anise and Petitgrain, heart notes of Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Orris Root, a base of Olibanum and French labdanum. Dans la Nuit has top notes of Aldehydes, Violet, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Orris Root, Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Civet and Tonka Bean.