Bleecker Street vs Busker Nuit
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
65%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Bleecker Street takes 4 of 5 categories.
Bleecker StreetChoose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Busker NuitChoose it for a aromatic and caramel character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Bleecker Street4/5
Busker Nuit1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Bleecker Street
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Bleecker Street
- Sillage & projection
- Bleecker Street
- Value for money
- Busker Nuit
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Bleecker Street
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Bleecker StreetBond No 9Busker NuitOakchaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 3,099 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
3.31/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 52%Had 6%Want 42%
Category winnerBleecker StreetRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
32%Like
7%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
2,312 votes
15%Love
38%Like
23%Ok
8%Dislike
15%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBleecker Street
SillageBleecker Street
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBusker NuitBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
ozonic77%
green69%
earthy61%
aromatic100%
caramel92%
fruity84%
amber77%
sweet69%
white floral61%
Scent match65%Closely related · both fruity and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Violet LeafBlueberryCassisThyme
Heart
CedarJasmineCinnamon
Base
OakmossSuedePatchouliAmberVanillaCaramel
Top
ThymeBlueberryViolet LeafCassis
Heart
JasmineCinnamonCedar
Base
CaramelAmberPatchouliSuedeVanillaOakmoss
InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Blueberry, Cassis and Thyme. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer85
Fall0
Winter16
Day–
Night–
Spring83
Summer33
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,070
PerfumerDavid Apel
Launched—
Reviews236
Overall rank#66,919
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerBleecker StreetHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBleecker Street opens with a cool green-fruity mix of violet leaf, cassis and blueberry, then settles into cedar, moss, suede and a soft sweet base. It reads polished, slightly aromatic and quietly distinctive rather than loud. This is the kind of unisex scent that often suits daily wear, especially in spring and mild…
Reviews →Oakcha Busker Nuit is a sweet and grassy aromatic fragrance that centers around an unusual pairing of tart blueberry and crisp violet leaf. From the first spray, a burst of fresh herbal thyme and tangy cassis cuts through the air, creating a bright green opening that feels like a walk through a berry patch after sprin…
Reviews →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, Bleecker Street or Busker Nuit?
Bleecker Street takes 4 of 5 categories. Bleecker Street is rated 4.00/5 from 3,099 votes; Busker Nuit is rated 3.31/5 from 13 votes. Choose Bleecker Street for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Busker Nuit for a aromatic and caramel character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Bleecker Street or Busker Nuit?
Bleecker Street lasts longest (Bleecker Street 72/100, Busker Nuit 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bleecker Street or Busker Nuit?
Bleecker Street projects furthest (Bleecker Street 61/100, Busker Nuit 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bleecker Street and Busker Nuit smell similar?
Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and aromatic accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Blueberry, Cassis and Thyme.
Is Bleecker Street or Busker Nuit better for summer or winter?
Busker Nuit suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bleecker Street and Busker Nuit?
Bleecker Street has top notes of Violet Leaf, Blueberry, Cassis and Thyme, heart notes of Cedar, Jasmine and Cinnamon, a base of Oakmoss, Suede, Patchouli and Amber. Busker Nuit has top notes of Thyme, Blueberry, Violet Leaf and Cassis, heart notes of Jasmine, Cinnamon and Cedar, a base of Caramel, Amber, Patchouli and Suede.
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