Fragrance comparison

Blue Suede Shoes vs La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 3,865 ratings analysed

4 wins

Blue Suede Shoes

Roberto Ugolini

3.42493 votes

Rank #1,250 WoodyAromatic

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53%scent match

Some overlap

La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum

Yves Saint Laurent

4.253,372 votes

Rank #1,038 Fresh SpicyFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blue Suede Shoes takes 4 of 7 categories.

Blue Suede Shoes
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum
Choose it for a fresh spicy and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Blue Suede Shoes4/7

La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum3/7

Ratings & consensus: La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum
Community sentiment: La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum
Longevity: Blue Suede Shoes
Sillage & projection: Blue Suede Shoes
Value for money: Blue Suede Shoes
Versatility: Blue Suede Shoes
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blue Suede ShoesRoberto Ugolini

La Nuit de L'Homme Le ParfumYves Saint Laurent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.42/ 5 · 493 votes

Have 25%Had 5%Want 70%

4.25/ 5 · 3,372 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

Category winnerLa Nuit de L'Homme Le ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

16%Like

8%Ok

28%Dislike

20%Hate

25 votes

49%Love

37%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

3,372 votes

Category winnerLa Nuit de L'Homme Le ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityBlue Suede Shoes

SillageBlue Suede Shoes

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value49

Category winnerBlue Suede ShoesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

patchouli84%

warm spicy77%

lavender69%

fresh spicy61%

fresh spicy100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

aromatic77%

lavender69%

woody61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderBergamotAnisePepper

Heart

PatchouliSandalwoodAmberCedar

Base

VetiverTonka BeanLabdanum

Top

PepperAniseBergamot

Heart

Fruity NotesLavenderFrench labdanum

Base

VanillePatchouliVetyver

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Anise and Pepper. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer85

Fall92

Winter77

Day100

Night77

Spring53

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBlue Suede ShoesMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men79

Unisex21

Women0

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,250

PerfumerBlanca Dalmau, Christian Carbonnel

Launched—

Reviews174

Overall rank#1,038

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews204

Category winnerLa Nuit de L'Homme Le ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blue Suede Shoes by Roberto Ugolini is a woody aromatic fragrance built around lavender, anise, and patchouli. It projects a fresh yet spicy character designed for daily wear. This 2019 release aims to capture a dramatic, rock and roll spirit through its crisp herbal opening and earthy woody foundation, making it a di…

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Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum is a dark, smooth evening fragrance that swaps the bright cardamom of the original for sharp black pepper, sweet star anise, and ripe dark fruits. It settles into a warm base of French labdanum, earthy patchouli, and comforting vanilla. Built for close encounters, date n…

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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, Blue Suede Shoes or La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum?

Blue Suede Shoes takes 4 of 7 categories. Blue Suede Shoes is rated 3.42/5 from 493 votes; La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum is rated 4.25/5 from 3,372 votes. Choose Blue Suede Shoes for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum for a fresh spicy and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Blue Suede Shoes or La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum?

Blue Suede Shoes lasts longest (Blue Suede Shoes 82/100, La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue Suede Shoes or La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum?

Blue Suede Shoes projects furthest (Blue Suede Shoes 74/100, La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blue Suede Shoes and La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Anise and Pepper.

Is Blue Suede Shoes or La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Blue Suede Shoes is the stronger pick. For winter, La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum is the stronger pick. Blue Suede Shoes suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue Suede Shoes and La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum?

Blue Suede Shoes has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Anise and Pepper, heart notes of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Amber and Cedar, a base of Vetiver, Tonka Bean and Labdanum. La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum has top notes of Pepper, Anise and Bergamot, heart notes of Fruity Notes, Lavender and French labdanum, a base of Vanille, Patchouli and Vetyver.