Fragrance comparison

Bois de Santal vs Dans la Nuit

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 234 ratings analysed

Bois de Santal

Creed

3.0520 votes

Rank #55,165 WoodyPowdery

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46%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Dans la Nuit

Worth

3.99214 votes

Rank #3,814 PowderyFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dans la Nuit takes 5 of 5 categories.

Bois de Santal
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Dans la Nuit
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Bois de Santal0/5

Dans la Nuit5/5

Ratings & consensus: Dans la Nuit
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dans la Nuit
Sillage & projection: Dans la Nuit
Value for money: Dans la Nuit
Versatility: Not scored
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

Bois de SantalCreed

Dans la NuitWorth

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.05/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 20%Had 9%Want 71%

3.99/ 5 · 214 votes

Have 48%Had 15%Want 36%

Category winnerDans la NuitRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

5%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

10%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

45%Love

43%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

175 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate51

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityDans la Nuit

SillageDans la Nuit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value63

Category winnerDans la NuitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

vanilla84%

citrus77%

musky69%

animalic61%

powdery100%

floral92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

amber61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CivetLemonOrangeGreen Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

Sandalwood

Base6-8+ hrs

Tonka BeanVanilla

Top

AldehydesVioletGreen NotesBergamotLemon

Heart

CarnationOrris RootRoseYlang-YlangJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCinnamon

Base

SandalwoodAmberCivetTonka BeanMuskVanillaVetiver

InformationalShared notesCivet, Lemon, Green Notes and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Bois de Santal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Spring66

Summer37

Fall100

Winter79

Day40

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men0

Unisex23

Women77

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,165

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,814

PerfumerMaurice Blanchet

Launched—

Reviews42

Category winnerDans la NuitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Creed Bois de Santal is a rich, traditional woody fragrance that highlights creamy sandalwood alongside unexpected vintage twists. It opens with an unmistakable splash of tart lemon, juicy orange, and crisp green notes, immediately backed by a warm, musky kick from a distinct civet note. As the citrus sparkle settles,…

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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, Bois de Santal or Dans la Nuit?

Dans la Nuit takes 5 of 5 categories. Bois de Santal is rated 3.05/5 from 20 votes; Dans la Nuit is rated 3.99/5 from 214 votes. Choose Bois de Santal for a woody and powdery character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Dans la Nuit for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bois de Santal or Dans la Nuit?

Dans la Nuit lasts longest (Dans la Nuit 71/100, Bois de Santal 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bois de Santal or Dans la Nuit?

Dans la Nuit projects furthest (Dans la Nuit 62/100, Bois de Santal 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bois de Santal and Dans la Nuit smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Civet, Lemon, Green Notes and Sandalwood.

Is Bois de Santal or Dans la Nuit better for summer or winter?

Bois de Santal suits day or night wear; Dans la Nuit suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bois de Santal and Dans la Nuit?

Bois de Santal has top notes of Civet, Lemon, Orange and Green Notes, heart notes of Sandalwood, a base of Tonka Bean and Vanilla. 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.