Fragrance comparison

Cindy Key vs Nuit Passionnée

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 4 ratings analysed

Cindy Key

Cindy C.

5.001 votes

Rank #60,603 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Nuit Passionnée

Hersip

4.673 votes

Rank #54,202 WoodyLeather

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nuit Passionnée takes 3 of 3 categories.

Cindy Key
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character.
Nuit Passionnée
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Cindy Key0/3

Nuit Passionnée3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cindy KeyCindy C.

Nuit PassionnéeHersip

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityNuit Passionnée

SillageNuit Passionnée

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

patchouli77%

leather69%

balsamic61%

woody100%

leather92%

vanilla84%

patchouli77%

citrus69%

ozonic61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both citrus, vanilla and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 25 minutes

Mandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart30 to 45 minutes

elemiPink PepperViolet Leaf

Base1 to 2 hours

LeatherVanillaPatchouli

Notes

Mandarin OrangeViolet LeafLeatherCedarPatchouliVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Violet Leaf, Leather and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Cindy Key, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,603

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,202

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNuit PassionnéeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cindy Key by Cindy C. is an oriental fougere fragrance for men built around a contrast of brisk citrus and warm, smooth base notes. The opening introduces a bright wash of mandarin orange and bergamot, bringing an instant burst of fresh fruitiness. As the initial brightness settles, elemi resin joins pink pepper and l…

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Nuit Passionnée by Hersip opens with a bright burst of juicy mandarin orange paired with crisp, green violet leaf before settling into a warm core of smooth leather and dry cedarwood. Earthy patchouli and sweet vanilla ground the base, creating a cozy yet confident drydown that smells like a soft leather jacket warmed…

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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, Cindy Key or Nuit Passionnée?

Nuit Passionnée takes 3 of 3 categories. Cindy Key is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Nuit Passionnée is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Cindy Key for a citrus and aromatic character. Choose Nuit Passionnée for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cindy Key or Nuit Passionnée?

Nuit Passionnée lasts longest (Nuit Passionnée 60/100, Cindy Key 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cindy Key or Nuit Passionnée?

Nuit Passionnée projects furthest (Nuit Passionnée 75/100, Cindy Key 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cindy Key and Nuit Passionnée smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, vanilla and leather accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Violet Leaf, Leather and Vanilla.

Is Cindy Key or Nuit Passionnée better for summer or winter?

Nuit Passionnée suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cindy Key and Nuit Passionnée?

Cindy Key has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of elemi, Pink Pepper and Violet Leaf, a base of Leather, Vanilla and Patchouli. Nuit Passionnée features Mandarin Orange, Violet Leaf, Leather, Cedar and Patchouli.