Fragrance comparison

Dali Parfum de Toilette vs Nocturnes de Caron Parfum

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 5,170 ratings analysed

Dali Parfum de Toilette

Salvador Dali · 1985

3.925,017 votes

Rank #23,315 AmberWarm Spicy

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62%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Nocturnes de Caron Parfum

Caron

4.54153 votes

Rank #8,592 White FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nocturnes de Caron Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories.

Dali Parfum de Toilette
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter.
Nocturnes de Caron Parfum
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.

Dali Parfum de Toilette2/7

Nocturnes de Caron Parfum4/7

Ratings & consensus: Nocturnes de Caron Parfum
Community sentiment: Nocturnes de Caron Parfum
Longevity: Dali Parfum de Toilette
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Dali Parfum de Toilette
Versatility: Nocturnes de Caron Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nocturnes de Caron Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dali Parfum de ToiletteSalvador Dali

Nocturnes de Caron ParfumCaron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 5,017 votes

Have 57%Had 43%Want 0%

4.54/ 5 · 153 votes

Have 55%Had 45%Want 0%

Category winnerNocturnes de Caron ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

5,017 votes

65%Love

27%Like

7%Ok

2%Dislike

0%Hate

153 votes

Category winnerNocturnes de Caron ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityDali Parfum de Toilette

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value48

Category winnerDali Parfum de ToiletteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

white floral84%

woody77%

balsamic69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

woody92%

fresh84%

aldehydic77%

powdery69%

amber61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both white floral, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesIncenseCloveFruity NotesBasilGreen NotesBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

NarcissusLilyJasmineTuberoseMimosaOrris RootRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

BenzoinMyrrhAmberSandalwoodOakmossVanillaCedarMusk

Top20-30 mins

AldehydesFruity NotesGreen NotesBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart3-4 hrs

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyLilyRoseOrris RootCyclamen

Base8-12 hrs

VetiverSandalwoodBenzoinVanillaAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Fruity Notes, Green Notes and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Nocturnes de Caron Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring27

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter93

Day44

Night100

Category winnerNocturnes de Caron ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex24

Women76

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

Date 47%Work 23%Party 20%Casual 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,315

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched1985

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,592

PerfumerGerard Lefort

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerNocturnes de Caron ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Salvador Dali Dali Parfum de Toilette is a rich, spicy amber floral perfume created in 1985 by master perfumer Alberto Morillas. The opening bursts with fizzy aldehydes, zesty bergamot, herbal basil, and a pungent pinch of warm clove. As the fizzy top notes settle on your skin, a lush bouquet of creamy jasmine, sweet …

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Nocturnes de Caron Parfum delivers an unmistakable golden-era presence that feels completely detached from today's sugar-heavy department store scents. Created by perfumer Gerard Lefort in 1981, this pure parfum opens with a fizzy blast of crisp aldehydes alongside bright bergamot and green notes. Give it ten minutes.…

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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, Dali Parfum de Toilette or Nocturnes de Caron Parfum?

Nocturnes de Caron Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories. Dali Parfum de Toilette is rated 3.92/5 from 5,017 votes; Nocturnes de Caron Parfum is rated 4.54/5 from 153 votes. Choose Dali Parfum de Toilette for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Nocturnes de Caron Parfum for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dali Parfum de Toilette or Nocturnes de Caron Parfum?

Dali Parfum de Toilette lasts longest (Dali Parfum de Toilette 77/100, Nocturnes de Caron Parfum 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dali Parfum de Toilette or Nocturnes de Caron Parfum?

Projection is very close: Dali Parfum de Toilette 70/100, Nocturnes de Caron Parfum 70/100 for sillage.

Do Dali Parfum de Toilette and Nocturnes de Caron Parfum smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Fruity Notes, Green Notes and Bergamot.

Is Dali Parfum de Toilette or Nocturnes de Caron Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dali Parfum de Toilette is the stronger pick. For winter, Dali Parfum de Toilette is the stronger pick. Nocturnes de Caron Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dali Parfum de Toilette and Nocturnes de Caron Parfum?

Dali Parfum de Toilette has top notes of Aldehydes, Incense, Clove and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Narcissus, Lily, Jasmine and Tuberose, a base of Benzoin, Myrrh, Amber and Sandalwood. Nocturnes de Caron Parfum has top notes of Aldehydes, Fruity Notes, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Lily and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Vanilla.