Fragrance comparison

Dans la Nuit vs Fleur de Cristal

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 1,058 ratings analysed

7 wins

Dans la Nuit

Worth

3.99214 votes

Rank #3,547 PowderyFloral

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48%scent match

Some overlap

Fleur de Cristal

Lalique

3.72844 votes

Rank #6,931 White FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dans la Nuit takes 7 of 7 categories.

Dans la Nuit
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Fleur de Cristal
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Best in spring.

Dans la Nuit7/7

Fleur de Cristal0/7

Ratings & consensus: Dans la Nuit
Community sentiment: Dans la Nuit
Longevity: Dans la Nuit
Sillage & projection: Dans la Nuit
Value for money: Dans la Nuit
Versatility: Dans la Nuit
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

Dans la NuitWorth

Fleur de CristalLalique

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 214 votes

Have 48%Had 15%Want 36%

3.72/ 5 · 844 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerDans la NuitRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

43%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

175 votes

18%Love

57%Like

3%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

844 votes

Category winnerDans la NuitMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityDans la Nuit

SillageDans la Nuit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value59

Category winnerDans la NuitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

floral92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

amber61%

white floral100%

fresh88%

musky77%

floral65%

woody53%

powdery42%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both floral, musky and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesVioletGreen NotesBergamotLemon

Heart

CarnationOrris RootRoseYlang-YlangJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCinnamon

Base

SandalwoodAmberCivetTonka BeanMuskVanillaVetiver

Top

JasmineBergamotPink Pepper

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyStephanotisCarnationYlang-Ylang

Base

MuskCashmeranSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Carnation, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring66

Summer37

Fall100

Winter79

Day40

Night100

Spring100

Summer61

Fall0

Winter20

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDans la NuitMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex23

Women77

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,547

PerfumerMaurice Blanchet

Launched—

Reviews42

Overall rank#6,931

PerfumerRaphael Haury

Launched—

Reviews60

Category winnerDans la NuitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Lalique Fleur de Cristal opens with a crisp, wet jasmine and bright bergamot that mimics the chill of early spring morning dew. As it sits on warm skin, the scent shifts into a clean, soap-like lily of the valley, supported by a soft woody base of cashmeran and musk. It feels polished and buttoned-up, making it a reli…

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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, Dans la Nuit or Fleur de Cristal?

Dans la Nuit takes 7 of 7 categories. Dans la Nuit is rated 3.99/5 from 214 votes; Fleur de Cristal is rated 3.72/5 from 844 votes. Choose Dans la Nuit for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Fleur de Cristal for a white floral and fresh character. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Dans la Nuit or Fleur de Cristal?

Dans la Nuit lasts longest (Dans la Nuit 71/100, Fleur de Cristal 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dans la Nuit or Fleur de Cristal?

Dans la Nuit projects furthest (Dans la Nuit 62/100, Fleur de Cristal 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dans la Nuit and Fleur de Cristal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, musky and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Carnation, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

Is Dans la Nuit or Fleur de Cristal better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fleur de Cristal is the stronger pick. For winter, Dans la Nuit is the stronger pick. Dans la Nuit suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dans la Nuit and Fleur de Cristal?

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. Fleur de Cristal has top notes of Jasmine, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Stephanotis, Carnation and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Musk, Cashmeran, Sandalwood and Amber.