Fragrance comparison

Dans la Nuit vs Gold Issime

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 498 ratings analysed

6 wins

Dans la Nuit

Worth

3.99214 votes

Rank #3,483 PowderyFloral

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24%scent match

Clearly different

Gold Issime

Ulric de Varens

3.77284 votes

Rank #12,045 PowderyAldehydic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dans la Nuit takes 6 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.
Gold Issime
Choose it for a powdery and aldehydic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dans la Nuit6/7

Gold Issime1/7

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

Gold IssimeUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 214 votes

Have 48%Had 15%Want 36%

3.77/ 5 · 284 votes

Have 41%Had 33%Want 26%

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

23%Love

53%Like

4%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

284 votes

Category winnerDans la NuitMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityDans la Nuit

SillageDans la Nuit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value82

Category winnerGold IssimeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

floral92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

amber61%

powdery100%

aldehydic92%

fresh84%

white floral77%

yellow floral69%

sweet61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both 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

Notes

AldehydesPowdery NotesYlang-YlangRiceVioletJasmineAfrican Orange FlowerRose

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Violet, Rose and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Gold Issime, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring66

Summer37

Fall100

Winter79

Day40

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter51

Day100

Night39

Category winnerDans la NuitMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex23

Women77

Men1

Unisex1

Women97

Casual 40%Work 36%Date 15%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,483

PerfumerMaurice Blanchet

Launched—

Reviews42

Overall rank#12,045

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews33

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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Gold Issime by Ulric de Varens is an unapologetic nod to classic French soap perfumery. It opens with an icy pop of aldehydes and sweet African orange flower. The first few minutes are sharp and brisk. Soon, creamy ylang-ylang and delicate jasmine soften the blast into a pillowy floral core. A distinctive rice accord …

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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 Gold Issime?

Dans la Nuit takes 6 of 7 categories. Dans la Nuit is rated 3.99/5 from 214 votes; Gold Issime is rated 3.77/5 from 284 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 Gold Issime for a powdery and aldehydic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dans la Nuit or Gold Issime?

Dans la Nuit lasts longest (Dans la Nuit 71/100, Gold Issime 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dans la Nuit or Gold Issime?

Dans la Nuit projects furthest (Dans la Nuit 62/100, Gold Issime 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dans la Nuit and Gold Issime smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Violet, Rose and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Dans la Nuit or Gold Issime better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dans la Nuit is the stronger pick. For winter, Dans la Nuit is the stronger pick. Dans la Nuit suits evening wear; Gold Issime suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dans la Nuit and Gold Issime?

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. Gold Issime features Aldehydes, Powdery Notes, Ylang-Ylang, Rice and Violet.