Fragrance comparison

Dans la Nuit vs Prelude

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 369 ratings analysed

Dans la Nuit

Worth

3.99214 votes

Rank #3,814 PowderyFloral

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60%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Prelude

Balenciaga

4.24155 votes

Rank #6,315 AmberWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Prelude takes 4 of 7 categories.

Dans la Nuit
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Prelude
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Dans la Nuit3/7

Prelude4/7

Ratings & consensus: Prelude
Community sentiment: Prelude
Longevity: Prelude
Sillage & projection: Prelude
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

PreludeBalenciaga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 214 votes

Have 48%Had 15%Want 36%

4.24/ 5 · 155 votes

Have 41%Had 20%Want 39%

Category winnerPreludeRating 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

41%Love

50%Like

1%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

155 votes

Category winnerPreludeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityPrelude

SillagePrelude

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value60

Category winnerDans la NuitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

floral92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

amber61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

floral77%

sweet69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both powdery, floral and warm spicy

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

AldehydesOrangeBergamot

Heart

CarnationYlang-YlangCinnamonJasmineRoseOrchid

Base

Tolu BalsamBenzoinAmberCivetVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Carnation and Rose. 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

Spring57

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDans la NuitMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex23

Women77

Men0

Unisex36

Women64

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,814

PerfumerMaurice Blanchet

Launched—

Reviews42

Overall rank#6,315

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

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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Balenciaga Prelude opens with a rush of soapy, sparkling aldehydes and citrus before settling into a warm, spice-laden floral core. The heart relies on ylang-ylang and carnation, which are dusted with ground cinnamon to create a dry, textured warmth. It eventually settles into a quiet, resinous base of tolu balsam and…

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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, Dans la Nuit or Prelude?

Prelude takes 4 of 7 categories. Dans la Nuit is rated 3.99/5 from 214 votes; Prelude is rated 4.24/5 from 155 votes. Choose Dans la Nuit for a powdery and floral character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Prelude for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Dans la Nuit or Prelude?

Prelude lasts longest (Prelude 74/100, Dans la Nuit 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dans la Nuit or Prelude?

Prelude projects furthest (Prelude 70/100, Dans la Nuit 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dans la Nuit and Prelude smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, floral and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Carnation and Rose.

Is Dans la Nuit or Prelude better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Dans la Nuit and Prelude?

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. Prelude has top notes of Aldehydes, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Cinnamon and Jasmine, a base of Tolu Balsam, Benzoin, Amber and Civet.