Fragrance comparison

Dans la Nuit vs Roxane

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 228 ratings analysed

4 wins

Dans la Nuit

Worth

3.99214 votes

Rank #3,812 PowderyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Roxane

Arno Sorel

4.2114 votes

Rank #21,507 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dans la Nuit takes 4 of 5 categories.

Dans la Nuit
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Roxane
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dans la Nuit4/5

Roxane1/5

Ratings & consensus: Dans la Nuit
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dans la Nuit
Sillage & projection: Roxane
Value for money: Dans la Nuit
Versatility: Not scored
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

RoxaneArno Sorel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 214 votes

Have 48%Had 15%Want 36%

4.21/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 29%Had 14%Want 57%

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

50%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityDans la Nuit

SillageRoxane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value38

Category winnerDans la NuitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

floral92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

amber61%

woody100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

fresh69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody 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

AldehydesBergamotLemonNeroli

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyOrris Root

Base

SandalwoodVanillaCedarAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Lemon and Orris Root. 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

Summer67

Fall67

Winter50

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex23

Women77

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,812

PerfumerMaurice Blanchet

Launched—

Reviews42

Overall rank#21,507

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews14

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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Roxane opens with a bright aldehydic citrus lift, then settles into soft white florals, powdery iris, and a smooth woody vanilla base. It reads classic, silky, and slightly mysterious rather than airy or modern. If you enjoy floral aldehydes with a velvety texture and noticeable presence, this is the kind of scent th…

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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 Roxane?

Dans la Nuit takes 4 of 5 categories. Dans la Nuit is rated 3.99/5 from 214 votes; Roxane is rated 4.21/5 from 14 votes. Choose Dans la Nuit for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Roxane for a woody and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dans la Nuit or Roxane?

They last about the same: Dans la Nuit 71/100, Roxane 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Dans la Nuit or Roxane?

Roxane projects furthest (Roxane 73/100, Dans la Nuit 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dans la Nuit and Roxane smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Lemon and Orris Root.

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

Dans la Nuit suits evening wear; Roxane suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dans la Nuit and Roxane?

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. Roxane has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Lemon and Neroli, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Orris Root, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Cedar and Amber.