Fragrance comparison

Dans la Nuit vs Scent in a Bottle

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 220 ratings analysed

Dans la Nuit

Worth

3.99214 votes

Rank #3,568 PowderyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Scent in a Bottle

The Fragrance Kitchen

3.506 votes

Rank #60,751 RoseWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Scent in a Bottle takes 2 of 3 categories.

Dans la Nuit
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Scent in a Bottle
Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Dans la Nuit1/3

Scent in a Bottle2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Scent in a Bottle
Sillage & projection: Scent in a Bottle
Value for money: Not scored
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

Scent in a BottleThe Fragrance Kitchen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 214 votes

Have 48%Had 15%Want 36%

3.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 10%Had 20%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

17%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityScent in a Bottle

SillageScent in a Bottle

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

floral92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

amber61%

rose100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

musky77%

amber69%

floral61%

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

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

SaffronAldehydesGreen Notes

Heart

RoseVioletYlang-Ylang

Base

MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Violet, Green Notes 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

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex23

Women77

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,568

PerfumerMaurice Blanchet

Launched—

Reviews42

Overall rank#60,751

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Scent in a Bottle opens with a sharp flash of aldehydes alongside metallic saffron and crisp green notes. As the top settles down, a dense core of powdery violet, rich rose, and buttery ylang-ylang takes over on skin. The base relies on warm amber and heavy musk, giving the composition a classic Middle Eastern floral-…

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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 Scent in a Bottle?

Scent in a Bottle takes 2 of 3 categories. Dans la Nuit is rated 3.99/5 from 214 votes; Scent in a Bottle is rated 3.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose Dans la Nuit for a powdery and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Scent in a Bottle for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dans la Nuit or Scent in a Bottle?

They last about the same: Scent in a Bottle 73/100, Dans la Nuit 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Dans la Nuit or Scent in a Bottle?

Projection is very close: Scent in a Bottle 63/100, Dans la Nuit 62/100 for sillage.

Do Dans la Nuit and Scent in a Bottle smell similar?

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

Is Dans la Nuit or Scent in a Bottle better for summer or winter?

Dans la Nuit suits evening wear; Scent in a Bottle suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dans la Nuit and Scent in a Bottle?

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. Scent in a Bottle has top notes of Saffron, Aldehydes and Green Notes, heart notes of Rose, Violet and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Musk and Amber.