Fragrance comparison

Dans la Nuit vs Toccara

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 222 ratings analysed

3 wins

Dans la Nuit

Worth

3.99214 votes

Rank #3,812 PowderyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Toccara

Avon

4.258 votes

Rank #52,294 GreenFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dans la Nuit takes 3 of 4 categories.

Dans la Nuit
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Toccara
Choose it for a green and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Dans la Nuit3/4

Toccara1/4

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

ToccaraAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 214 votes

Have 48%Had 15%Want 36%

4.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 6%Had 36%Want 58%

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

38%Love

50%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityDans la Nuit

SillageDans la Nuit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value75

Category winnerToccaraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

floral92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

amber61%

green100%

floral92%

musky84%

powdery77%

fresh69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both floral, powdery and musky

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

Green LeavesAldehydesVioletBergamotFruity Notes

Heart

Tea RoseCyclamenLilyYlang-YlangCarnationLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskVetiverAmberCivetCedar

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Violet, Bergamot and Carnation. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex23

Women77

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,812

PerfumerMaurice Blanchet

Launched—

Reviews42

Overall rank#52,294

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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Avon launched Toccara in 1981 as a bright green floral built around sharp aldehydes and crushed foliage. The opening hits with soapy bergamot, violet, and green leaves before softening into a lush floral heart of tea rose, lily-of-the-valley, and cyclamen. As the initial soapy snap calms down, a dry base of musk, veti…

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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 Toccara?

Dans la Nuit takes 3 of 4 categories. Dans la Nuit is rated 3.99/5 from 214 votes; Toccara is rated 4.25/5 from 8 votes. Choose Dans la Nuit for a powdery and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Toccara for a green and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dans la Nuit or Toccara?

Dans la Nuit lasts longest (Dans la Nuit 71/100, Toccara 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dans la Nuit or Toccara?

Dans la Nuit projects furthest (Dans la Nuit 62/100, Toccara 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dans la Nuit and Toccara smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and musky accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Violet, Bergamot and Carnation.

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

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

What are the notes in Dans la Nuit and Toccara?

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. Toccara has top notes of Green Leaves, Aldehydes, Violet and Bergamot, heart notes of Tea Rose, Cyclamen, Lily and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Amber and Civet.