Fragrance comparison

Dead of Night vs Oahu Coconut Sunset

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 451 ratings analysed

5 wins

Dead of Night

Strangelove NYC

4.27301 votes

Rank #3,260 OudRose

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33%scent match

Clearly different

Oahu Coconut Sunset

Bath & Body Works · 2015

4.28150 votes

Rank #6,988 White FloralTropical

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dead of Night takes 5 of 7 categories.

Dead of Night
Choose it for a oud and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Oahu Coconut Sunset
Choose it for a white floral and tropical character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Dead of Night5/7

Oahu Coconut Sunset2/7

Ratings & consensus: Dead of Night
Community sentiment: Oahu Coconut Sunset
Longevity: Dead of Night
Sillage & projection: Dead of Night
Value for money: Oahu Coconut Sunset
Versatility: Dead of Night
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dead of Night

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Dead of NightStrangelove NYC

Oahu Coconut SunsetBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 301 votes

Have 38%Had 7%Want 55%

4.28/ 5 · 150 votes

Have 42%Had 24%Want 34%

Category winnerDead of NightRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

20%Like

5%Ok

4%Dislike

7%Hate

301 votes

39%Love

48%Like

1%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

150 votes

Category winnerOahu Coconut SunsetMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityDead of Night

SillageDead of Night

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value18

¤ Price value84

Category winnerOahu Coconut SunsetBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

rose92%

white floral84%

amber77%

powdery69%

ozonic61%

white floral100%

tropical91%

amber83%

citrus74%

tuberose56%

animalic39%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both white floral and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Violet LeafBergamot

Heart

RoseJasmineTuberose

Base

Agarwood (Oud)AmberSandalwoodVanillaBourbon VanillaIncenseMusk

Top

StrelitziaBergamotCoconut Blossom

Heart

Tahitian Tiare FlowerTuberoseTyger Lily

Base

AmberSea NotesIncense

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Tuberose, Amber and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring24

Summer100

Fall10

Winter5

Day100

Night–

Category winnerDead of NightMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men34

Unisex52

Women15

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,260

PerfumerChristophe Laudamiel

Launched—

Reviews66

Overall rank#6,988

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2015

Reviews30

Category winnerDead of NightHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Strangelove NYC Dead of Night opens with a sharp burst of green violet leaf and bitter bergamot that quickly gives way to raw, unrefined Borneo agarwood. As the initial barnyard funk settles on skin, a dark bouquet of damask rose and cream-toned tuberose emerges, softening the medicinal edges of the natural oud oil. T…

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Oahu Coconut Sunset by Bath and Body Works is a floral fruity gourmand launched in 2015. It blends coconut blossom, tuberose, and sea notes to capture a vacation mood. This scent works best as an easy, casual fragrance for hot summer days. Its tropical vibe sits well on the skin during beach trips or outdoor pool part…

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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, Dead of Night or Oahu Coconut Sunset?

Dead of Night takes 5 of 7 categories. Dead of Night is rated 4.27/5 from 301 votes; Oahu Coconut Sunset is rated 4.28/5 from 150 votes. Choose Dead of Night for a oud and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Oahu Coconut Sunset for a white floral and tropical character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dead of Night or Oahu Coconut Sunset?

Dead of Night lasts longest (Dead of Night 74/100, Oahu Coconut Sunset 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dead of Night or Oahu Coconut Sunset?

Dead of Night projects furthest (Dead of Night 61/100, Oahu Coconut Sunset 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dead of Night and Oahu Coconut Sunset smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Tuberose, Amber and Incense.

Is Dead of Night or Oahu Coconut Sunset better for summer or winter?

For summer, Oahu Coconut Sunset is the stronger pick. For winter, Dead of Night is the stronger pick. Oahu Coconut Sunset suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dead of Night and Oahu Coconut Sunset?

Dead of Night has top notes of Violet Leaf and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Tuberose, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Amber, Sandalwood and Vanilla. Oahu Coconut Sunset has top notes of Strelitzia, Bergamot and Coconut Blossom, heart notes of Tahitian Tiare Flower, Tuberose and Tyger Lily, a base of Amber, Sea Notes and Incense.