Fragrance comparison

Declaration d'Un Soir vs Somnus

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3,241 ratings analysed

5 wins

Declaration d'Un Soir

Cartier

3.753,228 votes

Rank #415 Fresh SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Somnus

WOOT

3.7713 votes

Rank #46,960 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Declaration d'Un Soir takes 5 of 5 categories.

Declaration d'Un Soir
Choose it for a fresh spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Somnus
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Declaration d'Un Soir5/5

Somnus0/5

Ratings & consensus: Declaration d'Un Soir
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Declaration d'Un Soir
Sillage & projection: Declaration d'Un Soir
Value for money: Declaration d'Un Soir
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Declaration d'Un Soir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Declaration d'Un SoirCartier

SomnusWOOT

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 3,228 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

3.77/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 28%Had 4%Want 68%

Category winnerDeclaration d'Un SoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

3,183 votes

23%Love

54%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityDeclaration d'Un Soir

SillageDeclaration d'Un Soir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value50

Category winnerDeclaration d'Un SoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

rose88%

warm spicy77%

woody65%

aromatic53%

floral42%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperCardamomCaraway

Heart

RoseNutmeg

Base

Sandalwood

Top

BergamotelemiBlack PepperPink PepperMandarin

Heart

GingerCardamomNutmegOrange BlossomRose

Base

SandalwoodVetiverMuskCedarwoodOakTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Cardamom, Rose and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer62

Fall0

Winter54

Day–

Night–

Spring20

Summer40

Fall100

Winter60

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men59

Unisex37

Women4

Men33

Unisex50

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#415

PerfumerMathilde Laurent

Launched—

Reviews217

Overall rank#46,960

PerfumerDavid Chieze

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerDeclaration d'Un SoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Declaration d'Un Soir by Cartier introduces a sharp, unconventional spin on masculine perfumery by pairing cool spices with a fresh floral heart. Perfumer Mathilde Laurent constructed the scent around an explosive opening of black pepper, cardamom, and caraway seed. As the initial spicy bite quiets down, a green, phot…

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Somnus by WOOT brings a sharp, citrus-forward opening of bergamot and mandarin that quickly shifts into a dry, resinous spice blend. Featuring ginger and black pepper at its heart, the scent settles on a foundation of sandalwood and vetiver. It works best as an everyday fragrance for those who prefer an understated, w…

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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, Declaration d'Un Soir or Somnus?

Declaration d'Un Soir takes 5 of 5 categories. Declaration d'Un Soir is rated 3.75/5 from 3,228 votes; Somnus is rated 3.77/5 from 13 votes. Choose Declaration d'Un Soir for a fresh spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Somnus for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Declaration d'Un Soir or Somnus?

Declaration d'Un Soir lasts longest (Declaration d'Un Soir 73/100, Somnus 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Declaration d'Un Soir or Somnus?

Declaration d'Un Soir projects furthest (Declaration d'Un Soir 60/100, Somnus 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Declaration d'Un Soir and Somnus smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Cardamom, Rose and Nutmeg.

Is Declaration d'Un Soir or Somnus better for summer or winter?

Somnus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Declaration d'Un Soir and Somnus?

Declaration d'Un Soir has top notes of Black Pepper, Cardamom and Caraway, heart notes of Rose and Nutmeg, a base of Sandalwood. Somnus has top notes of Bergamot, elemi, Black Pepper and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Ginger, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Musk and Cedarwood.