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Devastatingly Chic vs Fleur de Nuit

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

Updated 240 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Devastatingly Chic takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Devastatingly Chic

    Choose it for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Fleur de Nuit

    Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Devastatingly Chic4/7
Fleur de Nuit3/7
Ratings & consensus
Devastatingly Chic
Community sentiment
Devastatingly Chic
Longevity
Fleur de Nuit
Sillage & projection
Fleur de Nuit
Value for money
Devastatingly Chic
Versatility
Devastatingly Chic
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Fleur de Nuit

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Devastatingly ChicDiana Vreeland
Fleur de NuitAntonio Visconti
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.25/ 5 · 112 votes
Have 38%Had 14%Want 48%
4.18/ 5 · 128 votes
Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%
Category winnerDevastatingly ChicRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
47%Love
38%Like
7%Ok
6%Dislike
1%Hate

112 votes

41%Love
46%Like
2%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate

128 votes

Category winnerDevastatingly ChicMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate81
⏱ Longevity78
〰 Sillage77
♥ Love / hate79
Category winners

LongevityFleur de Nuit

SillageFleur de Nuit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value38
Category winnerDevastatingly ChicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
rose77%
citrus69%
patchouli61%
warm spicy100%
amber92%
floral84%
vanilla77%
fresh spicy69%
woody61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both warm spicy, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
Mandarin OrangePink Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
CarnationRose
Base6-9 hrs
Woodsy NotesPatchouli
Top
NutmegPaprikaBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
JasmineCarnationTuberoseStar AniseRose
Base
White HoneyBenzoinTonka BeanSandalwoodAmberVanilleAgarwood (Oud)Patchouli
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Carnation, Rose and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Devastatingly Chic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring69
Summer31
Fall100
Winter92
Day86
Night100
Spring21
Summer18
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerDevastatingly ChicMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex25
Women75
Date 32%Work 29%Casual 22%Party 17%
Men14
Unisex29
Women57
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,438

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#9,370

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerFleur de NuitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Diana Vreeland Devastatingly Chic puts the forgotten carnation flower center stage with unapologetic confidence. The first spray releases a lively burst of juicy mandarin orange and stinging pink pepper that crackles on the skin. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus evaporates to uncover a deeply spicy heart of velvety …

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Fleur de Nuit opens with a spicy flash of nutmeg, paprika and citrus, then settles into dark florals over amber, honeyed vanilla and woods. It usually reads warm, sensual and slightly vintage in style. Reviews suggest a bold opening and very strong wear. If you enjoy spicy florals with jasmine, carnation and a resinou…

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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, Devastatingly Chic or Fleur de Nuit?

Devastatingly Chic takes 4 of 7 categories. Devastatingly Chic is rated 4.25/5 from 112 votes; Fleur de Nuit is rated 4.18/5 from 128 votes. Choose Devastatingly Chic for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Fleur de Nuit for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Devastatingly Chic or Fleur de Nuit?

Fleur de Nuit lasts longest (Fleur de Nuit 78/100, Devastatingly Chic 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Devastatingly Chic or Fleur de Nuit?

Fleur de Nuit projects furthest (Fleur de Nuit 77/100, Devastatingly Chic 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Devastatingly Chic and Fleur de Nuit smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Carnation, Rose and Patchouli.

Is Devastatingly Chic or Fleur de Nuit better for summer or winter?

For summer, Devastatingly Chic is the stronger pick. For winter, Fleur de Nuit is the stronger pick. Devastatingly Chic suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Devastatingly Chic and Fleur de Nuit?

Devastatingly Chic has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Carnation and Rose, a base of Woodsy Notes and Patchouli. Fleur de Nuit has top notes of Nutmeg, Paprika, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Carnation, Tuberose and Star Anise, a base of White Honey, Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood.

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