Fragrance comparison

Fleur de Nuit vs No 8

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 145 ratings analysed

Fleur de Nuit

Antonio Visconti

4.18128 votes

Rank #10,312 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

No 8

Prudence Paris

3.8817 votes

Rank #44,168 AmberWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No 8 takes 3 of 5 categories.

Fleur de Nuit
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
No 8
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Fleur de Nuit2/5

No 83/5

Ratings & consensus: Fleur de Nuit
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: No 8
Sillage & projection: No 8
Value for money: No 8
Versatility: Not scored
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

Fleur de NuitAntonio Visconti

No 8Prudence Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

3.88/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 23%Had 9%Want 68%

Category winnerFleur de NuitRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

46%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

128 votes

24%Love

59%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityNo 8

SillageNo 8

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value100

Category winnerNo 8Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

floral84%

vanilla77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

amber100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NutmegPaprikaBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

JasmineCarnationTuberoseStar AniseRose

Base

White HoneyBenzoinTonka BeanSandalwoodAmberVanilleAgarwood (Oud)Patchouli

Top20-30 mins

Pink PepperCorianderRed Berries

Heart3-4 hrs

CarnationWhite HoneyAfrican Orange FlowerJasmineTuberoseCinnamonRose

Base8-10+ hrs

OpoponaxAmberSandalwoodVirginia CedarVanilleMuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Carnation, Tuberose and Rose. Durations are only published for No 8, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring21

Summer18

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer13

Fall100

Winter88

Day56

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex29

Women57

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,312

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#44,168

PerfumerPrudence Kilgour

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerFleur de NuitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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No 8 by Prudence Paris is a rich, warm spiced floral perfume built around sweet honey, carnation, and glowing amber. Created by perfumer Prudence Kilgour in 2009, it greets you with an immediate burst of cracked pink pepper, tart red berries, and aromatic coriander before blooming into a plush bouquet of jasmine, oran…

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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, Fleur de Nuit or No 8?

No 8 takes 3 of 5 categories. Fleur de Nuit is rated 4.18/5 from 128 votes; No 8 is rated 3.88/5 from 17 votes. Choose Fleur de Nuit for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose No 8 for a amber and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Fleur de Nuit or No 8?

They last about the same: No 8 80/100, Fleur de Nuit 78/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Fleur de Nuit or No 8?

Projection is very close: No 8 78/100, Fleur de Nuit 77/100 for sillage.

Do Fleur de Nuit and No 8 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and floral accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Carnation, Tuberose and Rose.

Is Fleur de Nuit or No 8 better for summer or winter?

No 8 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fleur de Nuit and No 8?

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. No 8 has top notes of Pink Pepper, Coriander and Red Berries, heart notes of Carnation, White Honey, African Orange Flower and Jasmine, a base of Opoponax, Amber, Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar.