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Fleur de Nuit vs Sketch

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

Updated 446 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fleur de Nuit takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Fleur de Nuit

    Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

  • Sketch

    Choose it for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Fleur de Nuit5/7
Sketch2/7
Ratings & consensus
Fleur de Nuit
Community sentiment
Fleur de Nuit
Longevity
Fleur de Nuit
Sillage & projection
Fleur de Nuit
Value for money
Sketch
Versatility
Sketch
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
SketchMaison Violet
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.18/ 5 · 128 votes
Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%
4.00/ 5 · 318 votes
Have 37%Had 12%Want 52%
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

35%Love
41%Like
15%Ok
8%Dislike
2%Hate

318 votes

Category winnerFleur de NuitMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity78
〰 Sillage77
♥ Love / hate79
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityFleur de Nuit

SillageFleur de Nuit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value38
¤ Price value48
Category winnerSketchBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
warm spicy100%
amber92%
floral84%
vanilla77%
fresh spicy69%
woody61%
vanilla100%
patchouli92%
fresh spicy84%
warm spicy77%
woody69%
sweet61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both warm spicy, vanilla and fresh spicy

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
Top15 to 30 minutes
NutmegPink PepperBergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
TuberoseRose
Base6 to 8 hours
PatchouliMadagascar VanillaTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Bergamot, Tuberose and Rose. Durations are only published for Sketch, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring21
Summer18
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring36
Summer19
Fall100
Winter94
Day82
Night100
Category winnerSketchMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men14
Unisex29
Women57
Men4
Unisex55
Women41
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,321

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#31,097

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Sketch by Maison Violet is an oriental floral fragrance built around a core of Madagascar vanilla, earthy patchouli, and spicy accents. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot paired with warm nutmeg and brisk pink pepper. As the bright start calms, a floral heart of tuberose and rose softens the initial bite, …

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Fleur de Nuit or Sketch?

Fleur de Nuit takes 5 of 7 categories. Fleur de Nuit is rated 4.18/5 from 128 votes; Sketch is rated 4.00/5 from 318 votes. Choose Fleur de Nuit for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Sketch for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Fleur de Nuit or Sketch?

Fleur de Nuit lasts longest (Fleur de Nuit 78/100, Sketch 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fleur de Nuit or Sketch?

Fleur de Nuit projects furthest (Fleur de Nuit 77/100, Sketch 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fleur de Nuit and Sketch smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, vanilla and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Bergamot, Tuberose and Rose.

Is Fleur de Nuit or Sketch better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Fleur de Nuit and Sketch?

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. Sketch has top notes of Nutmeg, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Tuberose and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Madagascar Vanilla and Tonka Bean.

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