Fragrance comparison

Gray Shot vs Parfum de Nuit

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 84 ratings analysed

Gray Shot

Pull & Bear

3.4732 votes

Rank #42,720 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Parfum de Nuit

Alberta Ferretti

4.2252 votes

Rank #23,534 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Parfum de Nuit takes 4 of 7 categories.

Gray Shot
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Parfum de Nuit
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Gray Shot3/7

Parfum de Nuit4/7

Ratings & consensus: Parfum de Nuit
Community sentiment: Parfum de Nuit
Longevity: Gray Shot
Sillage & projection: Gray Shot
Value for money: Gray Shot
Versatility: Parfum de Nuit
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Parfum de Nuit

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gray ShotPull & Bear

Parfum de NuitAlberta Ferretti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.47/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 16%Had 33%Want 51%

4.22/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 32%Had 14%Want 54%

Category winnerParfum de NuitRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

53%Like

6%Ok

25%Dislike

3%Hate

32 votes

51%Love

34%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

47 votes

Category winnerParfum de NuitMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityGray Shot

SillageGray Shot

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value68

Category winnerGray ShotBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody90%

marine80%

green70%

aromatic60%

aquatic50%

woody100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

yellow floral77%

earthy69%

white floral61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

PetitgrainMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

SeaweedHerbal Notes

Base4-5 hrs

Woodsy NotesMusk

Top

Mandarin OrangeNeroliGrapefruitPetitgrain

Heart

MimosaNutmegYlang-YlangJasmineAfrican Orange Flower

Base

Patchoulioak mossSandalwoodVetiverAmberMuskVirginia CedarVanille

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Musk. Durations are only published for Gray Shot, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer13

Fall88

Winter13

Day100

Night41

Spring55

Summer45

Fall100

Winter73

Day75

Night100

Category winnerParfum de NuitMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 46%Work 34%Date 11%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,720

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#23,534

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerParfum de NuitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pull & Bear Gray Shot delivers a refreshing burst of bitter petitgrain, zesty mandarin orange, and sharp pink grapefruit right from the first pump. It feels brisk. Within ten minutes, the initial citrus flash gives way to an unusual heart of salty seaweed and rustic herbal notes that smell like ocean winds sweeping ov…

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Parfum de Nuit is a classic 1990s chypre floral, bright at first with mandarin, neroli and grapefruit, then softening into a slightly powdery bouquet of mimosa, jasmine and ylang-ylang. The dry-down turns mossy and woody, with patchouli, oakmoss, sandalwood and a gentle amber-vanilla warmth. It reads polished and grow…

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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, Gray Shot or Parfum de Nuit?

Parfum de Nuit takes 4 of 7 categories. Gray Shot is rated 3.47/5 from 32 votes; Parfum de Nuit is rated 4.22/5 from 52 votes. Choose Gray Shot for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Parfum de Nuit for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gray Shot or Parfum de Nuit?

Gray Shot lasts longest (Gray Shot 76/100, Parfum de Nuit 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gray Shot or Parfum de Nuit?

Gray Shot projects furthest (Gray Shot 62/100, Parfum de Nuit 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gray Shot and Parfum de Nuit smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Musk.

Is Gray Shot or Parfum de Nuit better for summer or winter?

For summer, Parfum de Nuit is the stronger pick. For winter, Parfum de Nuit is the stronger pick. Gray Shot suits daytime wear; Parfum de Nuit suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gray Shot and Parfum de Nuit?

Gray Shot has top notes of Petitgrain, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Seaweed and Herbal Notes, a base of Woodsy Notes and Musk. Parfum de Nuit has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Neroli, Grapefruit and Petitgrain, heart notes of Mimosa, Nutmeg, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, oak moss, Sandalwood and Vetiver.