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Hafla Night vs Dolce Sonata

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

Updated 128 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hafla Night takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Hafla Night

    Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Dolce Sonata

    Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Hafla Night3/5
Dolce Sonata2/5
Ratings & consensus
Hafla Night
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Dolce Sonata
Sillage & projection
Hafla Night
Value for money
Hafla Night
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Dolce Sonata

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Hafla NightRisala Elite
Dolce SonataSospiro Perfumes
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.47/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 38%Had 5%Want 57%
3.96/ 5 · 109 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
Category winnerHafla NightRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
68%Love
16%Like
11%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

57%Love
10%Like
13%Ok
13%Dislike
7%Hate

109 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage71
♥ Love / hate87
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate74
Category winners

LongevityDolce Sonata

SillageHafla Night

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value91
¤ Price value47
Category winnerHafla NightBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
woody92%
sweet84%
smoky77%
warm spicy69%
fruity61%
sweet100%
fruity92%
citrus84%
amber77%
smoky69%
floral61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both sweet, amber and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
IncenseApricotRaspberry
Heart
Guaiac WoodCotton CandySandal
Base
TonkaAmberPatchouli
Top20-30 mins
RaspberryApricotLimeBergamotSweet Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
IncenseOsmanthusLily of the ValleyJasmineRose
Base7-10+ hrs
Cotton CandyPatchouli
InformationalShared notesIncense, Apricot, Raspberry and Cotton Candy. Durations are only published for Dolce Sonata, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring73
Summer64
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Spring66
Summer50
Fall87
Winter100
Day78
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men54
Unisex46
Women0
Men28
Unisex36
Women36
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,363

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,378

PerfumerMaria Celeste Lombardo, Salah Al Zarooni

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerDolce SonataHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hafla Night opens with a dark, sweet mix of incense, raspberry, and apricot, then settles into creamy sandalwood, guaiac wood, and a candy-like softness. The overall feel is ambery, smoky, and slightly powdery. It reads best for evening wear, cooler weather, and anyone who enjoys fruity sweetness wrapped in woods and …

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Dolce Sonata by Sospiro Perfumes opens with an energetic splash of tart raspberry, sun-ripened apricot, and zesty lime that immediately grabs your attention. As the bright citrus sparkle begins to soften, an unexpected layer of cool incense rolls in, drifting over velvety osmanthus and delicate jasmine petals. The bas…

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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, Hafla Night or Dolce Sonata?

Hafla Night takes 3 of 5 categories. Hafla Night is rated 4.47/5 from 19 votes; Dolce Sonata is rated 3.96/5 from 109 votes. Choose Hafla Night for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Dolce Sonata for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Hafla Night or Dolce Sonata?

They last about the same: Dolce Sonata 76/100, Hafla Night 74/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Hafla Night or Dolce Sonata?

Projection is very close: Hafla Night 71/100, Dolce Sonata 70/100 for sillage.

Do Hafla Night and Dolce Sonata smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, amber and fruity accords. Common notes include Incense, Apricot, Raspberry and Cotton Candy.

Is Hafla Night or Dolce Sonata better for summer or winter?

Hafla Night suits evening wear; Dolce Sonata suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hafla Night and Dolce Sonata?

Hafla Night has top notes of Incense, Apricot and Raspberry, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Cotton Candy and Sandal, a base of Tonka, Amber and Patchouli. Dolce Sonata has top notes of Raspberry, Apricot, Lime and Bergamot, heart notes of Incense, Osmanthus, Lily of the Valley and Jasmine, a base of Cotton Candy and Patchouli.

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