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Harlem Nights vs Sloane Ravers

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

Updated 262 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

  • Harlem Nights

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

  • Sloane Ravers

    Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Harlem Nights4/8
Sloane Ravers4/8
Ratings & consensus
Harlem Nights
Community sentiment
Harlem Nights
Longevity
Sloane Ravers
Sillage & projection
Sloane Ravers
Value for money
Harlem Nights
Versatility
Sloane Ravers
Note pyramid (duration)
Sloane Ravers
Fragranxe ranking
Harlem Nights

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Harlem NightsChris Collins
Sloane RaversEx Nihilo
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.90/ 5 · 235 votes
Have 41%Had 10%Want 49%
3.93/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 29%Had 4%Want 67%
Category winnerHarlem NightsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
33%Love
40%Like
14%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate

235 votes

56%Love
19%Like
4%Ok
7%Dislike
15%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerHarlem NightsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity74
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevitySloane Ravers

SillageSloane Ravers

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value44
¤ Price value31
Category winnerHarlem NightsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
warm spicy91%
powdery83%
rum74%
fresh spicy65%
earthy56%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
fruity84%
sweet77%
patchouli69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
RumSaffronNutmegClovesGrapefruitLemon
Heart2-4 hrs
Orris RootPatchouliCedarJasmine
Base6-8+ hrs
SandalwoodVanillaMuskVetiver
Top20-30 mins
SaffronNutmegCloves
Heart3-4 hrs
PlumTonka Bean
Base6-10 hrs
PatchouliCedar
Category winnerSloane RaversLongest dry-down: 6-10 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring45
Summer11
Fall96
Winter100
Day39
Night100
Spring90
Summer30
Fall100
Winter100
Day20
Night100
Category winnerSloane RaversMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men41
Unisex50
Women9
Men17
Unisex67
Women17
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,336

PerfumerLaurent Marrone

Launched2017

Reviews34

Overall rank#23,664

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerHarlem NightsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Harlem Nights by Chris Collins delivers a rich, boozy aroma anchored in smooth cedarwood and comforting spices. The first spray releases a lively splash of dark rum, grated nutmeg, and sharp cloves, cut quickly by a flash of tart grapefruit. Give it five minutes. As the sharp alcohol evaporates, powdery orris root ste…

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Sloane Ravers by Ex Nihilo opens with an assertive blast of clove, nutmeg, and warm saffron that immediately heats up the air around you. As the sharp spices mellow, dark stewed plum steps into the spotlight alongside sweet, nutty tonka bean, turning the fragrance into a rich, mouthwatering compote with an unmistakabl…

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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, Harlem Nights or Sloane Ravers?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Harlem Nights is rated 3.90/5 from 235 votes; Sloane Ravers is rated 3.93/5 from 27 votes. Choose Harlem Nights for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Sloane Ravers for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Harlem Nights or Sloane Ravers?

Sloane Ravers lasts longest (Sloane Ravers 74/100, Harlem Nights 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Harlem Nights or Sloane Ravers?

Sloane Ravers projects furthest (Sloane Ravers 60/100, Harlem Nights 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Harlem Nights and Sloane Ravers smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Nutmeg, Cloves and Patchouli.

Is Harlem Nights or Sloane Ravers better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sloane Ravers is the stronger pick. For winter, Harlem Nights is the stronger pick. Harlem Nights suits evening wear; Sloane Ravers suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Harlem Nights and Sloane Ravers?

Harlem Nights has top notes of Rum, Saffron, Nutmeg and Cloves, heart notes of Orris Root, Patchouli, Cedar and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Musk and Vetiver. Sloane Ravers has top notes of Saffron, Nutmeg and Cloves, heart notes of Plum and Tonka Bean, a base of Patchouli and Cedar.

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