Fragrance comparison

Il Roso vs Night Sapphire

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 48 ratings analysed

3 wins

Il Roso

ILMIN Parfums

4.9314 votes

Rank #35,451 RoseCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Night Sapphire

Laverne

3.4734 votes

Rank #18,910 AmberWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Il Roso takes 3 of 5 categories.

Il Roso
Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Night Sapphire
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Il Roso3/5

Night Sapphire2/5

Ratings & consensus: Il Roso
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Il Roso
Sillage & projection: Il Roso
Value for money: Night Sapphire
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Night Sapphire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Il RosoILMIN Parfums

Night SapphireLaverne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 28%Had 6%Want 66%

3.47/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 52%Had 14%Want 34%

Category winnerIl RosoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

93%Love

7%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

29%Love

26%Like

21%Ok

9%Dislike

15%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate98

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityIl Roso

SillageIl Roso

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value78

Category winnerNight SapphireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

citrus92%

musky84%

powdery77%

floral69%

amber61%

amber100%

white floral92%

woody84%

floral77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both amber, citrus and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangeRhubarb

Heart

RoseJasmineNutmeg

Base

White MuskCedarAmberIncenseVanillaVetiver

Top15-30 mins

JasmineCherry Blossom

Heart2-4 hrs

Mandarin OrangeNutmeg

Base6-10 hrs

AmberSandalwoodWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Jasmine, Nutmeg and White Musk. Durations are only published for Night Sapphire, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall75

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring76

Summer52

Fall86

Winter100

Day58

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex31

Women69

Men28

Unisex55

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,451

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,910

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerNight SapphireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Il Roso is a bright rose-fruity scent with a crisp citrus opening, a tart rhubarb twist, and a soft musky, powdery base. It usually reads feminine and polished, with enough amber, woods, and incense underneath to keep the floral heart from feeling too airy or overly sweet.

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Night Sapphire by Laverne greets you with a bright, uplifting swirl of sweet jasmine and airy cherry blossom, balanced by a splash of juicy mandarin orange. As the opening settles, a soft pinch of warm nutmeg bridges the floral sweetness into a soothing, golden amber and creamy sandalwood foundation. A clean white mus…

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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, Il Roso or Night Sapphire?

Il Roso takes 3 of 5 categories. Il Roso is rated 4.93/5 from 14 votes; Night Sapphire is rated 3.47/5 from 34 votes. Choose Il Roso for a rose and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Night Sapphire for a amber and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Il Roso or Night Sapphire?

They last about the same: Il Roso 80/100, Night Sapphire 79/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Il Roso or Night Sapphire?

Projection is very close: Il Roso 67/100, Night Sapphire 65/100 for sillage.

Do Il Roso and Night Sapphire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Jasmine, Nutmeg and White Musk.

Is Il Roso or Night Sapphire better for summer or winter?

Il Roso suits day or night wear; Night Sapphire suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Il Roso and Night Sapphire?

Il Roso has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Rhubarb, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of White Musk, Cedar, Amber and Incense. Night Sapphire has top notes of Jasmine and Cherry Blossom, heart notes of Mandarin Orange and Nutmeg, a base of Amber, Sandalwood and White Musk.