Fragrance comparison

Isotta vs Nuit Noir

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 148 ratings analysed

4 wins

Isotta

V Canto

3.91119 votes

Rank #16,097 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Nuit Noir

In The Box

4.1029 votes

Rank #33,667 LeatherSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Isotta takes 4 of 7 categories.

Isotta
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Nuit Noir
Choose it for a leather and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Isotta4/7

Nuit Noir3/7

Ratings & consensus: Nuit Noir
Community sentiment: Nuit Noir
Longevity: Isotta
Sillage & projection: Isotta
Value for money: Nuit Noir
Versatility: Isotta
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Isotta

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IsottaV Canto

Nuit NoirIn The Box

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 30%Had 13%Want 58%

4.10/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 51%Had 2%Want 47%

Category winnerNuit NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

23%Like

12%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

119 votes

62%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

10%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerNuit NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityIsotta

SillageIsotta

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value74

Category winnerNuit NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

leather84%

rose77%

fresh spicy69%

camphor61%

leather100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both leather and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

EucalyptusCitrusesGreen Tea

Heart2 to 4 hours

GeraniumBulgarian RoseJasmine

Base5 to 8 hours

LeatherCedarTonka BeanMadagascar Vanilla

Top

CardamomGingerNeroliCitrusesMandarin Orange

Heart

KulfiOrange BlossomBulgarian RoseJasmine

Base

SuedeVanillaLeatherGuaiac WoodTonka BeanAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Bulgarian Rose, Jasmine and Leather. Durations are only published for Isotta, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer38

Fall100

Winter41

Day100

Night67

Spring40

Summer5

Fall90

Winter100

Day29

Night100

Category winnerIsottaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men21

Unisex58

Women21

Men87

Unisex9

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,097

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#33,667

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIsottaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Isotta by V Canto delivers an unusual contrast between sharp herbal freshness and rich base warmth. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of citruses, cooling eucalyptus, and herbal green tea, creating an immediate aromatic punch. As the opening settles, the composition reveals a floral heart led by prominent Bulgari…

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Nuit Noir leans into a rich sweet leather style, opening with cardamom, ginger and citrus before a creamy kulfi and orange blossom heart softens the edges. As it settles, vanilla, suede, tonka and woods take over. It usually reads warm, dressed-up and distinctly masculine. The profile suits cooler evenings best, espe…

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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, Isotta or Nuit Noir?

Isotta takes 4 of 7 categories. Isotta is rated 3.91/5 from 119 votes; Nuit Noir is rated 4.10/5 from 29 votes. Choose Isotta for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Nuit Noir for a leather and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Isotta or Nuit Noir?

Isotta lasts longest (Isotta 74/100, Nuit Noir 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Isotta or Nuit Noir?

Isotta projects furthest (Isotta 66/100, Nuit Noir 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Isotta and Nuit Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather and woody accords. Common notes include Citruses, Bulgarian Rose, Jasmine and Leather.

Is Isotta or Nuit Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Isotta is the stronger pick. For winter, Nuit Noir is the stronger pick. Isotta suits daytime wear; Nuit Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Isotta and Nuit Noir?

Isotta has top notes of Eucalyptus, Citruses and Green Tea, heart notes of Geranium, Bulgarian Rose and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Cedar, Tonka Bean and Madagascar Vanilla. Nuit Noir has top notes of Cardamom, Ginger, Neroli and Citruses, heart notes of Kulfi, Orange Blossom, Bulgarian Rose and Jasmine, a base of Suede, Vanilla, Leather and Guaiac Wood.