Fragrance comparison

Kitten Heel vs Perle de Nuit

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 261 ratings analysed

4 wins

Kitten Heel

Roberto Ugolini

3.70200 votes

Rank #4,850 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Perle de Nuit

Pascal Morabito

4.0561 votes

Rank #31,158 RoseAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kitten Heel takes 4 of 7 categories.

Kitten Heel
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Perle de Nuit
Choose it for a rose and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Kitten Heel4/7

Perle de Nuit3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Kitten HeelRoberto Ugolini

Perle de NuitPascal Morabito

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 200 votes

Have 29%Had 3%Want 68%

4.05/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerPerle de NuitRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

19%Dislike

6%Hate

36 votes

38%Love

39%Like

15%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerPerle de NuitMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityKitten Heel

SillageKitten Heel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value86

Category winnerPerle de NuitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fruity92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

vanilla61%

rose100%

amber92%

vanilla84%

aromatic77%

patchouli69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both amber and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Fruity NotesGeraniumYlang-Ylang

Heart

AmberGuaiac WoodPatchouliSandalwood

Base

VanillaMuskTonka Bean

Top

RoseFruity Notes

Heart

Tonka BeanGeranium

Base

PatchouliAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesFruity Notes, Geranium, Amber and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall83

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Spring45

Summer16

Fall100

Winter87

Day59

Night100

Category winnerKitten HeelMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex14

Women71

Men3

Unisex15

Women82

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,850

PerfumerChristian Carbonnel, Laura Santander

Launched—

Reviews68

Overall rank#31,158

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKitten HeelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kitten Heel by Roberto Ugolini opens with a bright, fruity blend that transitions into a heart of woods and resins. The dry-down settles into a warm, creamy base of vanilla, tonka bean, and musk. It aims for a classic, feminine charm, ideal for daily wear in the office or casual settings during the spring and autumn m…

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Pascal Morabito Perle de Nuit opens with a sharp burst of sweet rose and dark fruity notes that immediately sets a moody evening tone. As the top notes settle over the first fifteen minutes, dusty geranium and powdery tonka bean pull the composition toward a classic oriental rose structure. The dry-down relies heavily…

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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, Kitten Heel or Perle de Nuit?

Kitten Heel takes 4 of 7 categories. Kitten Heel is rated 3.70/5 from 200 votes; Perle de Nuit is rated 4.05/5 from 61 votes. Choose Kitten Heel for a amber and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Perle de Nuit for a rose and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Kitten Heel or Perle de Nuit?

Kitten Heel lasts longest (Kitten Heel 75/100, Perle de Nuit 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kitten Heel or Perle de Nuit?

Kitten Heel projects furthest (Kitten Heel 65/100, Perle de Nuit 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kitten Heel and Perle de Nuit smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and vanilla accords. Common notes include Fruity Notes, Geranium, Amber and Patchouli.

Is Kitten Heel or Perle de Nuit better for summer or winter?

For summer, Kitten Heel is the stronger pick. For winter, Perle de Nuit is the stronger pick. Kitten Heel suits day or night wear; Perle de Nuit suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kitten Heel and Perle de Nuit?

Kitten Heel has top notes of Fruity Notes, Geranium and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Amber, Guaiac Wood, Patchouli and Sandalwood, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Tonka Bean. Perle de Nuit has top notes of Rose and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Tonka Bean and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Amber and Vanilla.