L'Esprit Divin vs Nuit De Sable
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
L'Esprit Divin takes 6 of 7 categories.
L'Esprit DivinChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Nuit De SableChoose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
L'Esprit Divin6/7
Nuit De Sable1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- L'Esprit Divin
- Community sentiment
- L'Esprit Divin
- Longevity
- L'Esprit Divin
- Sillage & projection
- L'Esprit Divin
- Value for money
- L'Esprit Divin
- Versatility
- L'Esprit Divin
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Nuit De Sable
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
L'Esprit DivinPaul EmilienNuit De SableBDK ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.90/ 5 · 62 votes
Have 28%Had 12%Want 60%
3.59/ 5 · 652 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerL'Esprit DivinRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
42%Like
0%Ok
23%Dislike
0%Hate
62 votes
29%Love
31%Like
16%Ok
19%Dislike
6%Hate
652 votes
Category winnerL'Esprit DivinMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityL'Esprit Divin
SillageL'Esprit Divin
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerL'Esprit DivinBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody92%
amber84%
fresh spicy77%
balsamic69%
smoky61%
warm spicy100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
rose77%
powdery69%
amber61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
IncenseAmberRoseIndian SaffronNutmegMadagascar ClovesCardamomGinger
Heart
Woody NotesPalisander RosewoodMuskPatchouliCyperus esculentusSandalwoodViolet Leaf
Base
Turkish Rose
Top
NutmegSandalwoodGuatemalan Cardamom
Heart
Turkish RoseRoseSand
Base
Tonka BeanAmbroxanMusk
InformationalShared notesTurkish Rose, Nutmeg, Musk and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring23
Summer31
Fall100
Winter92
Day62
Night100
Spring58
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerL'Esprit DivinMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#32,307
PerfumerPatrick Bodifee
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#7,154
PerfumerMarie Schnirer
Launched—
Reviews92
Category winnerNuit De SableHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotL'Esprit Divin opens with a prickly blast of Indian saffron, nutmeg, and tart grapefruit before sinking into a dense core of smoky incense and palisander rosewood. As the fragrance settles, warm amber and dry patchouli anchor the spice on skin. It wears rich and resinous during cold November nights, leaving a subtle p…
Reviews →Nuit De Sable by BDK Parfums opens with a sharp burst of Guatemalan cardamom and freshly grated nutmeg over dry sandalwood. The initial spiciness quickly melts into an unusual sandy earthiness, where a muted Turkish rose emerges beneath the warm dust. It smells like warm earth after a dry wind storm, balanced by a fai…
Reviews →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, L'Esprit Divin or Nuit De Sable?
L'Esprit Divin takes 6 of 7 categories. L'Esprit Divin is rated 3.90/5 from 62 votes; Nuit De Sable is rated 3.59/5 from 652 votes. Choose L'Esprit Divin for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Nuit De Sable for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, L'Esprit Divin or Nuit De Sable?
L'Esprit Divin lasts longest (L'Esprit Divin 85/100, Nuit De Sable 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L'Esprit Divin or Nuit De Sable?
L'Esprit Divin projects furthest (L'Esprit Divin 74/100, Nuit De Sable 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L'Esprit Divin and Nuit De Sable smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Nutmeg, Musk and Sandalwood.
Is L'Esprit Divin or Nuit De Sable better for summer or winter?
For summer, L'Esprit Divin is the stronger pick. For winter, Nuit De Sable is the stronger pick. L'Esprit Divin suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L'Esprit Divin and Nuit De Sable?
L'Esprit Divin has top notes of Incense, Amber, Rose and Indian Saffron, heart notes of Woody Notes, Palisander Rosewood, Musk and Patchouli, a base of Turkish Rose. Nuit De Sable has top notes of Nutmeg, Sandalwood and Guatemalan Cardamom, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Rose and Sand, a base of Tonka Bean, Ambroxan and Musk.
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