Fragrance comparison

La Nuit de HJ vs Addiction Absolu

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 84 ratings analysed

La Nuit de HJ

Henry Jacques

4.789 votes

Rank #28,430 White FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Addiction Absolu

Vivamor Parfums

4.0575 votes

Rank #7,986 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

La Nuit de HJ
Choose it for a white floral and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Addiction Absolu
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

La Nuit de HJ2/4

Addiction Absolu2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: La Nuit de HJ
Sillage & projection: La Nuit de HJ
Value for money: Addiction Absolu
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Addiction Absolu

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

La Nuit de HJHenry Jacques

Addiction AbsoluVivamor Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.78/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 20%Had 10%Want 70%

4.05/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 30%Had 8%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

78%Love

22%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

52%Love

31%Like

7%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

58 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityLa Nuit de HJ

SillageLa Nuit de HJ

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value62

Category winnerAddiction AbsoluBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

rose83%

vanilla65%

floral48%

amber30%

woody100%

amber91%

fresh spicy83%

powdery74%

sweet65%

warm spicy56%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Egyptian JasmineLemon Blossom

Heart

Damask RoseBourbon Vanilla

Base

AmberSandalwood

Top

Dried FruitsRum

Heart

CognacIndonesian NutmegEgyptian Jasmine

Base

AmberBourbon VanillaSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesEgyptian Jasmine, Bourbon Vanilla, Amber 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 season

Spring100

Summer40

Fall80

Winter60

Day100

Night100

Spring18

Summer3

Fall94

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

Men39

Unisex49

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,430

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#7,986

PerfumerJorge Lee

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerAddiction AbsoluHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

La Nuit de HJ by Henry Jacques is a concentrated floral oriental pure perfume oil built around bright white florals and dense resins. The opening hits with crisp lemon blossom and rich Egyptian jasmine, cutting through the initial oil concentration with citrusy green air. As the oil warms on skin, Damask rose and dark…

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Addiction Absolu opens with a rich hit of dried fruit and rum, then settles into a darker mix of cognac, nutmeg, amber, vanilla, sandalwood, and soft musk. It reads warm, boozy, and slightly powdery rather than sugary. This suits shoppers who want a sensual cold-weather scent with a smooth, grown-up feel. Community fe…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, La Nuit de HJ or Addiction Absolu?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. La Nuit de HJ is rated 4.78/5 from 9 votes; Addiction Absolu is rated 4.05/5 from 75 votes. Choose La Nuit de HJ for a white floral and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Addiction Absolu for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, La Nuit de HJ or Addiction Absolu?

La Nuit de HJ lasts longest (La Nuit de HJ 77/100, Addiction Absolu 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, La Nuit de HJ or Addiction Absolu?

La Nuit de HJ projects furthest (La Nuit de HJ 67/100, Addiction Absolu 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do La Nuit de HJ and Addiction Absolu smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Egyptian Jasmine, Bourbon Vanilla, Amber and Sandalwood.

Is La Nuit de HJ or Addiction Absolu better for summer or winter?

La Nuit de HJ suits day or night wear; Addiction Absolu suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in La Nuit de HJ and Addiction Absolu?

La Nuit de HJ has top notes of Egyptian Jasmine and Lemon Blossom, heart notes of Damask Rose and Bourbon Vanilla, a base of Amber and Sandalwood. Addiction Absolu has top notes of Dried Fruits and Rum, heart notes of Cognac, Indonesian Nutmeg and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Amber, Bourbon Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk.