Fragrance comparison

La Nuit de HJ vs Elgomanza

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 19 ratings analysed

2 wins

La Nuit de HJ

Henry Jacques

4.789 votes

Rank #28,430 White FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Elgomanza

PerfumeBox

3.4010 votes

Rank #59,561 CoffeeVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

La Nuit de HJ takes 2 of 4 categories.

La Nuit de HJ
Choose it for a white floral and rose character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Elgomanza
Choose it for a coffee and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

La Nuit de HJ2/4

Elgomanza1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

La Nuit de HJHenry Jacques

ElgomanzaPerfumeBox

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.78/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 20%Had 10%Want 70%

3.40/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 33%Had 14%Want 52%

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

10%Love

50%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityLa Nuit de HJ

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value50

Category winnerElgomanzaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

rose83%

vanilla65%

floral48%

amber30%

coffee100%

vanilla88%

warm spicy77%

powdery65%

rose53%

musky42%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both vanilla and rose

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

CoffeeWhite RosePeach

Heart

Red RoseEgyptian Jasmine

Base

Bourbon VanillaMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesEgyptian Jasmine, Bourbon Vanilla and Amber. 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall33

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,430

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#59,561

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLa Nuit de HJHigher 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…

Reviews →

Elgomanza by PerfumeBox is a warm coffee, rose, and vanilla fragrance with a sweet oriental floral profile. The opening pairs roasted coffee with white rose and peach, then moves into a fuller rose and jasmine heart before settling into bourbon vanilla, musk, and amber. It reads unisex, with a slightly feminine floral…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, La Nuit de HJ or Elgomanza?

La Nuit de HJ takes 2 of 4 categories. La Nuit de HJ is rated 4.78/5 from 9 votes; Elgomanza is rated 3.40/5 from 10 votes. Choose La Nuit de HJ for a white floral and rose character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Elgomanza for a coffee and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, La Nuit de HJ or Elgomanza?

La Nuit de HJ lasts longest (La Nuit de HJ 77/100, Elgomanza 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, La Nuit de HJ or Elgomanza?

Projection is very close: La Nuit de HJ 67/100, Elgomanza 67/100 for sillage.

Do La Nuit de HJ and Elgomanza smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and rose accords. Common notes include Egyptian Jasmine, Bourbon Vanilla and Amber.

Is La Nuit de HJ or Elgomanza better for summer or winter?

La Nuit de HJ suits day or night wear; Elgomanza suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in La Nuit de HJ and Elgomanza?

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. Elgomanza has top notes of Coffee, White Rose and Peach, heart notes of Red Rose and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Musk and Amber.