Fragrance comparison

La Nuit de HJ vs Nin-Shar

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 426 ratings analysed

La Nuit de HJ

Henry Jacques

4.789 votes

Rank #28,430 White FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Nin-Shar

Jul et Mad Paris

3.92417 votes

Rank #4,054 RoseAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nin-Shar takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

La Nuit de HJ1/4

Nin-Shar3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

La Nuit de HJHenry Jacques

Nin-SharJul et Mad Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.78/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 20%Had 10%Want 70%

3.92/ 5 · 417 votes

Have 37%Had 19%Want 44%

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

39%Love

36%Like

13%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

319 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityLa Nuit de HJ

SillageNin-Shar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value48

Category winnerNin-SharBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

rose83%

vanilla65%

floral48%

amber30%

rose100%

amber92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both rose, vanilla and 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

RoseArtemisiaBergamot

Heart

Turkish RosePatchouliEgyptian Jasmine

Base

Bourbon VanillaAgarwood (Oud)IncenseBenzoinSandalwoodVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesEgyptian Jasmine, Damask Rose, Bourbon Vanilla 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

Spring80

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

Men3

Unisex40

Women57

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,430

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#4,054

PerfumerSidonie Lancesseur

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerNin-SharHigher 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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Nin-Shar by Jul et Mad Paris delivers a bold rose-oud blend that feels both opulent and approachable. Opening with sharp, effervescent citrus and rose, it settles into a resinous base of vanilla and sandalwood. This fragrance suits those looking for a sophisticated, versatile scent that performs well across autumn eve…

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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 Nin-Shar?

Nin-Shar takes 3 of 4 categories. La Nuit de HJ is rated 4.78/5 from 9 votes; Nin-Shar is rated 3.92/5 from 417 votes. Choose La Nuit de HJ for a white floral and rose character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Nin-Shar for a rose and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, La Nuit de HJ or Nin-Shar?

They last about the same: La Nuit de HJ 77/100, Nin-Shar 76/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, La Nuit de HJ or Nin-Shar?

Projection is very close: Nin-Shar 68/100, La Nuit de HJ 67/100 for sillage.

Do La Nuit de HJ and Nin-Shar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, vanilla and amber accords. Common notes include Egyptian Jasmine, Damask Rose, Bourbon Vanilla and Sandalwood.

Is La Nuit de HJ or Nin-Shar better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in La Nuit de HJ and Nin-Shar?

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. Nin-Shar has top notes of Rose, Artemisia and Bergamot, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Patchouli and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Agarwood (Oud), Incense and Benzoin.