Fragrance comparison

La Nuit de HJ vs Rosa Damas

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 80 ratings analysed

3 wins

La Nuit de HJ

Henry Jacques

4.789 votes

Rank #28,430 White FloralRose

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37%scent match

Some overlap

Rosa Damas

Première Note

3.4971 votes

Rank #37,245 RoseFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

La Nuit de HJ takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

La Nuit de HJ3/4

Rosa Damas1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: La Nuit de HJ
Sillage & projection: La Nuit de HJ
Value for money: Rosa Damas
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

Rosa DamasPremière Note

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.78/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 20%Had 10%Want 70%

3.49/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 43%Had 19%Want 38%

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

24%Love

38%Like

7%Ok

25%Dislike

6%Hate

71 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityLa Nuit de HJ

SillageLa Nuit de HJ

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value40

Category winnerRosa DamasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

rose83%

vanilla65%

floral48%

amber30%

rose100%

floral88%

warm spicy77%

fresh65%

woody53%

fruity42%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both rose and floral

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

Top15-30 mins

Madagascar ClovesRose HipBerry Fruits

Heart2-4 hrs

PeonyDamask RoseEgyptian Jasmine

Base5-7 hrs

Palisander RosewoodWhite MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesEgyptian Jasmine, Damask Rose and Amber. Durations are only published for Rosa Damas, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer40

Fall80

Winter60

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer73

Fall46

Winter42

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

Men0

Unisex21

Women79

Casual 36%Work 31%Date 23%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,430

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#37,245

PerfumerMelanie Leroux

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 →

Rosa Damas opens with a tart burst of wild berry fruits and rose hip, sharpened immediately by dry Madagascar cloves. The opening prickle softens within fifteen minutes. Lush Damask rose petals quickly take center stage alongside dewy peony and clean Egyptian jasmine. It is floral, peppery, and slightly crisp. As the …

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 Rosa Damas?

La Nuit de HJ takes 3 of 4 categories. La Nuit de HJ is rated 4.78/5 from 9 votes; Rosa Damas is rated 3.49/5 from 71 votes. Choose La Nuit de HJ for a white floral and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Rosa Damas for a rose and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, La Nuit de HJ or Rosa Damas?

La Nuit de HJ lasts longest (La Nuit de HJ 77/100, Rosa Damas 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, La Nuit de HJ or Rosa Damas?

La Nuit de HJ projects furthest (La Nuit de HJ 67/100, Rosa Damas 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do La Nuit de HJ and Rosa Damas smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and floral accords. Common notes include Egyptian Jasmine, Damask Rose and Amber.

Is La Nuit de HJ or Rosa Damas better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in La Nuit de HJ and Rosa Damas?

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. Rosa Damas has top notes of Madagascar Cloves, Rose Hip and Berry Fruits, heart notes of Peony, Damask Rose and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Palisander Rosewood, White Musk and Amber.