Fragrance comparison

La Nuit de L'Homme Eau Électrique vs Private Red

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 1,081 ratings analysed

4 wins

La Nuit de L'Homme Eau Électrique

Yves Saint Laurent

3.901,040 votes

Rank #3,093 AromaticVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Private Red

Saint Hilaire · 2018

3.7341 votes

Rank #32,333 FruityAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

La Nuit de L'Homme Eau Électrique takes 4 of 7 categories.

La Nuit de L'Homme Eau Électrique
Choose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Private Red
Choose it for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

La Nuit de L'Homme Eau Électrique4/7

Private Red3/7

Ratings & consensus: La Nuit de L'Homme Eau Électrique
Community sentiment: Private Red
Longevity: La Nuit de L'Homme Eau Électrique
Sillage & projection: La Nuit de L'Homme Eau Électrique
Value for money: Private Red
Versatility: Private Red
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: La Nuit de L'Homme Eau Électrique

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

La Nuit de L'Homme Eau ÉlectriqueYves Saint Laurent

Private RedSaint Hilaire

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 1,040 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

3.73/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 69%Had 12%Want 19%

Category winnerLa Nuit de L'Homme Eau ÉlectriqueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

38%Like

9%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

1,040 votes

12%Love

59%Like

22%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerPrivate RedMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityLa Nuit de L'Homme Eau Électrique

SillageLa Nuit de L'Homme Eau Électrique

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value85

Category winnerPrivate RedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

vanilla92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

citrus69%

herbal61%

fruity100%

aromatic91%

fresh83%

marine74%

citrus65%

green56%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green AppleLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

GeraniumLavenderSageOrange Blossom

Base

VanillaTonka BeanCashmere WoodCedarPatchouliVetiver

Top

Lemon

Heart

Green AppleSea Notes

Base

AmberTonka BeanVetiver

InformationalShared notesGreen Apple, Lemon, Tonka Bean and Vetiver. 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

Summer57

Fall0

Winter68

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer60

Fall60

Winter32

Day100

Night55

Category winnerPrivate RedMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex11

Women2

Men82

Unisex6

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,093

PerfumerAnne Flipo, Dominique Ropion, Juliette Karagueuzoglou

Launched—

Reviews164

Overall rank#32,333

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2018

Reviews0

Category winnerLa Nuit de L'Homme Eau ÉlectriqueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme Eau Électrique is a fresh oriental fougere cologne built around bright fruits, clean herbs, and smooth sweetness. It opens with a crisp burst of green apple, tart lemon, and juicy mandarin orange, giving the classic line an energetic and modern lift. As the bright citrus settles, …

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Saint Hilaire Private Red opens with a lively splash of juicy lemon and cold, crunchy green apple, smelling like a fresh fruit stand sitting right by the coastline. Within a few minutes, breezy marine notes roll in with a light salty touch, creating an airy heart that feels like a clean white cotton shirt dried in the…

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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 L'Homme Eau Électrique or Private Red?

La Nuit de L'Homme Eau Électrique takes 4 of 7 categories. La Nuit de L'Homme Eau Électrique is rated 3.90/5 from 1,040 votes; Private Red is rated 3.73/5 from 41 votes. Choose La Nuit de L'Homme Eau Électrique for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Private Red for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, La Nuit de L'Homme Eau Électrique or Private Red?

La Nuit de L'Homme Eau Électrique lasts longest (La Nuit de L'Homme Eau Électrique 62/100, Private Red 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, La Nuit de L'Homme Eau Électrique or Private Red?

La Nuit de L'Homme Eau Électrique projects furthest (La Nuit de L'Homme Eau Électrique 57/100, Private Red 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do La Nuit de L'Homme Eau Électrique and Private Red smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Green Apple, Lemon, Tonka Bean and Vetiver.

Is La Nuit de L'Homme Eau Électrique or Private Red better for summer or winter?

For summer, Private Red is the stronger pick. For winter, La Nuit de L'Homme Eau Électrique is the stronger pick. Private Red suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in La Nuit de L'Homme Eau Électrique and Private Red?

La Nuit de L'Homme Eau Électrique has top notes of Green Apple, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Geranium, Lavender, Sage and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Cashmere Wood and Cedar. Private Red has top notes of Lemon, heart notes of Green Apple and Sea Notes, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean and Vetiver.