Fragrance comparison

La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum vs Black Vetyver Cafe

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 3,765 ratings analysed

4 wins

La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum

Yves Saint Laurent

4.253,372 votes

Rank #1,038 Fresh SpicyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Black Vetyver Cafe

Jo Malone London

4.16393 votes

Rank #6,998 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories.

La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum
Choose it for a fresh spicy and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.
Black Vetyver Cafe
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum4/7

Black Vetyver Cafe2/7

Ratings & consensus: La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum
Sillage & projection: Black Vetyver Cafe
Value for money: La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum
Versatility: Black Vetyver Cafe
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

La Nuit de L'Homme Le ParfumYves Saint Laurent

Black Vetyver CafeJo Malone London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 3,372 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

4.16/ 5 · 393 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerLa Nuit de L'Homme Le ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

37%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

3,372 votes

40%Love

47%Like

4%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

393 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityLa Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum

SillageBlack Vetyver Cafe

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value34

Category winnerLa Nuit de L'Homme Le ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

aromatic77%

lavender69%

woody61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

coffee69%

earthy61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PepperAniseBergamot

Heart

Fruity NotesLavenderFrench labdanum

Base

VanillePatchouliVetyver

Top15-30 mins

CoffeeCitruses

Heart1-2 hrs

NutmegCorianderPepper

Base3-5 hrs

VetyverSandalwoodIncenseVanilleSequoia

InformationalShared notesPepper, Vanille and Vetyver. Durations are only published for Black Vetyver Cafe, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring63

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night44

Category winnerBlack Vetyver CafeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

Men21

Unisex76

Women3

Work 38%Casual 35%Date 20%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,038

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews204

Overall rank#6,998

PerfumerJo Malone

Launched—

Reviews40

Category winnerLa Nuit de L'Homme Le ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum is a dark, smooth evening fragrance that swaps the bright cardamom of the original for sharp black pepper, sweet star anise, and ripe dark fruits. It settles into a warm base of French labdanum, earthy patchouli, and comforting vanilla. Built for close encounters, date n…

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Jo Malone London Black Vetyver Cafe strips away the sugary syrup found in modern coffee scents. It gives you raw, freshly ground dark roast beans instead. You get a quick splash of bitter citrus upfront. Then, dry nutmeg and cracked coriander cut through the warmth. The coffee note stays remarkably dry. Earthy vetiver…

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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 Le Parfum or Black Vetyver Cafe?

La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories. La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum is rated 4.25/5 from 3,372 votes; Black Vetyver Cafe is rated 4.16/5 from 393 votes. Choose La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum for a fresh spicy and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Black Vetyver Cafe for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum or Black Vetyver Cafe?

La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum lasts longest (La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum 67/100, Black Vetyver Cafe 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum or Black Vetyver Cafe?

Projection is very close: Black Vetyver Cafe 56/100, La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum 55/100 for sillage.

Do La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum and Black Vetyver Cafe smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Pepper, Vanille and Vetyver.

Is La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum or Black Vetyver Cafe better for summer or winter?

For summer, La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum is the stronger pick. Black Vetyver Cafe suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum and Black Vetyver Cafe?

La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum has top notes of Pepper, Anise and Bergamot, heart notes of Fruity Notes, Lavender and French labdanum, a base of Vanille, Patchouli and Vetyver. Black Vetyver Cafe has top notes of Coffee and Citruses, heart notes of Nutmeg, Coriander and Pepper, a base of Vetyver, Sandalwood, Incense and Vanille.