Yves Saint Laurent
Rank #1,038 Fresh SpicyFruity
La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum vs Blue Suede Shoes
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Blue Suede Shoes takes 4 of 7 categories.
La Nuit de L'Homme Le ParfumChoose it for a fresh spicy and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Blue Suede ShoesChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum3/7
Blue Suede Shoes4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum
- Community sentiment
- La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum
- Longevity
- Blue Suede Shoes
- Sillage & projection
- Blue Suede Shoes
- Value for money
- Blue Suede Shoes
- Versatility
- Blue Suede Shoes
- 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 LaurentBlue Suede ShoesRoberto UgoliniWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.25/ 5 · 3,372 votes
Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%
3.42/ 5 · 493 votes
Have 25%Had 5%Want 70%
Category winnerLa Nuit de L'Homme Le ParfumRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate49%Love
37%Like
6%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate
3,372 votes
28%Love
16%Like
8%Ok
28%Dislike
20%Hate
25 votes
Category winnerLa Nuit de L'Homme Le ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlue Suede Shoes
SillageBlue Suede Shoes
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBlue Suede ShoesBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
fruity92%
sweet84%
aromatic77%
lavender69%
woody61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
patchouli84%
warm spicy77%
lavender69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PepperAniseBergamot
Heart
Fruity NotesLavenderFrench labdanum
Base
VanillePatchouliVetyver
Top
LavenderBergamotAnisePepper
Heart
PatchouliSandalwoodAmberCedar
Base
VetiverTonka BeanLabdanum
InformationalShared notesPepper, Anise, Bergamot and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring53
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer85
Fall92
Winter77
Day100
Night77
Category winnerBlue Suede ShoesMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,038
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews204
Overall rank#1,250
PerfumerBlanca Dalmau, Christian Carbonnel
Launched—
Reviews174
Category winnerLa Nuit de L'Homme Le ParfumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotYves 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…
Reviews →Blue Suede Shoes by Roberto Ugolini is a woody aromatic fragrance built around lavender, anise, and patchouli. It projects a fresh yet spicy character designed for daily wear. This 2019 release aims to capture a dramatic, rock and roll spirit through its crisp herbal opening and earthy woody foundation, making it a di…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum or Blue Suede Shoes?
Blue Suede Shoes takes 4 of 7 categories. La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum is rated 4.25/5 from 3,372 votes; Blue Suede Shoes is rated 3.42/5 from 493 votes. Choose La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum for a fresh spicy and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Blue Suede Shoes for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum or Blue Suede Shoes?
Blue Suede Shoes lasts longest (Blue Suede Shoes 82/100, La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum or Blue Suede Shoes?
Blue Suede Shoes projects furthest (Blue Suede Shoes 74/100, La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum and Blue Suede Shoes smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Pepper, Anise, Bergamot and Lavender.
Is La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum or Blue Suede Shoes better for summer or winter?
For summer, Blue Suede Shoes is the stronger pick. For winter, La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum is the stronger pick. Blue Suede Shoes suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum and Blue Suede Shoes?
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. Blue Suede Shoes has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Anise and Pepper, heart notes of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Amber and Cedar, a base of Vetiver, Tonka Bean and Labdanum.
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