Fragrance comparison

La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum vs Cafe Noir

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 3,450 ratings analysed

6 wins

La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum

Yves Saint Laurent

4.253,372 votes

Rank #1,038 Fresh SpicyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Cafe Noir

DSH Perfumes

4.0378 votes

Rank #10,845 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum takes 6 of 7 categories.

La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum
Choose it for a fresh spicy and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Cafe Noir
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum6/7

Cafe Noir1/7

Ratings & consensus: La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum
Community sentiment: La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum
Longevity: Cafe Noir
Sillage & projection: La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum
Value for money: La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum
Versatility: La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum
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

Cafe NoirDSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 3,372 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

4.03/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 21%Had 7%Want 72%

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

47%Love

29%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

3%Hate

78 votes

Category winnerLa Nuit de L'Homme Le ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityCafe Noir

SillageLa Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value48

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%

warm spicy100%

amber90%

coffee80%

vanilla70%

fresh spicy60%

cinnamon50%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both fresh spicy

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

CinnamonPepperPaprikaBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

BenzoinFrench labdanumRoseJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

CoffeeTolu BalsamVanille

InformationalShared notesPepper, Bergamot, French labdanum and Vanille. Durations are only published for Cafe Noir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring19

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Category winnerLa Nuit de L'Homme Le ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

Men6

Unisex69

Women25

Date 37%Casual 28%Party 21%Work 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,038

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews204

Overall rank#10,845

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews15

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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Cafe Noir by DSH Perfumes is a warm, vintage-style brew of dark roasted coffee, fiery cinnamon, and golden amber. Handcrafted by independent perfumer Dawn Spencer Hurwitz, this scent opens with an eye-opening burst of cracked black pepper, bergamot, and spicy paprika before melting into a rich heart of Bulgarian rose,…

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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 Cafe Noir?

La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum takes 6 of 7 categories. La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum is rated 4.25/5 from 3,372 votes; Cafe Noir is rated 4.03/5 from 78 votes. Choose La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum for a fresh spicy and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Cafe Noir for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

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

They last about the same: Cafe Noir 69/100, La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

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

Projection is very close: La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum 55/100, Cafe Noir 54/100 for sillage.

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

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pepper, Bergamot, French labdanum and Vanille.

Is La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum or Cafe Noir 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. Cafe Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Cafe Noir has top notes of Cinnamon, Pepper, Paprika and Bergamot, heart notes of Benzoin, French labdanum, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Coffee, Tolu Balsam and Vanille.