Fragrance comparison

La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum vs Or Black

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 3,540 ratings analysed

La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum

Yves Saint Laurent

4.253,372 votes

Rank #1,038 Fresh SpicyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Or Black

Pascal Morabito

4.42168 votes

Rank #23,448 AmberAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Or Black takes 5 of 7 categories.

La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum
Choose it for a fresh spicy and fruity character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Or Black
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum2/7

Or Black5/7

Ratings & consensus: Or Black
Community sentiment: Or Black
Longevity: Or Black
Sillage & projection: Or Black
Value for money: Or Black
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

Or BlackPascal Morabito

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 3,372 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

4.42/ 5 · 168 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerOr BlackRating 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

61%Love

30%Like

1%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

168 votes

Category winnerOr BlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityOr Black

SillageOr Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value76

Category winnerOr BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

aromatic77%

lavender69%

woody61%

amber100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

musky77%

leather69%

earthy61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both 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

Top

LeatherPepperBergamot

Heart

French labdanumBenzoinSage

Base

oak mossAmberVetyverTonka BeanMuskYlang-Ylang

InformationalShared notesPepper, Bergamot, French labdanum and Vetyver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring51

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

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

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

Men88

Unisex8

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,038

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews204

Overall rank#23,448

PerfumerJean-Louis Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Pascal Morabito Or Black opens with a sharp burst of bitter bergamot and crushed black pepper that immediately cuts through the air. Within minutes, a dense note of raw leather rises from the skin, supported by warm resinous French labdanum and benzoin. As the initial sharpness settles, dark earthy oakmoss and smoky v…

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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 Or Black?

Or Black takes 5 of 7 categories. La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum is rated 4.25/5 from 3,372 votes; Or Black is rated 4.42/5 from 168 votes. Choose La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum for a fresh spicy and fruity character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Or Black for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

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

Or Black lasts longest (Or Black 71/100, 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 Or Black?

Or Black projects furthest (Or Black 70/100, La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum 55/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Pepper, Bergamot, French labdanum and Vetyver.

Is La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum or Or Black 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. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Or Black has top notes of Leather, Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of French labdanum, Benzoin and Sage, a base of oak moss, Amber, Vetyver and Tonka Bean.