Fragrance comparison

La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum vs Summer 1872

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 3,387 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

38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Summer 1872

Alexandria Fragrances

3.7315 votes

Rank #49,301 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Summer 1872 takes 3 of 5 categories.

La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum
Choose it for a fresh spicy and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Summer 1872
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum2/5

Summer 18723/5

Ratings & consensus: La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Summer 1872
Sillage & projection: Summer 1872
Value for money: Summer 1872
Versatility: Not scored
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

Summer 1872Alexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 3,372 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

3.73/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 33%Had 14%Want 53%

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

27%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevitySummer 1872

SillageSummer 1872

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value58

Category winnerSummer 1872Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

aromatic77%

lavender69%

woody61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

amber69%

floral61%

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

Top

PetitgrainLavenderLimeGrapefruitPeachPineappleBergamotNutmeg

Heart

JasmineMarigoldFreesiaClary SageCyclamen

Base

MuskAmberFrench labdanumOlibanumPatchouliVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, French labdanum and Patchouli. 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–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,038

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews204

Overall rank#49,301

PerfumerHany Hafez

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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Summer 1872 opens bright and busy, with lime, grapefruit, bergamot and petitgrain pushed by a noticeable fresh spicy edge. Pineapple and peach soften the citrus, while lavender and green notes keep it crisp rather than sugary. As it settles, the scent turns more aromatic and woody, with musk, amber and cedar giving it…

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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 Summer 1872?

Summer 1872 takes 3 of 5 categories. La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum is rated 4.25/5 from 3,372 votes; Summer 1872 is rated 3.73/5 from 15 votes. Choose La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum for a fresh spicy and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Summer 1872 for a fresh spicy and citrus 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 Summer 1872?

Summer 1872 lasts longest (Summer 1872 72/100, 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 Summer 1872?

Summer 1872 projects furthest (Summer 1872 62/100, La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum and Summer 1872 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, French labdanum and Patchouli.

Is La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum or Summer 1872 better for summer or winter?

Summer 1872 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in La Nuit de L'Homme Le Parfum and Summer 1872?

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. Summer 1872 has top notes of Petitgrain, Lavender, Lime and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Marigold, Freesia and Clary Sage, a base of Musk, Amber, French labdanum and Olibanum.