Fragrance comparison

Les Nuits D'Izu vs Almost Transparent Blue

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 424 ratings analysed

Les Nuits D'Izu

Keiko Mecheri

3.93122 votes

Rank #30,186 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Almost Transparent Blue

A Lab on Fire

3.85302 votes

Rank #5,857 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Les Nuits D'Izu
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Almost Transparent Blue
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Les Nuits D'Izu3/7

Almost Transparent Blue3/7

Ratings & consensus: Les Nuits D'Izu
Community sentiment: Les Nuits D'Izu
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Les Nuits D'Izu
Value for money: Almost Transparent Blue
Versatility: Almost Transparent Blue
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Almost Transparent Blue

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Les Nuits D'IzuKeiko Mecheri

Almost Transparent BlueA Lab on Fire

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 122 votes

Have 29%Had 19%Want 52%

3.85/ 5 · 302 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerLes Nuits D'IzuRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

55%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

122 votes

33%Love

38%Like

11%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

167 votes

Category winnerLes Nuits D'IzuMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageLes Nuits D'Izu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value49

Category winnerAlmost Transparent BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

white floral84%

rose77%

fresh spicy69%

mossy61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

aldehydic69%

fresh61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

YuzuJasmineRoseHinoki Woodoak mossMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

AldehydesLimeYuzuThymeHinoki WoodCedarMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesYuzu, Hinoki Wood and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Spring84

Summer100

Fall29

Winter16

Day100

Night29

Category winnerAlmost Transparent BlueMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Men58

Unisex36

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,186

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,857

PerfumerBruno Jovanovic

Launched—

Reviews56

Category winnerAlmost Transparent BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Les Nuits D'Izu opens with a bright splash of yuzu, bringing a tart, sparkling energy that immediately commands attention. As it settles on skin, the initial citrus bite softens into a delicate floral heart dominated by rose japonica and clean jasmine, backed by the subtle warmth of hinoki wood. It feels like a cool b…

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Almost Transparent Blue is a cool, fizzy citrus woods scent built around yuzu and lime, with a bright aldehydic lift that reads like chilled air. On skin it can feel clean and modern, with thyme and hinoki adding a spa-like, slightly creamy woodiness. It is also divisive. For some, the dry-down turns stale or musty, a…

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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, Les Nuits D'Izu or Almost Transparent Blue?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Les Nuits D'Izu is rated 3.93/5 from 122 votes; Almost Transparent Blue is rated 3.85/5 from 302 votes. Choose Les Nuits D'Izu for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Almost Transparent Blue for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Les Nuits D'Izu or Almost Transparent Blue?

They last about the same: Les Nuits D'Izu 66/100, Almost Transparent Blue 66/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Les Nuits D'Izu or Almost Transparent Blue?

Les Nuits D'Izu projects furthest (Les Nuits D'Izu 64/100, Almost Transparent Blue 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Les Nuits D'Izu and Almost Transparent Blue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Yuzu, Hinoki Wood and Musk.

Is Les Nuits D'Izu or Almost Transparent Blue better for summer or winter?

For summer, Almost Transparent Blue is the stronger pick. For winter, Almost Transparent Blue is the stronger pick. Almost Transparent Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Les Nuits D'Izu and Almost Transparent Blue?

Les Nuits D'Izu features Yuzu, Jasmine, Rose, Hinoki Wood and oak moss. Almost Transparent Blue features Aldehydes, Lime, Yuzu, Thyme and Hinoki Wood.