Fragrance comparison

London Fog vs Nightcap

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 391 ratings analysed

London Fog

House of Brandt

3.89356 votes

Rank #30,073 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

7 wins

Nightcap

GUY FOX

4.2935 votes

Rank #8,496 SmokyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nightcap takes 7 of 8 categories.

London Fog
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Nightcap
Choose it for a smoky and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

London Fog1/8

Nightcap7/8

Ratings & consensus: Nightcap
Community sentiment: Nightcap
Longevity: Nightcap
Sillage & projection: Nightcap
Value for money: Nightcap
Versatility: London Fog
Note pyramid (duration): Nightcap
Fragranxe ranking: Nightcap

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

London FogHouse of Brandt

NightcapGUY FOX

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 356 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

4.29/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 24%Had 2%Want 74%

Category winnerNightcapRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

32%Like

19%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

356 votes

63%Love

14%Like

14%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerNightcapMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityNightcap

SillageNightcap

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value64

Category winnerNightcapBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

powdery84%

green77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

smoky100%

woody92%

amber84%

oud77%

leather69%

lactonic61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

BergamotEarl Grey TeaSmoke

Heart2-4 hrs

MilkLavenderHoney

Base6-8+ hrs

Vanilla AbsoluteSandalwoodWhite MuskAmbergris

Top15-30 mins

TobaccoBitter OrangeMaltNutmegCorianderGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)MilkBourbon WhiskeyLeatherOakPimento

Base8-12 hrs

SmokeAmberVanillaSandalwoodWhite Musk

Category winnerNightcapLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night53

Spring34

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day19

Night100

Category winnerLondon FogMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex64

Women26

Casual 38%Work 31%Date 24%Party 7%

Men80

Unisex13

Women7

Date 39%Party 31%Casual 18%Work 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,073

PerfumerJean-Charles Mignon

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,496

PerfumerMarc Daniel Heimgartner, Sidonie Grandperret

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerNightcapHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

London Fog by House of Brandt captures the cozy warmth of a steaming black tea latte on an overcast morning. The opening hits with crisp bergamot citrus and dry Earl Grey tea leaves, shadowed by a faint wisp of chimney smoke. Within fifteen minutes, the brisk sharpness softens into warm steamed milk, sweet whipped hon…

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GUY FOX Nightcap steps away from breezy fresh colognes and leans straight into rich, cold-weather comfort. It hits skin with cured tobacco, dry malt, and a sharp bite of bitter orange. The heat rises fast. Within fifteen minutes, barrel-aged bourbon whiskey and supple jacket leather take control of the room. A subtle …

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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, London Fog or Nightcap?

Nightcap takes 7 of 8 categories. London Fog is rated 3.89/5 from 356 votes; Nightcap is rated 4.29/5 from 35 votes. Choose London Fog for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Nightcap for a smoky and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, London Fog or Nightcap?

Nightcap lasts longest (Nightcap 81/100, London Fog 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, London Fog or Nightcap?

Nightcap projects furthest (Nightcap 68/100, London Fog 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do London Fog and Nightcap smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Smoke, Milk, Sandalwood and White Musk.

Is London Fog or Nightcap better for summer or winter?

For summer, London Fog is the stronger pick. For winter, London Fog is the stronger pick. London Fog suits daytime wear; Nightcap suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in London Fog and Nightcap?

London Fog has top notes of Bergamot, Earl Grey Tea and Smoke, heart notes of Milk, Lavender and Honey, a base of Vanilla Absolute, Sandalwood, White Musk and Ambergris. Nightcap has top notes of Tobacco, Bitter Orange, Malt and Nutmeg, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Milk, Bourbon Whiskey and Leather, a base of Smoke, Amber, Vanilla and Sandalwood.