Fragrance comparison

Mae Nak vs Nuit Royale

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 28 ratings analysed

3 wins

Mae Nak

Journal

4.1811 votes

Rank #52,501 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Nuit Royale

Navitus Parfums · 2023

3.0617 votes

Rank #81,069 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mae Nak takes 3 of 5 categories.

Mae Nak
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Nuit Royale
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mae Nak3/5

Nuit Royale2/5

Ratings & consensus: Mae Nak
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Nuit Royale
Sillage & projection: Nuit Royale
Value for money: Mae Nak
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mae Nak

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mae NakJournal

Nuit RoyaleNavitus Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

3.06/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

Category winnerMae NakRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

9%Like

18%Ok

0%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

75%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate9

Category winners

LongevityNuit Royale

SillageNuit Royale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value46

Category winnerMae NakBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

rose84%

woody77%

oud69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonRoseChampacaFrangipani

Heart

JuniperGeraniumPatchouli

Base

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodSiam BenzoinSaffronIncense

Top

SaffronIncenseGeranium

Heart

Moroccan RoseAmberwoodRaspberry

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Siam BenzoinBirch Tar

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Agarwood (Oud), Siam Benzoin and Saffron. 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

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer100

Fall20

Winter20

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men86

Unisex0

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,501

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#81,069

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched2023

Reviews0

Category winnerMae NakHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mae Nak by Journal introduces a sharp citrus spark of lemon layered over exotic frangipani. As it settles on the skin, the fragrance reveals a deep, woody base of agarwood and siam benzoin. It fits best as an easygoing option for casual daytime wear during warm spring and summer months.

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Navitus Parfums Nuit Royale opens with a sharp burst of saffron and cool geranium before settling into Moroccan rose, tart raspberry, and smoky agarwood. Created by Bertrand Duchaufour, this resinous scent balances heavy Siam benzoin with birch tar leather notes. It suits cold winter evenings, formal gatherings, and d…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mae Nak or Nuit Royale?

Mae Nak takes 3 of 5 categories. Mae Nak is rated 4.18/5 from 11 votes; Nuit Royale is rated 3.06/5 from 17 votes. Choose Mae Nak for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Nuit Royale for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mae Nak or Nuit Royale?

Nuit Royale lasts longest (Nuit Royale 83/100, Mae Nak 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mae Nak or Nuit Royale?

Nuit Royale projects furthest (Nuit Royale 79/100, Mae Nak 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mae Nak and Nuit Royale smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Geranium, Agarwood (Oud), Siam Benzoin and Saffron.

Is Mae Nak or Nuit Royale better for summer or winter?

Mae Nak suits daytime wear; Nuit Royale suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mae Nak and Nuit Royale?

Mae Nak has top notes of Lemon, Rose, Champaca and Frangipani, heart notes of Juniper, Geranium and Patchouli, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Siam Benzoin and Saffron. Nuit Royale has top notes of Saffron, Incense and Geranium, heart notes of Moroccan Rose, Amberwood and Raspberry, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Siam Benzoin and Birch Tar.