Fragrance comparison

Me First vs Nightfall in the City of Kings

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 62 ratings analysed

Me First

Carolina Herrera

3.8335 votes

Rank #38,067 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Nightfall in the City of Kings

Mystikum

4.1927 votes

Rank #19,630 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nightfall in the City of Kings takes 6 of 7 categories.

Me First
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Nightfall in the City of Kings
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Me First1/7

Nightfall in the City of Kings6/7

Ratings & consensus: Nightfall in the City of Kings
Community sentiment: Nightfall in the City of Kings
Longevity: Nightfall in the City of Kings
Sillage & projection: Nightfall in the City of Kings
Value for money: Nightfall in the City of Kings
Versatility: Me First
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nightfall in the City of Kings

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Me FirstCarolina Herrera

Nightfall in the City of KingsMystikum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

4.19/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 8%Had 3%Want 88%

Category winnerNightfall in the City of KingsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

31%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

11%Hate

35 votes

52%Love

22%Like

19%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerNightfall in the City of KingsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityNightfall in the City of Kings

SillageNightfall in the City of Kings

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value55

Category winnerNightfall in the City of KingsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy90%

rose80%

fruity70%

tropical60%

aromatic50%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

powdery77%

balsamic69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Litchi

Heart2-4 hrs

Turkish RoseCardamom

Base6-8 hrs

CedarSandalwood

Top

PeachCardamomCarrot SeedsOrange Blossom

Heart

CinammonTurkish RoseCloveCuminYlang YlangFreesia

Base

AmberCedarSandalwoodAmbraromeTonka BeanMuskPatchouliCastoreum

InformationalShared notesTurkish Rose, Cardamom, Cedar and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Me First, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall64

Winter82

Day100

Night43

Spring47

Summer7

Fall100

Winter87

Day17

Night100

Category winnerMe FirstMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex12

Women71

Casual 36%Work 31%Date 22%Party 11%

Men50

Unisex8

Women42

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,067

PerfumerCaroline Dumur, Dominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#19,630

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerNightfall in the City of KingsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera Me First brings a bold clash of sweet fruit, crisp spice, and dry timber. The spray opens with juicy litchi that feels bright, dewy, and lightly tropical. Within twenty minutes, a crimson Turkish rose blooms alongside crushed green cardamom, cutting through the sweetness with peppery warmth. The drydo…

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Nightfall in the City of Kings opens with a spiced, slightly fruity twist that many wearers read as dark, intriguing, and a little unusual. Peach and carrot seed can give a cassis-like impression, while cumin, rose, and amber woods keep it warm, dry, and softly smoky. It suits shoppers who like spicy amber scents with…

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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, Me First or Nightfall in the City of Kings?

Nightfall in the City of Kings takes 6 of 7 categories. Me First is rated 3.83/5 from 35 votes; Nightfall in the City of Kings is rated 4.19/5 from 27 votes. Choose Me First for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Nightfall in the City of Kings for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Me First or Nightfall in the City of Kings?

Nightfall in the City of Kings lasts longest (Nightfall in the City of Kings 76/100, Me First 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Me First or Nightfall in the City of Kings?

Nightfall in the City of Kings projects furthest (Nightfall in the City of Kings 60/100, Me First 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Me First and Nightfall in the City of Kings smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Cardamom, Cedar and Sandalwood.

Is Me First or Nightfall in the City of Kings better for summer or winter?

For summer, Me First is the stronger pick. For winter, Nightfall in the City of Kings is the stronger pick. Me First suits daytime wear; Nightfall in the City of Kings suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Me First and Nightfall in the City of Kings?

Me First has top notes of Litchi, heart notes of Turkish Rose and Cardamom, a base of Cedar and Sandalwood. Nightfall in the City of Kings has top notes of Peach, Cardamom, Carrot Seeds and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Cinammon, Turkish Rose, Clove and Cumin, a base of Amber, Cedar, Sandalwood and Ambrarome.