Fragrance comparison

Night vs Senchal

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 120 ratings analysed

Night

Laura Biagiotti

3.7589 votes

Rank #14,052 Warm SpicyAmber

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50%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Senchal

Charles of the Ritz

4.2631 votes

Rank #48,234 AmberFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Senchal takes 4 of 7 categories.

Night
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Senchal
Choose it for a amber and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Night3/7

Senchal4/7

Ratings & consensus: Senchal
Community sentiment: Senchal
Longevity: Night
Sillage & projection: Senchal
Value for money: Senchal
Versatility: Night
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Night

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NightLaura Biagiotti

SenchalCharles of the Ritz

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 25%Had 11%Want 64%

4.26/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 43%Had 17%Want 41%

Category winnerSenchalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

35%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

5%Hate

43 votes

39%Love

52%Like

6%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerSenchalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityNight

SillageSenchal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSenchalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

citrus84%

powdery77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

amber100%

floral92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Clary SageFruity NotesOrangeBergamotAldehydesAmalfi Lemon

Heart

CinnamonCarnationYlang-YlangTuberoseJasmineOrris RootRose

Base

AmberBenzoinCivettaSandalwoodVanillePatchouliMusk

Top20-30 mins

AldehydesOrange BlossomBergamotLemonPineapple

Heart2-4 hrs

CarnationJasmineLilacOrris RootYlang-YlangTuberoseRose

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberBenzoinVetiverMuskLabdanumCinnamonCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Aldehydes, Cinnamon and Carnation. Durations are only published for Senchal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring54

Summer77

Fall100

Winter77

Day47

Night100

Spring40

Summer20

Fall70

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerNightMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Date 35%Casual 28%Party 20%Work 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,052

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#48,234

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNightHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Night by Laura Biagiotti is a complex Oriental Spicy fragrance that debuted in 1985. It opens with bright citrus and aromatic clary sage before settling into a warm, powdery heart of cinnamon, carnation, and tuberose. The base features a deep, resinous blend of amber, benzoin, and vanilla, making it a classic choice f…

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Senchal by Charles of the Ritz is a full-bodied 1981 amber floral that balances fizzy sparkle with deep, cozy resin warmth. The first blast releases bubbly aldehydes alongside tangy pineapple, crisp bergamot, and sweet orange blossom. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus snap mellows out completely. What follows …

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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, Night or Senchal?

Senchal takes 4 of 7 categories. Night is rated 3.75/5 from 89 votes; Senchal is rated 4.26/5 from 31 votes. Choose Night for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Senchal for a amber and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Night or Senchal?

They last about the same: Night 73/100, Senchal 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Night or Senchal?

Senchal projects furthest (Senchal 69/100, Night 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Night and Senchal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Aldehydes, Cinnamon and Carnation.

Is Night or Senchal better for summer or winter?

For summer, Night is the stronger pick. For winter, Senchal is the stronger pick. Night suits evening wear; Senchal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Night and Senchal?

Night has top notes of Clary Sage, Fruity Notes, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Carnation, Ylang-Ylang and Tuberose, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Civetta and Sandalwood. Senchal has top notes of Aldehydes, Orange Blossom, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Carnation, Jasmine, Lilac and Orris Root, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Vetiver and Musk.