Fragrance comparison

Night De Paris Terra vs Oriental Express

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 499 ratings analysed

Night De Paris Terra

L'Orientale Fragrances

4.437 votes

Rank #30,810 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Oriental Express

Mugler

4.18492 votes

Rank #4,585 PowderyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oriental Express takes 3 of 5 categories.

Night De Paris Terra
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Oriental Express
Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Night De Paris Terra2/5

Oriental Express3/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Night De Paris Terra
Sillage & projection: Oriental Express
Value for money: Night De Paris Terra
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Oriental Express
Fragranxe ranking: Oriental Express

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Night De Paris TerraL'Orientale Fragrances

Oriental ExpressMugler

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 47%Had 0%Want 53%

4.18/ 5 · 492 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

86%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

45%Love

39%Like

6%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

492 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityNight De Paris Terra

SillageOriental Express

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value39

Category winnerNight De Paris TerraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

green84%

fruity77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

powdery100%

vanilla91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

aromatic65%

green56%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, powdery and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

LemonMintBlack CurrantCorianderOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

ApricotCarrot SeedsMay RoseBasil

Base6-8+ hrs

Madagascar VanillaAmberMuskFig

Top15-30 mins

Basil

Heart3-5 hrs

VanillaSandalwood

Base6-10+ hrs

Carrot Seeds

Category winnerOriental ExpressLongest dry-down: 6-10+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall75

Winter75

Day100

Night42

Spring38

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men43

Unisex57

Women0

Casual 40%Work 31%Date 17%Party 12%

Men14

Unisex59

Women26

Date 34%Work 29%Casual 23%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,810

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#4,585

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault, Olivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews61

Category winnerOriental ExpressHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Night De Paris Terra opens with an energetic splash of sour lemon and crushed garden mint. The citrus feels crisp and cold. Tart black currant and sweet orange quickly follow, cutting through the sharp initial burst. As the bright opening softens, ripe apricot and herbal basil emerge to create an inviting, fruity hear…

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Mugler Oriental Express flips traditional heavy amber perfumes upside down. You get a cool burst of fresh basil at the start. That herbal bite cuts clean through the warmth before a rich wave of creamy sandalwood and sweet vanilla takes over. It smells like vintage French powder mixed with warm, dry wood and a curious…

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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 De Paris Terra or Oriental Express?

Oriental Express takes 3 of 5 categories. Night De Paris Terra is rated 4.43/5 from 7 votes; Oriental Express is rated 4.18/5 from 492 votes. Choose Night De Paris Terra for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Oriental Express for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Night De Paris Terra or Oriental Express?

Night De Paris Terra lasts longest (Night De Paris Terra 74/100, Oriental Express 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Night De Paris Terra or Oriental Express?

Oriental Express projects furthest (Oriental Express 64/100, Night De Paris Terra 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Night De Paris Terra and Oriental Express smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, powdery and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Carrot Seeds, Basil and Madagascar Vanilla.

Is Night De Paris Terra or Oriental Express better for summer or winter?

Night De Paris Terra suits daytime wear; Oriental Express suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Night De Paris Terra and Oriental Express?

Night De Paris Terra has top notes of Lemon, Mint, Black Currant and Coriander, heart notes of Apricot, Carrot Seeds, May Rose and Basil, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Amber, Musk and Fig. Oriental Express has top notes of Basil, heart notes of Vanilla and Sandalwood, a base of Carrot Seeds.