Fragrance comparison

Nightscape vs Version Wood

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 98 ratings analysed

5 wins

Nightscape

Ulrich Lang

4.0077 votes

Rank #14,206 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Version Wood

Ulric de Varens

3.7121 votes

Rank #33,487 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nightscape takes 5 of 6 categories.

Nightscape
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Version Wood
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Nightscape5/6

Version Wood1/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NightscapeUlrich Lang

Version WoodUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 34%Had 11%Want 55%

3.71/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 63%Had 14%Want 22%

Category winnerNightscapeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

43%Like

13%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

77 votes

19%Love

52%Like

14%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityNightscape

SillageNightscape

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value76

Category winnerVersion WoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

patchouli92%

earthy84%

aromatic77%

mossy69%

leather61%

woody100%

aromatic90%

powdery80%

fresh spicy70%

amber60%

musky50%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LimeMintBasilSageBergamotTangerine

Heart2-4 hrs

HoneySesameVioletGeraniumJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliMossLeatherGuavaWoody NotesAmber

Top15-30 mins

MintLimeLemonBergamotOzonic notes

Heart1-2 hrs

FirSage

Base3-5 hrs

SandalwoodCedarTonka BeanMuskAmber

Category winnerNightscapeLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day77

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall77

Winter62

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men35

Unisex60

Women5

Work 33%Date 28%Casual 26%Party 13%

Men84

Unisex16

Women0

Casual 44%Work 34%Date 13%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,206

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#33,487

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerNightscapeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ulrich Lang Nightscape reinvents earthy patchouli by stripping away hippie nostalgia in favor of a crisp, nocturnal skyline aesthetic. The scent kicks off with an invigorating snap of lime, cool garden mint, and crushed basil before drying into a remarkably smooth heart of green geranium and sweet honey. As it warms o…

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Version Wood by Ulric de Varens opens with an energetic splash of chilled mint, zesty lime, and bright bergamot. It feels crisp. The initial spray gives a fizzy citrus wake-up call before softening into an aromatic forest heart of green fir needles and dry clary sage. Grounding the base is a warm mix of cedarwood, sof…

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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, Nightscape or Version Wood?

Nightscape takes 5 of 6 categories. Nightscape is rated 4.00/5 from 77 votes; Version Wood is rated 3.71/5 from 21 votes. Choose Nightscape for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Version Wood for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nightscape or Version Wood?

Nightscape lasts longest (Nightscape 72/100, Version Wood 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nightscape or Version Wood?

Nightscape projects furthest (Nightscape 63/100, Version Wood 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nightscape and Version Wood smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lime, Mint, Sage and Bergamot.

Is Nightscape or Version Wood better for summer or winter?

Nightscape suits evening wear; Version Wood suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nightscape and Version Wood?

Nightscape has top notes of Lime, Mint, Basil and Sage, heart notes of Honey, Sesame, Violet and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Moss, Leather and Guava. Version Wood has top notes of Mint, Lime, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Fir and Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Tonka Bean and Musk.