Nocturne vs R2B2 Crypto
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.
NocturneChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
R2B2 CryptoChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Nocturne2/5
R2B2 Crypto2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- R2B2 Crypto
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Nocturne
- Sillage & projection
- Nocturne
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- R2B2 Crypto
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
NocturneSoma ParfumsR2B2 CryptoReyane TraditionWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.94/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%
4.17/ 5 · 77 votes
Have 29%Had 3%Want 67%
Category winnerR2B2 CryptoRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate47%Love
24%Like
12%Ok
12%Dislike
6%Hate
17 votes · too few to score
54%Love
37%Like
10%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
71 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNocturne
SillageNocturne
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic91%
green83%
earthy74%
patchouli65%
soft spicy56%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
green77%
fresh spicy69%
marine61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and green
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Pink PepperMintOrangeGrapefruitOrange Blossom
Heart
CedarVetiverJuniperJasmine
Base
PatchouliVanillaCashmere Wood
Top
MintGrapefruitBergamot
Heart
Marine notesOrange Blossom
Base
VetiverSandalPatchouliAmber
InformationalShared notesMint, Grapefruit, Orange Blossom and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring83
Summer17
Fall100
Winter100
Day83
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter17
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#43,600
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#11,663
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Category winnerR2B2 CryptoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSoma Parfums Nocturne opens with a sharp burst of pink pepper and tart grapefruit before settling into a dense green heart. Cedar and vetiver bring a dry, sawdust texture that tempers the early citrus. As the scent warms on skin, dark patchouli and smooth vanilla emerge to give the base a dense, sweet undertone remini…
Reviews →R2B2 Crypto by Reyane Tradition is a fresh, minty unisex fragrance launched in 2023. It centers on an invigorating opening of peppermint and citrus that settles into a clean, marine-inspired middle. Designed for daily wear in warmer weather, it offers a crisp, modern scent profile that works well for casual office set…
Reviews →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, Nocturne or R2B2 Crypto?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Nocturne is rated 3.94/5 from 17 votes; R2B2 Crypto is rated 4.17/5 from 77 votes. Choose Nocturne for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose R2B2 Crypto for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Nocturne or R2B2 Crypto?
Nocturne lasts longest (Nocturne 71/100, R2B2 Crypto 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Nocturne or R2B2 Crypto?
Nocturne projects furthest (Nocturne 57/100, R2B2 Crypto 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Nocturne and R2B2 Crypto smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and green accords. Common notes include Mint, Grapefruit, Orange Blossom and Vetiver.
Is Nocturne or R2B2 Crypto better for summer or winter?
Nocturne suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Nocturne and R2B2 Crypto?
Nocturne has top notes of Pink Pepper, Mint, Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cedar, Vetiver, Juniper and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla and Cashmere Wood. R2B2 Crypto has top notes of Mint, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Marine notes and Orange Blossom, a base of Vetiver, Sandal, Patchouli and Amber.
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