Nocturne vs Throne 荆棘凛冽
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
NocturneChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Throne 荆棘凛冽Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Nocturne2/4
Throne 荆棘凛冽2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Throne 荆棘凛冽
- Sillage & projection
- Throne 荆棘凛冽
- Value for money
- Nocturne
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Nocturne
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
NocturneSoma ParfumsThrone 荆棘凛冽Zhufu 竹浮Winner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.94/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThrone 荆棘凛冽
SillageThrone 荆棘凛冽
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNocturneBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic91%
green83%
earthy74%
patchouli65%
soft spicy56%
citrus100%
fresh spicy83%
woody65%
aromatic48%
soft spicy30%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and soft spicy
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
Bitter OrangeGrapefruitLimeMint
Heart
Pink PepperBlack Pepper
Base
CedarwoodCashmere WoodVetiver
InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Mint, Grapefruit 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
Winter0
Day100
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#43,169
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#44,483
PerfumerMeng Gu
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerNocturneHigher 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 →Throne by Zhufu opens with a brisk, puckering splash of bitter orange, sour lime, and crushed mint leaves that immediately wakes up the palate. As the sharp citrus accord loses its initial sting, a warm heart of cracked black pepper and pink pepper emerges, adding a dry spice prickle on skin. The base relies on clean …
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 Throne 荆棘凛冽?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Nocturne is rated 3.94/5 from 17 votes; Throne 荆棘凛冽 is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Nocturne for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Throne 荆棘凛冽 for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Nocturne or Throne 荆棘凛冽?
Throne 荆棘凛冽 lasts longest (Throne 荆棘凛冽 80/100, Nocturne 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Nocturne or Throne 荆棘凛冽?
Throne 荆棘凛冽 projects furthest (Throne 荆棘凛冽 75/100, Nocturne 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Nocturne and Throne 荆棘凛冽 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and soft spicy accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Mint, Grapefruit and Vetiver.
Is Nocturne or Throne 荆棘凛冽 better for summer or winter?
Nocturne suits evening wear; Throne 荆棘凛冽 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Nocturne and Throne 荆棘凛冽?
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. Throne 荆棘凛冽 has top notes of Bitter Orange, Grapefruit, Lime and Mint, heart notes of Pink Pepper and Black Pepper, a base of Cedarwood, Cashmere Wood and Vetiver.
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