Fragrance comparison

Nocturnes (2023) vs A by Annabella Eau de Toilette

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

2 wins

Nocturnes (2023)

Caron

5.004 votes

Rank #31,571 AldehydicWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

A by Annabella Eau de Toilette

Annabella

3.002 votes

Rank #64,473 FloralAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nocturnes (2023) takes 2 of 4 categories.

Nocturnes (2023)
Choose it for a aldehydic and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
A by Annabella Eau de Toilette
Choose it for a floral and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Nocturnes (2023)2/4

A by Annabella Eau de Toilette1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Nocturnes (2023)
Value for money: A by Annabella Eau de Toilette
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nocturnes (2023)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nocturnes (2023)Caron

A by Annabella Eau de ToiletteAnnabella

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 15%Had 0%Want 85%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 62%Had 23%Want 15%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageNocturnes (2023)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value50

Category winnerA by Annabella Eau de ToiletteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aldehydic100%

white floral92%

rose84%

floral77%

fresh69%

green61%

floral100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

white floral77%

earthy69%

rose61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both floral, white floral and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AldehydesEgyptian JasmineRoseHyacinthTuberoseVetiverSandalHoneyGuaiac Wood

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AldehydesBergamotCorianderHyacinthBrazilian Rosewood

Heart

CarnationJasmineIrisRoseTuberoseYlang-Ylang

Base

Cistus IncanusOakmossVetiverAmberMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Egyptian Jasmine, Rose and Hyacinth. Durations are only published for Nocturnes (2023), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night56

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

Work 37%Date 29%Casual 25%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,571

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#64,473

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNocturnes (2023)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nocturnes (2023) by Caron revives a heritage floral profile with modern clarity. The first spray releases a fizzy rush of aldehydes that smells like luxury French bath soap lathered in cold spring water. It feels pristine. Beneath that sparkling sheen lies a green hyacinth stem, creamy Egyptian jasmine, and velvety ro…

Reviews →

A by Annabella Eau de Toilette opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, coriander, and fresh bergamot that immediately recalls the bold, clean structure of late eighties perfumery. As the initial fizz settles on the skin, a dense bouquet of carnation, ylang-ylang, and rose emerges to create a classic, powdery floral hea…

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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, Nocturnes (2023) or A by Annabella Eau de Toilette?

Nocturnes (2023) takes 2 of 4 categories. Nocturnes (2023) is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes; A by Annabella Eau de Toilette is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Nocturnes (2023) for a aldehydic and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose A by Annabella Eau de Toilette for a floral and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Nocturnes (2023) or A by Annabella Eau de Toilette?

They last about the same: Nocturnes (2023) 60/100, A by Annabella Eau de Toilette 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Nocturnes (2023) or A by Annabella Eau de Toilette?

Nocturnes (2023) projects furthest (Nocturnes (2023) 63/100, A by Annabella Eau de Toilette 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nocturnes (2023) and A by Annabella Eau de Toilette smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and rose accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Egyptian Jasmine, Rose and Hyacinth.

Is Nocturnes (2023) or A by Annabella Eau de Toilette better for summer or winter?

Nocturnes (2023) suits daytime wear; A by Annabella Eau de Toilette suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nocturnes (2023) and A by Annabella Eau de Toilette?

Nocturnes (2023) features Aldehydes, Egyptian Jasmine, Rose, Hyacinth and Tuberose. A by Annabella Eau de Toilette has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Coriander and Hyacinth, heart notes of Carnation, Jasmine, Iris and Rose, a base of Cistus Incanus, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Amber.