Fragrance comparison

Nocturnes de Caron Parfum vs Le Dix Perfume

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 816 ratings analysed

4 wins

Nocturnes de Caron Parfum

Caron

4.54153 votes

Rank #8,592 White FloralWoody

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65%scent match

Closely related

Le Dix Perfume

Balenciaga

4.20663 votes

Rank #2,051 FreshPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nocturnes de Caron Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories.

Nocturnes de Caron Parfum
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.
Le Dix Perfume
Choose it for a fresh and powdery character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.

Nocturnes de Caron Parfum4/7

Le Dix Perfume3/7

Ratings & consensus: Nocturnes de Caron Parfum
Community sentiment: Nocturnes de Caron Parfum
Longevity: Nocturnes de Caron Parfum
Sillage & projection: Nocturnes de Caron Parfum
Value for money: Le Dix Perfume
Versatility: Le Dix Perfume
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Le Dix Perfume

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nocturnes de Caron ParfumCaron

Le Dix PerfumeBalenciaga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.54/ 5 · 153 votes

Have 55%Had 45%Want 0%

4.20/ 5 · 663 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerNocturnes de Caron ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

65%Love

27%Like

7%Ok

2%Dislike

0%Hate

153 votes

45%Love

42%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

663 votes

Category winnerNocturnes de Caron ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityNocturnes de Caron Parfum

SillageNocturnes de Caron Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value52

Category winnerLe Dix PerfumeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

fresh84%

aldehydic77%

powdery69%

amber61%

fresh100%

powdery92%

floral84%

aldehydic77%

woody69%

amber61%

Scent match65%Closely related · both fresh, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

AldehydesFruity NotesGreen NotesBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart3-4 hrs

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyLilyRoseOrris RootCyclamen

Base8-12 hrs

VetiverSandalwoodBenzoinVanillaAmberMusk

Top

AldehydesCorianderPeachBergamotLemon

Heart

LilacOrris RootYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyRoseJasmineAlmond

Base

CivetSandalwoodMuskBenzoinVanillaVetiverAmberPeru Balsam

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Nocturnes de Caron Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter93

Day44

Night100

Spring96

Summer41

Fall100

Winter85

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLe Dix PerfumeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

Date 47%Work 23%Party 20%Casual 10%

Men1

Unisex23

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,592

PerfumerGerard Lefort

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#2,051

PerfumerFrancis Fabron

Launched—

Reviews88

Category winnerLe Dix PerfumeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nocturnes de Caron Parfum delivers an unmistakable golden-era presence that feels completely detached from today's sugar-heavy department store scents. Created by perfumer Gerard Lefort in 1981, this pure parfum opens with a fizzy blast of crisp aldehydes alongside bright bergamot and green notes. Give it ten minutes.…

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Balenciaga Le Dix Perfume opens with a dry fizz of aldehydes and sharp lemon, a cold start that quickly melts on warm skin. As it settles, it reveals a powdery heart of lilac and ylang-ylang, creating a texture reminiscent of expensive French milled soap. The base leans on civet and warm sandalwood, adding a salty, an…

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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 de Caron Parfum or Le Dix Perfume?

Nocturnes de Caron Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories. Nocturnes de Caron Parfum is rated 4.54/5 from 153 votes; Le Dix Perfume is rated 4.20/5 from 663 votes. Choose Nocturnes de Caron Parfum for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Le Dix Perfume for a fresh and powdery character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.

Which lasts longer, Nocturnes de Caron Parfum or Le Dix Perfume?

Nocturnes de Caron Parfum lasts longest (Nocturnes de Caron Parfum 74/100, Le Dix Perfume 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nocturnes de Caron Parfum or Le Dix Perfume?

Nocturnes de Caron Parfum projects furthest (Nocturnes de Caron Parfum 70/100, Le Dix Perfume 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nocturnes de Caron Parfum and Le Dix Perfume smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Nocturnes de Caron Parfum or Le Dix Perfume better for summer or winter?

For summer, Le Dix Perfume is the stronger pick. For winter, Nocturnes de Caron Parfum is the stronger pick. Nocturnes de Caron Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nocturnes de Caron Parfum and Le Dix Perfume?

Nocturnes de Caron Parfum has top notes of Aldehydes, Fruity Notes, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Lily and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Vanilla. Le Dix Perfume has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Lilac, Orris Root, Ylang-Ylang and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Civet, Sandalwood, Musk and Benzoin.