Nostalgia vs Parfum de Nuit
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Parfum de Nuit takes 4 of 5 categories.
NostalgiaChoose it for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Parfum de NuitChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Nostalgia1/5
Parfum de Nuit4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Parfum de Nuit
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Parfum de Nuit
- Sillage & projection
- Parfum de Nuit
- Value for money
- Parfum de Nuit
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Nostalgia
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
NostalgiaOursideParfum de NuitAlberta FerrettiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.65/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 32%Had 2%Want 66%
4.22/ 5 · 52 votes
Have 32%Had 14%Want 54%
Category winnerParfum de NuitRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate30%Love
45%Like
5%Ok
0%Dislike
20%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
51%Love
34%Like
2%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
47 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityParfum de Nuit
SillageParfum de Nuit
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerParfum de NuitBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
yellow floral92%
citrus84%
ozonic77%
floral69%
green61%
woody100%
powdery92%
citrus84%
yellow floral77%
earthy69%
white floral61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both yellow floral, citrus and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
JasmineGrapefruitViolet LeafMimosaMint
Heart
Ylang-YlangVanillaCedar
Base
Peru BalsamAmberPatchouli
Top
Mandarin OrangeNeroliGrapefruitPetitgrain
Heart
MimosaNutmegYlang-YlangJasmineAfrican Orange Flower
Base
Patchoulioak mossSandalwoodVetiverAmberMuskVirginia CedarVanille
InformationalShared notesJasmine, Grapefruit, Mimosa and Ylang-Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer67
Fall67
Winter83
Day100
Night63
Spring55
Summer45
Fall100
Winter73
Day75
Night100
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#24,688
PerfumerKeta Burke-Williams
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#26,438
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerNostalgiaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNostalgia by Ourside is a unisex fragrance that highlights crisp mint and bright grapefruit, backed by a warm cedarwood and patchouli base. Designed for casual daytime wear, it suits those seeking a natural, non-tropical fresh scent.
Reviews →Parfum de Nuit is a classic 1990s chypre floral, bright at first with mandarin, neroli and grapefruit, then softening into a slightly powdery bouquet of mimosa, jasmine and ylang-ylang. The dry-down turns mossy and woody, with patchouli, oakmoss, sandalwood and a gentle amber-vanilla warmth. It reads polished and grow…
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, Nostalgia or Parfum de Nuit?
Parfum de Nuit takes 4 of 5 categories. Nostalgia is rated 3.65/5 from 20 votes; Parfum de Nuit is rated 4.22/5 from 52 votes. Choose Nostalgia for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Parfum de Nuit for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Nostalgia or Parfum de Nuit?
Parfum de Nuit lasts longest (Parfum de Nuit 70/100, Nostalgia 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Nostalgia or Parfum de Nuit?
Projection is very close: Parfum de Nuit 57/100, Nostalgia 55/100 for sillage.
Do Nostalgia and Parfum de Nuit smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share yellow floral, citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Grapefruit, Mimosa and Ylang-Ylang.
Is Nostalgia or Parfum de Nuit better for summer or winter?
Nostalgia suits daytime wear; Parfum de Nuit suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Nostalgia and Parfum de Nuit?
Nostalgia has top notes of Jasmine, Grapefruit, Violet Leaf and Mimosa, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Vanilla and Cedar, a base of Peru Balsam, Amber and Patchouli. Parfum de Nuit has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Neroli, Grapefruit and Petitgrain, heart notes of Mimosa, Nutmeg, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, oak moss, Sandalwood and Vetiver.
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