Fragrance comparison

Nuit de Noel vs Cardin

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 1,014 ratings analysed

Nuit de Noel

Caron

4.28762 votes

Rank #2,120 WoodyYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Cardin

Pierre Cardin

4.35252 votes

Rank #23,406 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cardin takes 5 of 7 categories.

Nuit de Noel
Choose it for a woody and yellow floral character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Cardin
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Nuit de Noel2/7

Cardin5/7

Ratings & consensus: Cardin
Community sentiment: Cardin
Longevity: Cardin
Sillage & projection: Cardin
Value for money: Cardin
Versatility: Nuit de Noel
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nuit de Noel

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nuit de NoelCaron

CardinPierre Cardin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 762 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.35/ 5 · 252 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

Category winnerCardinRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

43%Like

2%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

762 votes

51%Love

40%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

252 votes

Category winnerCardinMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityCardin

SillageCardin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value58

Category winnerCardinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

yellow floral92%

mossy84%

rose77%

powdery69%

amber61%

woody100%

amber92%

musky84%

aldehydic77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, amber and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Ylang-YlangTincture of RoseJasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

Sandalwoodoak moss

Base6-10 hrs

AmberMusk

Top

AldehydesCloveCarawayBergamotCitruses

Heart

Ylang-YlangRoseJasmineOakVirginia Cedar

Base

AmberCivettaoak mossFrench labdanumSandalwoodVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Jasmine, Sandalwood and oak moss. Durations are only published for Nuit de Noel, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring19

Summer9

Fall61

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring42

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNuit de NoelMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex30

Women70

Date 46%Party 23%Casual 17%Work 14%

Men3

Unisex36

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,120

PerfumerErnest Daltroff

Launched—

Reviews77

Overall rank#23,406

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNuit de NoelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nuit de Noel by Caron delivers a dusky, antique warmth built around velvet rose, golden ylang-ylang, and dense green oakmoss. Do not expect modern sugar here. The opening brings an instant flash of solvent alcohol and heady floral oils before softening into a shadowy, powder-kissed heart. Creamy sandalwood anchors the…

Reviews →

Pierre Cardin's 1976 debut scent Cardin is a dry, mossy chypre that bypasses modern sugary trends. It pairs fizzy aldehydes with warm clove and a base of earthy oak moss. This fragrance is designed for individuals who appreciate retro structure, dry woods, and low-key animalic warmth during crisp autumn days.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Nuit de Noel or Cardin?

Cardin takes 5 of 7 categories. Nuit de Noel is rated 4.28/5 from 762 votes; Cardin is rated 4.35/5 from 252 votes. Choose Nuit de Noel for a woody and yellow floral character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Cardin for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Nuit de Noel or Cardin?

Cardin lasts longest (Cardin 76/100, Nuit de Noel 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nuit de Noel or Cardin?

Cardin projects furthest (Cardin 70/100, Nuit de Noel 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nuit de Noel and Cardin smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Sandalwood and oak moss.

Is Nuit de Noel or Cardin better for summer or winter?

For summer, Nuit de Noel is the stronger pick. For winter, Nuit de Noel is the stronger pick. Nuit de Noel suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nuit de Noel and Cardin?

Nuit de Noel has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Tincture of Rose and Jasmine, heart notes of Sandalwood and oak moss, a base of Amber and Musk. Cardin has top notes of Aldehydes, Clove, Caraway and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Jasmine and Oak, a base of Amber, Civetta, oak moss and French labdanum.