Fragrance comparison

Nuit Feline vs Sequoia in Rye

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 28 ratings analysed

Nuit Feline

The Merchant of Venice · 2024

4.678 votes

Rank #41,950 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Sequoia in Rye

Scents of Wood

3.6620 votes

Rank #37,837 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sequoia in Rye takes 3 of 4 categories.

Nuit Feline
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sequoia in Rye
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Nuit Feline1/4

Sequoia in Rye3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sequoia in Rye
Sillage & projection: Nuit Feline
Value for money: Sequoia in Rye
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sequoia in Rye

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nuit FelineThe Merchant of Venice

Sequoia in RyeScents of Wood

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 56%Had 0%Want 44%

3.66/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 50%Had 10%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

36%Love

21%Like

36%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevitySequoia in Rye

SillageNuit Feline

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value38

Category winnerSequoia in RyeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky92%

animalic84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

oud61%

woody100%

aromatic86%

warm spicy72%

amber58%

balsamic44%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperGingerelemiPineCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Heart

Animal notesOudNutmeg

Base

SuedeAmyrisFrankincensePatchouli

Notes

Iso E SuperCedarwoodOlibanumTurmericSequoiaAmyriselemiMatePine

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared noteselemi, Pine and Amyris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring80

Summer80

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,950

PerfumerNanako Ogi

Launched2024

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,837

PerfumerDelphine Lebeau

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerSequoia in RyeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nuit Feline by The Merchant of Venice is a dark, bracing woody fragrance that pairs brisk forest greenery with warm animal musk. It starts with sharp pine needles, spicy pink pepper, and fresh ginger before sliding into a rich heart of smoky oud and grated nutmeg. As it dries down, soft suede, frankincense, and earthy…

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Sequoia in Rye by Scents of Wood presents a crisp, resinous profile that captures the essence of a sunlit forest. It opens with bright elemi, blending seamlessly into a core of pine and cedarwood. This woody-spicy creation feels grounded yet luminous, making it a distinct choice for those seeking a natural, textured s…

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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, Nuit Feline or Sequoia in Rye?

Sequoia in Rye takes 3 of 4 categories. Nuit Feline is rated 4.67/5 from 8 votes; Sequoia in Rye is rated 3.66/5 from 20 votes. Choose Nuit Feline for a woody and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sequoia in Rye for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nuit Feline or Sequoia in Rye?

Sequoia in Rye lasts longest (Sequoia in Rye 70/100, Nuit Feline 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nuit Feline or Sequoia in Rye?

Nuit Feline projects furthest (Nuit Feline 63/100, Sequoia in Rye 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nuit Feline and Sequoia in Rye smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include elemi, Pine and Amyris.

Is Nuit Feline or Sequoia in Rye better for summer or winter?

Nuit Feline suits evening wear; Sequoia in Rye suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nuit Feline and Sequoia in Rye?

Nuit Feline has top notes of Pink Pepper, Ginger, elemi and Pine, heart notes of Animal notes, Oud and Nutmeg, a base of Suede, Amyris, Frankincense and Patchouli. Sequoia in Rye features Iso E Super, Cedarwood, Olibanum, Turmeric and Sequoia.