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Oahu Coconut Sunset vs Christian Lacroix Nuit

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

Updated 1,034 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oahu Coconut Sunset takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Oahu Coconut Sunset

    Choose it for a white floral and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Christian Lacroix Nuit

    Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Oahu Coconut Sunset5/7
Christian Lacroix Nuit2/7
Ratings & consensus
Oahu Coconut Sunset
Community sentiment
Oahu Coconut Sunset
Longevity
Christian Lacroix Nuit
Sillage & projection
Christian Lacroix Nuit
Value for money
Oahu Coconut Sunset
Versatility
Oahu Coconut Sunset
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Oahu Coconut Sunset

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Oahu Coconut SunsetBath & Body Works
Christian Lacroix NuitAvon
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.28/ 5 · 150 votes
Have 42%Had 24%Want 34%
3.92/ 5 · 884 votes
Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%
Category winnerOahu Coconut SunsetRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
39%Love
48%Like
1%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate

150 votes

28%Love
53%Like
2%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate

884 votes

Category winnerOahu Coconut SunsetMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity53
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate79
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityChristian Lacroix Nuit

SillageChristian Lacroix Nuit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value84
¤ Price value65
Category winnerOahu Coconut SunsetBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
tropical91%
amber83%
citrus74%
tuberose56%
animalic39%
white floral100%
amber92%
citrus84%
smoky77%
woody69%
tuberose61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both white floral, amber and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
StrelitziaBergamotCoconut Blossom
Heart
Tahitian Tiare FlowerTuberoseTyger Lily
Base
AmberSea NotesIncense
Top
NeroliHoneysuckleBergamot
Heart
JasmineTuberoseNarcissus
Base
IncenseWoodsy NotesAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Tuberose, Amber and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring24
Summer100
Fall10
Winter5
Day100
Night–
Spring28
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerOahu Coconut SunsetMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex5
Women95
Men0
Unisex2
Women98
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,988

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2015

Reviews30

Overall rank#24,264

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOahu Coconut SunsetHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oahu Coconut Sunset by Bath and Body Works is a floral fruity gourmand launched in 2015. It blends coconut blossom, tuberose, and sea notes to capture a vacation mood. This scent works best as an easy, casual fragrance for hot summer days. Its tropical vibe sits well on the skin during beach trips or outdoor pool part…

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Christian Lacroix Nuit opens with crisp bergamot and neroli before deepening into a night-blooming heart of tuberose, jasmine, and narcissus. A dark base of smoky incense, amber, and dry woodsy notes creates a cozy, sultry atmosphere. It fits chilly autumn evenings, date nights, and formal winter gatherings when you w…

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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, Oahu Coconut Sunset or Christian Lacroix Nuit?

Oahu Coconut Sunset takes 5 of 7 categories. Oahu Coconut Sunset is rated 4.28/5 from 150 votes; Christian Lacroix Nuit is rated 3.92/5 from 884 votes. Choose Oahu Coconut Sunset for a white floral and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Christian Lacroix Nuit for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Oahu Coconut Sunset or Christian Lacroix Nuit?

Christian Lacroix Nuit lasts longest (Christian Lacroix Nuit 68/100, Oahu Coconut Sunset 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oahu Coconut Sunset or Christian Lacroix Nuit?

Christian Lacroix Nuit projects furthest (Christian Lacroix Nuit 62/100, Oahu Coconut Sunset 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oahu Coconut Sunset and Christian Lacroix Nuit smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, amber and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Tuberose, Amber and Incense.

Is Oahu Coconut Sunset or Christian Lacroix Nuit better for summer or winter?

For summer, Oahu Coconut Sunset is the stronger pick. For winter, Christian Lacroix Nuit is the stronger pick. Oahu Coconut Sunset suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Oahu Coconut Sunset and Christian Lacroix Nuit?

Oahu Coconut Sunset has top notes of Strelitzia, Bergamot and Coconut Blossom, heart notes of Tahitian Tiare Flower, Tuberose and Tyger Lily, a base of Amber, Sea Notes and Incense. Christian Lacroix Nuit has top notes of Neroli, Honeysuckle and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Tuberose and Narcissus, a base of Incense, Woodsy Notes, Amber and Musk.

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