Orange Discrete vs Parfum de Nuit
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Parfum de Nuit takes 5 of 6 categories.
Orange DiscreteChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Parfum de NuitChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Orange Discrete1/6
Parfum de Nuit5/6
- Ratings & consensus
- Parfum de Nuit
- Community sentiment
- Parfum de Nuit
- Longevity
- Parfum de Nuit
- Sillage & projection
- Orange Discrete
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Parfum de Nuit
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Parfum de Nuit
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Orange DiscreteLe LaboParfum de NuitAlberta FerrettiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.62/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 32%Had 9%Want 58%
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 hate23%Love
46%Like
0%Ok
31%Dislike
0%Hate
26 votes
51%Love
34%Like
2%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
47 votes
Category winnerParfum de NuitMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityParfum de Nuit
SillageOrange Discrete
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody91%
white floral83%
aromatic74%
musky65%
green56%
woody100%
powdery92%
citrus84%
yellow floral77%
earthy69%
white floral61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
Mandarin OrangeAfrican Orange FlowerVirginia CedarPetitgrainVetiverMusk
No top / heart / base split published
Top
Mandarin OrangeNeroliGrapefruitPetitgrain
Heart
MimosaNutmegYlang-YlangJasmineAfrican Orange Flower
Base
Patchoulioak mossSandalwoodVetiverAmberMuskVirginia CedarVanille
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, African Orange Flower, Virginia Cedar and Petitgrain. Durations are only published for Orange Discrete, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer40
Fall60
Winter0
Day100
Night14
Spring55
Summer45
Fall100
Winter73
Day75
Night100
Category winnerParfum de NuitMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#40,300
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#25,478
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerParfum de NuitHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOrange Discrete by Le Labo is a sharp, rustic citrus fragrance built around bitter greenery and dry timber rather than sweet juice. It pairs crisp mandarin orange and tart petitgrain with the clean, slightly soapy touch of African orange flower. Instead of taking a refreshing, bright splash path, the scent leans heavi…
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, Orange Discrete or Parfum de Nuit?
Parfum de Nuit takes 5 of 6 categories. Orange Discrete is rated 3.62/5 from 26 votes; Parfum de Nuit is rated 4.22/5 from 52 votes. Choose Orange Discrete for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Parfum de Nuit for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Orange Discrete or Parfum de Nuit?
Parfum de Nuit lasts longest (Parfum de Nuit 70/100, Orange Discrete 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Orange Discrete or Parfum de Nuit?
Orange Discrete projects furthest (Orange Discrete 75/100, Parfum de Nuit 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Orange Discrete and Parfum de Nuit smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, African Orange Flower, Virginia Cedar and Petitgrain.
Is Orange Discrete or Parfum de Nuit better for summer or winter?
For summer, Parfum de Nuit is the stronger pick. For winter, Parfum de Nuit is the stronger pick. Orange Discrete suits daytime wear; Parfum de Nuit suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Orange Discrete and Parfum de Nuit?
Orange Discrete features Mandarin Orange, African Orange Flower, Virginia Cedar, Petitgrain and Vetiver. 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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