Fragrance comparison

Othello vs Pavor Nocturnus

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 84 ratings analysed

Othello

Il Profvmo

3.6279 votes

Rank #15,513 SmokyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Pavor Nocturnus

Ikiryō

4.205 votes

Rank #61,238 AmberWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pavor Nocturnus takes 2 of 3 categories.

Othello
Choose it for a smoky and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Pavor Nocturnus
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Othello1/3

Pavor Nocturnus2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pavor Nocturnus
Sillage & projection: Pavor Nocturnus
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Othello

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OthelloIl Profvmo

Pavor NocturnusIkiryō

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 24%Had 10%Want 66%

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 4%Had 0%Want 96%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

41%Like

7%Ok

21%Dislike

3%Hate

29 votes

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityPavor Nocturnus

SillagePavor Nocturnus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

amber92%

leather84%

woody77%

white floral69%

honey61%

amber100%

white floral92%

oud84%

musky77%

cherry69%

woody61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both amber, white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Passionfruit

Heart

IncenseBirchDaturaPatchouli

Base

HoneyAgarwood (Oud)

Notes

Agarwood (Oud)DaturaAngelicaCostusCherryAmberwoodCognacCherry Blossom

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesDatura and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Pavor Nocturnus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring79

Summer36

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night79

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,513

PerfumerSilvana Casoli

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#61,238

PerfumerVincent of Dreamhouse

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOthelloHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Othello by Il Profvmo opens with a brief fruity lift, then quickly settles into a smoky, resinous core where incense, birch and patchouli do most of the talking. The vibe leans dark-amber and slightly leathery, with a sweet touch in the base that can read like honey. Oud is present on paper, but it often comes across …

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Pavor Nocturnus by Ikiryō is an unconventional amber floral fragrance built around a contrast of sweet blossoms and dark woods. The scent opens with a distinct splash of boozy cognac and dark cherry, quickly met by powdery cherry blossom and the narcotic white floral presence of datura. Green angelica cuts through the…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Othello or Pavor Nocturnus?

Pavor Nocturnus takes 2 of 3 categories. Othello is rated 3.62/5 from 79 votes; Pavor Nocturnus is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Othello for a smoky and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Pavor Nocturnus for a amber and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Othello or Pavor Nocturnus?

Pavor Nocturnus lasts longest (Pavor Nocturnus 84/100, Othello 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Othello or Pavor Nocturnus?

Pavor Nocturnus projects furthest (Pavor Nocturnus 88/100, Othello 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Othello and Pavor Nocturnus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Datura and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Othello or Pavor Nocturnus better for summer or winter?

Othello suits daytime wear; Pavor Nocturnus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Othello and Pavor Nocturnus?

Othello has top notes of Passionfruit, heart notes of Incense, Birch, Datura and Patchouli, a base of Honey and Agarwood (Oud). Pavor Nocturnus features Agarwood (Oud), Datura, Angelica, Costus and Cherry.