Fragrance comparison

Parfum de Nuit vs Câline

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 148 ratings analysed

6 wins

Parfum de Nuit

Alberta Ferretti

4.2252 votes

Rank #26,625 WoodyPowdery

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45%scent match

Some overlap

Câline

Jean Patou

4.1196 votes

Rank #32,768 FreshAldehydic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Parfum de Nuit takes 6 of 7 categories.

Parfum de Nuit
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Câline
Choose it for a fresh and aldehydic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Parfum de Nuit6/7

Câline1/7

Ratings & consensus: Parfum de Nuit
Community sentiment: Parfum de Nuit
Longevity: Parfum de Nuit
Sillage & projection: Câline
Value for money: Parfum de Nuit
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

Parfum de NuitAlberta Ferretti

CâlineJean Patou

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 32%Had 14%Want 54%

4.11/ 5 · 96 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

Category winnerParfum de NuitRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

34%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

47 votes

44%Love

39%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

96 votes

Category winnerParfum de NuitMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityParfum de Nuit

SillageCâline

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value45

Category winnerParfum de NuitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

yellow floral77%

earthy69%

white floral61%

fresh100%

aldehydic92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeNeroliGrapefruitPetitgrain

Heart

MimosaNutmegYlang-YlangJasmineAfrican Orange Flower

Base

Patchoulioak mossSandalwoodVetiverAmberMuskVirginia CedarVanille

Top

AldehydesNeroliBergamotMimosaBasilMandarin Orange

Heart

JasminePatchouliCarnationGingerCorianderRoseYlang-YlangCyclamen

Base

oak mossVirginia CedarMuskSandalwoodAmberFrench labdanum

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Neroli, Mimosa and Ylang-Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring55

Summer45

Fall100

Winter73

Day75

Night100

Spring100

Summer63

Fall0

Winter60

Day–

Night–

Category winnerParfum de NuitMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Men6

Unisex28

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,625

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#32,768

PerfumerHenri Giboulet

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerParfum de NuitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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Câline by Jean Patou is a crisp vintage chypre floral launched in 1964. It opens with sharp aldehydes, bitter neroli, and basil, before settling into a warm heart of carnation and jasmine. A classic mossy base of oakmoss and sandalwood makes it perfect for spring afternoons when you want a green, sophisticated skin sc…

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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, Parfum de Nuit or Câline?

Parfum de Nuit takes 6 of 7 categories. Parfum de Nuit is rated 4.22/5 from 52 votes; Câline is rated 4.11/5 from 96 votes. Choose Parfum de Nuit for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Câline for a fresh and aldehydic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Parfum de Nuit or Câline?

Parfum de Nuit lasts longest (Parfum de Nuit 70/100, Câline 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Parfum de Nuit or Câline?

Câline projects furthest (Câline 64/100, Parfum de Nuit 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Parfum de Nuit and Câline smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Neroli, Mimosa and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Parfum de Nuit or Câline better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Parfum de Nuit and Câline?

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. Câline has top notes of Aldehydes, Neroli, Bergamot and Mimosa, heart notes of Jasmine, Patchouli, Carnation and Ginger, a base of oak moss, Virginia Cedar, Musk and Sandalwood.