Fragrance comparison

Parfum de Nuit vs Scarf

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 115 ratings analysed

Parfum de Nuit

Alberta Ferretti

4.2252 votes

Rank #23,882 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Scarf

Marbert

4.0263 votes

Rank #15,471 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Scarf takes 5 of 7 categories.

Parfum de Nuit
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in fall, evening wear.
Scarf
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Parfum de Nuit2/7

Scarf5/7

Ratings & consensus: Parfum de Nuit
Community sentiment: Parfum de Nuit
Longevity: Scarf
Sillage & projection: Scarf
Value for money: Scarf
Versatility: Scarf
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Scarf

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Parfum de NuitAlberta Ferretti

ScarfMarbert

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 32%Had 14%Want 54%

4.02/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 43%Had 28%Want 30%

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

32%Love

49%Like

8%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

63 votes

Category winnerParfum de NuitMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityScarf

SillageScarf

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value75

Category winnerScarfBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

yellow floral77%

earthy69%

white floral61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match47%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

Top15-30 mins

MarigoldAfrican Orange FlowerMandarin OrangeCassisBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

oak mossGeraniumJasmineYlang-YlangTuberoseRose

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodMuskPatchouliVanille

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and African Orange Flower. Durations are only published for Scarf, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring55

Summer45

Fall100

Winter73

Day75

Night100

Spring72

Summer100

Fall94

Winter28

Day100

Night61

Category winnerScarfMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Work 37%Casual 32%Date 21%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,882

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#15,471

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerScarfHigher 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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Marbert Scarf is an authentic 1993 floral chypre built with bold European character and zero modern sugar. The scent opens with a brisk flash of bergamot, zesty mandarin, and bitter marigold tagetes, spiked by the tart bite of cassis. As the citrus sparkle settles, a lush white floral heart emerges, blending creamy tu…

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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, Parfum de Nuit or Scarf?

Scarf takes 5 of 7 categories. Parfum de Nuit is rated 4.22/5 from 52 votes; Scarf is rated 4.02/5 from 63 votes. Choose Parfum de Nuit for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Scarf for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Parfum de Nuit or Scarf?

Scarf lasts longest (Scarf 75/100, Parfum de Nuit 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Parfum de Nuit or Scarf?

Scarf projects furthest (Scarf 65/100, Parfum de Nuit 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Parfum de Nuit and Scarf smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and African Orange Flower.

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

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

What are the notes in Parfum de Nuit and Scarf?

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. Scarf has top notes of Marigold, African Orange Flower, Mandarin Orange and Cassis, heart notes of oak moss, Geranium, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Patchouli and Vanille.