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Parfum de Nuit vs Vesper Glitz

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

Updated 566 ratings analysed
Some overlap
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.

  • Vesper Glitz

    Choose it for a yellow floral and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Parfum de Nuit6/7
Vesper Glitz1/7
Ratings & consensus
Parfum de Nuit
Community sentiment
Parfum de Nuit
Longevity
Parfum de Nuit
Sillage & projection
Parfum de Nuit
Value for money
Parfum de Nuit
Versatility
Parfum de Nuit
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Vesper Glitz

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Parfum de NuitAlberta Ferretti
Vesper GlitzEx Nihilo
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.22/ 5 · 52 votes
Have 32%Had 14%Want 54%
3.99/ 5 · 514 votes
Have 79%Had 21%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

36%Love
38%Like
18%Ok
6%Dislike
2%Hate

514 votes

Category winnerParfum de NuitMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate82
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage51
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityParfum de Nuit

SillageParfum de Nuit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value68
¤ Price value28
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%
yellow floral100%
sweet92%
vanilla84%
white floral77%
citrus69%
powdery61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both yellow floral, powdery and citrus

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
NeroliMandarin OrangePink Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
Ylang-YlangJasmineMimosa
Base6-8 hrs
VanillaTonka BeanMuskCedar
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Neroli, Mimosa and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Vesper Glitz, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring55
Summer45
Fall100
Winter73
Day75
Night100
Spring100
Summer73
Fall0
Winter25
Day100
Night45
Category winnerParfum de NuitMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex14
Women86
Men0
Unisex7
Women92
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,438

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#7,118

PerfumerNadège Le Garlantezec

Launched—

Reviews56

Category winnerVesper GlitzHigher 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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Vesper Glitz by Ex Nihilo is a sunny, golden floral perfume that feels like warm afternoon sunlight soaking into clean skin. The scent kicks off with a bright burst of sparkling mandarin orange and fresh neroli, spiced with a light pinch of pink pepper. As the citrus settles, creamy ylang-ylang and powdery mimosa take…

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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 Vesper Glitz?

Parfum de Nuit takes 6 of 7 categories. Parfum de Nuit is rated 4.22/5 from 52 votes; Vesper Glitz is rated 3.99/5 from 514 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 Vesper Glitz for a yellow floral and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Parfum de Nuit or Vesper Glitz?

Parfum de Nuit lasts longest (Parfum de Nuit 70/100, Vesper Glitz 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Parfum de Nuit or Vesper Glitz?

Parfum de Nuit projects furthest (Parfum de Nuit 57/100, Vesper Glitz 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Parfum de Nuit and Vesper Glitz smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share yellow floral, powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Neroli, Mimosa and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Parfum de Nuit or Vesper Glitz better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Parfum de Nuit and Vesper Glitz?

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. Vesper Glitz has top notes of Neroli, Mandarin Orange and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Mimosa, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Musk and Cedar.

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