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Parfum de Nuit vs Vison EDT

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

Updated 166 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vison EDT takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Parfum de Nuit

    Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Vison EDT

    Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Parfum de Nuit3/7
Vison EDT4/7
Ratings & consensus
Parfum de Nuit
Community sentiment
Vison EDT
Longevity
Vison EDT
Sillage & projection
Vison EDT
Value for money
Parfum de Nuit
Versatility
Parfum de Nuit
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Vison EDT

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Parfum de NuitAlberta Ferretti
Vison EDTRobert Beaulieu
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.22/ 5 · 52 votes
Have 32%Had 14%Want 54%
3.80/ 5 · 114 votes
Have 65%Had 35%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
50%Like
1%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate

102 votes

Category winnerVison EDTMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate82
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityVison EDT

SillageVison EDT

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value68
¤ Price value54
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%
woody100%
sweet92%
yellow floral84%
powdery77%
white floral69%
musky61%
Scent match64%Closely related · both woody, powdery and yellow 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
Big StrawberryNeroliMandarin Orange
Heart
Ylang-YlangJasmineMimosa
Base
MuskPatchouliSandalwoodVirginia CedarVanille
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
Spring43
Summer10
Fall100
Winter87
Day100
Night82
Category winnerParfum de NuitMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex14
Women86
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,438

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#10,898

PerfumerYves Tanguy

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerVison EDTHigher 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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Vison EDT by Robert Beaulieu is a distinct floral woody musk released in 1987. It features a bold opening of big strawberry and mandarin orange, settling into a heart of ylang-ylang, jasmine, and mimosa. The base is built on patchouli, musk, and vanilla, creating a character often compared to 80s powerhouses for those…

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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 Vison EDT?

Vison EDT takes 4 of 7 categories. Parfum de Nuit is rated 4.22/5 from 52 votes; Vison EDT is rated 3.80/5 from 114 votes. Choose Parfum de Nuit for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Vison EDT for a woody and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Parfum de Nuit or Vison EDT?

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

Which projects more, Parfum de Nuit or Vison EDT?

Vison EDT projects furthest (Vison EDT 63/100, Parfum de Nuit 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Parfum de Nuit and Vison EDT smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and yellow floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Neroli, Mimosa and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Parfum de Nuit or Vison EDT better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Parfum de Nuit and Vison EDT?

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. Vison EDT has top notes of Big Strawberry, Neroli and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Mimosa, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar.

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