Fragrance comparison

Pavor Nocturnus vs Oud Suleiman

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 28 ratings analysed

2 wins

Pavor Nocturnus

Ikiryō

4.205 votes

Rank #61,238 AmberWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Oud Suleiman

Attar Collection

4.0923 votes

Rank #31,278 OudWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pavor Nocturnus takes 2 of 3 categories.

Pavor Nocturnus
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Oud Suleiman
Choose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Pavor Nocturnus2/3

Oud Suleiman1/3

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: Oud Suleiman

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pavor NocturnusIkiryō

Oud SuleimanAttar Collection

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 4%Had 0%Want 96%

4.09/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 17%Had 8%Want 76%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

39%Love

48%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityPavor Nocturnus

SillagePavor Nocturnus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value25

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

white floral92%

oud84%

musky77%

cherry69%

woody61%

oud100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

coffee77%

tobacco69%

animalic61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both oud and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Agarwood (Oud)DaturaAngelicaCostusCherryAmberwoodCognacCherry Blossom

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CognacLeather

Heart

CoffeeTobacco LeafSandalwood

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Ambergris

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring60

Summer20

Fall80

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men75

Unisex13

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,238

PerfumerVincent of Dreamhouse

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,278

PerfumerEsmail Firoz, Mustafa Firoz

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerOud SuleimanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Oud Suleiman is a dark, forceful oud built around leather, coffee, tobacco and a boozy cognac opening. It starts sharp and smoky, then settles into a dry woody base with ambergris adding an animalic edge. This is aimed at people who enjoy bold Middle Eastern style ouds rather than soft, polished woods. It usually make…

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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, Pavor Nocturnus or Oud Suleiman?

Pavor Nocturnus takes 2 of 3 categories. Pavor Nocturnus is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Oud Suleiman is rated 4.09/5 from 23 votes. Choose Pavor Nocturnus for a amber and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Oud Suleiman for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Pavor Nocturnus or Oud Suleiman?

Pavor Nocturnus lasts longest (Pavor Nocturnus 84/100, Oud Suleiman 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pavor Nocturnus or Oud Suleiman?

Pavor Nocturnus projects furthest (Pavor Nocturnus 88/100, Oud Suleiman 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pavor Nocturnus and Oud Suleiman smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud and woody accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud) and Cognac.

Is Pavor Nocturnus or Oud Suleiman better for summer or winter?

Pavor Nocturnus suits evening wear; Oud Suleiman suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pavor Nocturnus and Oud Suleiman?

Pavor Nocturnus features Agarwood (Oud), Datura, Angelica, Costus and Cherry. Oud Suleiman has top notes of Cognac and Leather, heart notes of Coffee, Tobacco Leaf and Sandalwood, a base of Agarwood (Oud) and Ambergris.