Fragrance comparison

Pavor Nocturnus vs Rahassanai

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 64 ratings analysed

2 wins

Pavor Nocturnus

Ikiryō

4.205 votes

Rank #61,238 AmberWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Rahassanai

Prin

4.1959 votes

Rank #14,952 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pavor Nocturnus takes 2 of 4 categories.

Pavor Nocturnus
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Rahassanai
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Pavor Nocturnus2/4

Rahassanai1/4

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): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Rahassanai

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pavor NocturnusIkiryō

RahassanaiPrin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 4%Had 0%Want 96%

4.19/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 30%Had 11%Want 59%

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

46%Love

34%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

59 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityPavor Nocturnus

SillagePavor Nocturnus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value39

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

white floral92%

oud84%

musky77%

cherry69%

woody61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

musky77%

floral69%

green61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both woody and musky

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

Notes

CamphorWestern Skunk CabbageAgarwood (Oud)Black Currant BlossomAldehydesLavenderPine tarCastoreumSpruceMyrhhCypriol Oil or NagarmothaViolet Leaf

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring43

Summer30

Fall100

Winter78

Day60

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men55

Unisex45

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,238

PerfumerVincent of Dreamhouse

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,952

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerRahassanaiHigher 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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Rahassanai by Prin is a dense, challenging woody perfume that merges pungent herbal greenery with raw animalic depth. Created by independent perfumer Prin Lomros, the scent opens with sharp camphor, bitter galbanum, and aromatic basil before revealing a complex core of pine tar, agarwood, and castoreum. Subtle florals…

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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 Rahassanai?

Pavor Nocturnus takes 2 of 4 categories. Pavor Nocturnus is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Rahassanai is rated 4.19/5 from 59 votes. Choose Pavor Nocturnus for a amber and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Rahassanai for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Pavor Nocturnus or Rahassanai?

Pavor Nocturnus lasts longest (Pavor Nocturnus 84/100, Rahassanai 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pavor Nocturnus or Rahassanai?

Pavor Nocturnus projects furthest (Pavor Nocturnus 88/100, Rahassanai 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pavor Nocturnus and Rahassanai smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and musky accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud).

Is Pavor Nocturnus or Rahassanai better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Pavor Nocturnus and Rahassanai?

Pavor Nocturnus features Agarwood (Oud), Datura, Angelica, Costus and Cherry. Rahassanai features Camphor, Western Skunk Cabbage, Agarwood (Oud), Black Currant Blossom and Aldehydes.