Fragrance comparison

Pavor Nocturnus vs Rum+

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 137 ratings analysed

2 wins

Pavor Nocturnus

Ikiryō

4.205 votes

Rank #61,238 AmberWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

Rum+

Alex+

3.01132 votes

Rank #29,625 SweetCacao

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.
Rum+
Choose it for a sweet and cacao character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Pavor Nocturnus2/3

Rum+1/3

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: Rum+

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pavor NocturnusIkiryō

Rum+Alex+

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 4%Had 0%Want 96%

3.01/ 5 · 132 votes

Have 37%Had 8%Want 55%

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

31%Love

23%Like

6%Ok

7%Dislike

33%Hate

123 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate53

Category winners

LongevityPavor Nocturnus

SillagePavor Nocturnus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value34

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

white floral92%

oud84%

musky77%

cherry69%

woody61%

sweet100%

cacao92%

cherry84%

leather77%

warm spicy69%

rum61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both cherry

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

CherryDried Fruits

Heart

RumVanilla

Base

CacaoLeatherAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud) and Cherry. 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

Spring31

Summer22

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men37

Unisex47

Women16

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,238

PerfumerVincent of Dreamhouse

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,625

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerRum+Higher 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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Rum+ is a bold, boozy gourmand built around cherry and dried fruits, then soaked in rum and vanilla. The dry-down turns darker and more dramatic, with cacao, a suede-like leather feel, and a woody oud edge. It reads sweetest and richest in cold weather, and it can be a love-it-or-hate-it style, especially if you are s…

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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 Rum+?

Pavor Nocturnus takes 2 of 3 categories. Pavor Nocturnus is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Rum+ is rated 3.01/5 from 132 votes. Choose Pavor Nocturnus for a amber and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Rum+ for a sweet and cacao character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Pavor Nocturnus or Rum+?

Pavor Nocturnus lasts longest (Pavor Nocturnus 84/100, Rum+ 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pavor Nocturnus or Rum+?

Pavor Nocturnus projects furthest (Pavor Nocturnus 88/100, Rum+ 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pavor Nocturnus and Rum+ smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share cherry accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud) and Cherry.

Is Pavor Nocturnus or Rum+ better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Pavor Nocturnus and Rum+?

Pavor Nocturnus features Agarwood (Oud), Datura, Angelica, Costus and Cherry. Rum+ has top notes of Cherry and Dried Fruits, heart notes of Rum and Vanilla, a base of Cacao, Leather and Agarwood (Oud).