Fragrance comparison

Pavor Nocturnus vs Tendre Douceur

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 78 ratings analysed

2 wins

Pavor Nocturnus

Ikiryō

4.205 votes

Rank #61,238 AmberWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Tendre Douceur

M. Micallef

3.5173 votes

Rank #16,885 SweetGourmand

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.
Tendre Douceur
Choose it for a sweet and gourmand character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Pavor Nocturnus2/3

Tendre Douceur1/3

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: Tendre Douceur

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pavor NocturnusIkiryō

Tendre DouceurM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 4%Had 0%Want 96%

3.51/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 16%Had 20%Want 64%

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

26%Love

47%Like

2%Ok

21%Dislike

5%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

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%

sweet100%

gourmand91%

cherry83%

fruity74%

musky65%

chocolate56%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both cherry 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

Candy appleDark ChocolateCherryAngelica

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAngelica 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

Spring89

Summer44

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men17

Unisex17

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,238

PerfumerVincent of Dreamhouse

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,885

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerTendre DouceurHigher 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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Tendre Douceur by M. Micallef is a sweet, gourmand fragrance that plays with notes of candied apple, cherry, and dark chocolate. Designed for a delicate, playful mood, it sits close to the skin. This scent profile offers a comforting, whimsical quality that feels especially fitting for casual, lighthearted daytime wea…

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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 Tendre Douceur?

Pavor Nocturnus takes 2 of 3 categories. Pavor Nocturnus is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Tendre Douceur is rated 3.51/5 from 73 votes. Choose Pavor Nocturnus for a amber and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Tendre Douceur for a sweet and gourmand character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pavor Nocturnus or Tendre Douceur?

Pavor Nocturnus lasts longest (Pavor Nocturnus 84/100, Tendre Douceur 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pavor Nocturnus or Tendre Douceur?

Pavor Nocturnus projects furthest (Pavor Nocturnus 88/100, Tendre Douceur 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pavor Nocturnus and Tendre Douceur smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share cherry and musky accords. Common notes include Angelica and Cherry.

Is Pavor Nocturnus or Tendre Douceur better for summer or winter?

Pavor Nocturnus suits evening wear; Tendre Douceur suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pavor Nocturnus and Tendre Douceur?

Pavor Nocturnus features Agarwood (Oud), Datura, Angelica, Costus and Cherry. Tendre Douceur features Candy apple, Dark Chocolate, Cherry and Angelica.