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Perle de Nuit vs Reflection

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

Updated 76 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Reflection takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Perle de Nuit

    Choose it for a rose and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • Reflection

    Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Perle de Nuit2/5
Reflection3/5
Ratings & consensus
Reflection
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Reflection
Sillage & projection
Reflection
Value for money
Perle de Nuit
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Perle de Nuit

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Perle de NuitPascal Morabito
ReflectionMykonos
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.05/ 5 · 61 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
4.40/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 28%Had 4%Want 68%
Category winnerReflectionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
38%Love
39%Like
15%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate

61 votes

60%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity57
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate85
Category winners

LongevityReflection

SillageReflection

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value86
¤ Price value78
Category winnerPerle de NuitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
rose100%
amber92%
vanilla84%
aromatic77%
patchouli69%
warm spicy61%
citrus100%
musky88%
powdery77%
fresh spicy65%
amber53%
aromatic42%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
RoseFruity Notes
Heart
Tonka BeanGeranium
Base
PatchouliAmberVanilla
Top
GrapefruitBergamotFruity NotesMandarinGreen Notes
Heart
PatchouliGeraniumJasminePeachRose
Base
MuskAmberVanillaSandalwoodCedarwood
InformationalShared notesRose, Fruity Notes, Geranium and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring45
Summer16
Fall100
Winter87
Day59
Night100
Spring82
Summer100
Fall45
Winter9
Day100
Night42
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men3
Unisex15
Women82
Men19
Unisex75
Women6
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,158

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,235

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerPerle de NuitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pascal Morabito Perle de Nuit opens with a sharp burst of sweet rose and dark fruity notes that immediately sets a moody evening tone. As the top notes settle over the first fifteen minutes, dusty geranium and powdery tonka bean pull the composition toward a classic oriental rose structure. The dry-down relies heavily…

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Reflection opens with bright grapefruit and mandarin, backed by a crisp green edge that keeps the citrus lively rather than sugary. As it settles, the scent turns softer and smoother, with light florals, musk, amber, and gentle woods giving it a clean, polished finish. It suits shoppers who want a fresh fragrance with…

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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, Perle de Nuit or Reflection?

Reflection takes 3 of 5 categories. Perle de Nuit is rated 4.05/5 from 61 votes; Reflection is rated 4.40/5 from 15 votes. Choose Perle de Nuit for a rose and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Reflection for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Perle de Nuit or Reflection?

Reflection lasts longest (Reflection 72/100, Perle de Nuit 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Perle de Nuit or Reflection?

Reflection projects furthest (Reflection 66/100, Perle de Nuit 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Perle de Nuit and Reflection smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Rose, Fruity Notes, Geranium and Patchouli.

Is Perle de Nuit or Reflection better for summer or winter?

Perle de Nuit suits evening wear; Reflection suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Perle de Nuit and Reflection?

Perle de Nuit has top notes of Rose and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Tonka Bean and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Amber and Vanilla. Reflection has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Fruity Notes and Mandarin, heart notes of Patchouli, Geranium, Jasmine and Peach, a base of Musk, Amber, Vanilla and Sandalwood.

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