Reflextion vs Vétiver Nocturne Absolu
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Vétiver Nocturne Absolu takes 4 of 7 categories.
ReflextionChoose it for a yellow floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vétiver Nocturne AbsoluChoose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Reflextion3/7
Vétiver Nocturne Absolu4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Reflextion
- Community sentiment
- Reflextion
- Longevity
- Vétiver Nocturne Absolu
- Sillage & projection
- Vétiver Nocturne Absolu
- Value for money
- Vétiver Nocturne Absolu
- Versatility
- Reflextion
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Vétiver Nocturne Absolu
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ReflextionRoyal CrownVétiver Nocturne AbsoluBortnikoffWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.12/ 5 · 48 votes
Have 30%Had 18%Want 53%
4.06/ 5 · 80 votes
Have 41%Had 13%Want 45%
Category winnerReflextionRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
50%Like
2%Ok
8%Dislike
2%Hate
48 votes
45%Love
30%Like
11%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
80 votes
Category winnerReflextionMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVétiver Nocturne Absolu
SillageVétiver Nocturne Absolu
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVétiver Nocturne AbsoluBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothyellow floral100%
green92%
powdery84%
floral77%
white floral69%
amber61%
floral100%
woody92%
earthy84%
aromatic77%
white floral69%
amber61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both floral, white floral and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
MimosaNeroliBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
Mimosa absoluteViolet LeafJasmine Sambac
Base6-10+ hrs
MyrrhAmbergrisGalbanumOakmoss
Top
VetiverNeroli
Heart
ChampacaVetiver RootJasmine SambacSandalwood
Base
OakmossMyrrhAmbergrisAgarwood (Oud)
InformationalShared notesNeroli, Jasmine Sambac, Myrrh and Ambergris. Durations are only published for Reflextion, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer87
Fall53
Winter13
Day100
Night38
Spring100
Summer51
Fall0
Winter41
Day–
Night–
Category winnerReflextionMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#17,368
PerfumerAntonio Visconti
Launched—
Reviews6
Overall rank#11,050
PerfumerDmitry Bortnikoff
Launched—
Reviews14
Category winnerVétiver Nocturne AbsoluHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRoyal Crown Reflextion opens with a bright burst of fluffy yellow mimosa blossom, tart bergamot, and crisp neroli. Within minutes, the sunny floral sparkle settles into a powdery, honeyed floral heart deepened by green violet leaf and jasmine sambac. Unlike sheer floral mists, this perfume carries real weight on skin …
Reviews →Vétiver Nocturne Absolu by Bortnikoff flips traditional green vetiver on its head by wrapping dark Indonesian vetiver root in heavy tropical florals. Dmitry Bortnikoff opens the blend with a sharp burst of bitter neroli alongside damp earthy roots, quickly shifting into lush champaca and white jasmine sambac. As it se…
Reviews →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, Reflextion or Vétiver Nocturne Absolu?
Vétiver Nocturne Absolu takes 4 of 7 categories. Reflextion is rated 4.12/5 from 48 votes; Vétiver Nocturne Absolu is rated 4.06/5 from 80 votes. Choose Reflextion for a yellow floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vétiver Nocturne Absolu for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Reflextion or Vétiver Nocturne Absolu?
Vétiver Nocturne Absolu lasts longest (Vétiver Nocturne Absolu 76/100, Reflextion 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Reflextion or Vétiver Nocturne Absolu?
Vétiver Nocturne Absolu projects furthest (Vétiver Nocturne Absolu 70/100, Reflextion 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Reflextion and Vétiver Nocturne Absolu smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and amber accords. Common notes include Neroli, Jasmine Sambac, Myrrh and Ambergris.
Is Reflextion or Vétiver Nocturne Absolu better for summer or winter?
For summer, Reflextion is the stronger pick. For winter, Vétiver Nocturne Absolu is the stronger pick. Reflextion suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Reflextion and Vétiver Nocturne Absolu?
Reflextion has top notes of Mimosa, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Mimosa absolute, Violet Leaf and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Myrrh, Ambergris, Galbanum and Oakmoss. Vétiver Nocturne Absolu has top notes of Vetiver and Neroli, heart notes of Champaca, Vetiver Root, Jasmine Sambac and Sandalwood, a base of Oakmoss, Myrrh, Ambergris and Agarwood (Oud).
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