Reve Nuit vs Balfoin
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Reve Nuit takes 3 of 5 categories.
Reve NuitChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
BalfoinChoose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Reve Nuit3/5
Balfoin2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Reve Nuit
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Balfoin
- Sillage & projection
- Reve Nuit
- Value for money
- Balfoin
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Reve Nuit
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Reve NuitNavitus ParfumsBalfoinBalint ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.28/ 5 · 64 votes
Have 33%Had 7%Want 60%
3.23/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 10%Had 10%Want 80%
Category winnerReve NuitRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate58%Love
23%Like
11%Ok
5%Dislike
3%Hate
64 votes
31%Love
15%Like
15%Ok
23%Dislike
15%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBalfoin
SillageReve Nuit
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBalfoinBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
sweet69%
floral61%
sweet100%
fruity92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy69%
citrus61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, sweet and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CustardLemonGuatemalan CardamomTunisian NeroliCalabrian bergamot
Heart
FreesiaRosemaryCypressJasmine
Base
VanillaCedarHaitian VetiverSpanish Labdanum
Top
Calabrian bergamotGreen MandarinGuatemalan CardamomLavenderPink Pepper
Heart
FigDried ApricotDatesHayCypressSea SaltMahoganyImmortelle
Base
Madagascar VanillaTonka BeanMuskPatchouliBenzoinSandalwoodStyraxMoss
InformationalShared notesGuatemalan Cardamom, Calabrian bergamot, Cypress and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring90
Summer50
Fall100
Winter83
Day96
Night100
Spring33
Summer67
Fall100
Winter67
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#11,913
PerfumerLucas Sieuzac, Olaf Larsen
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#60,829
PerfumerCsaba Balint
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerReve NuitHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotReve Nuit by Navitus Parfums opens with a sharp burst of Calabrian bergamot and bright lemon, quickly softened by a distinct custard accord. Guatemalan cardamom introduces a warm, aromatic spice that prevents the citrus from feeling like a standard summer cologne. As the opening settles, middle notes of cypress and ro…
Reviews →Balfoin by Balint Parfums hits the skin with a heavy, thick sweetness that quickly pulls focus from its brighter top notes. While calabrian bergamot and green mandarin try to offer a fresh start, they are swiftly run over by a rich base of dried apricot, dates, and sticky fig. As it warms on your skin, a dry hay note …
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, Reve Nuit or Balfoin?
Reve Nuit takes 3 of 5 categories. Reve Nuit is rated 4.28/5 from 64 votes; Balfoin is rated 3.23/5 from 13 votes. Choose Reve Nuit for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Balfoin for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Reve Nuit or Balfoin?
Balfoin lasts longest (Balfoin 88/100, Reve Nuit 77/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Reve Nuit or Balfoin?
Projection is very close: Reve Nuit 66/100, Balfoin 65/100 for sillage.
Do Reve Nuit and Balfoin smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Guatemalan Cardamom, Calabrian bergamot, Cypress and Vanilla.
Is Reve Nuit or Balfoin better for summer or winter?
Reve Nuit suits day or night wear; Balfoin suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Reve Nuit and Balfoin?
Reve Nuit has top notes of Custard, Lemon, Guatemalan Cardamom and Tunisian Neroli, heart notes of Freesia, Rosemary, Cypress and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Cedar, Haitian Vetiver and Spanish Labdanum. Balfoin has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Green Mandarin, Guatemalan Cardamom and Lavender, heart notes of Fig, Dried Apricot, Dates and Hay, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Musk and Patchouli.
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