Fragrance comparison

Rose Scandal vs Dans la Nuit

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 216 ratings analysed

2 wins

Rose Scandal

G Parfums

3.002 votes

Rank #66,845 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Dans la Nuit

Worth

3.99214 votes

Rank #3,483 PowderyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Scandal takes 2 of 3 categories.

Rose Scandal
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Dans la Nuit
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Rose Scandal2/3

Dans la Nuit1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rose Scandal
Sillage & projection: Rose Scandal
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dans la Nuit

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose ScandalG Parfums

Dans la NuitWorth

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

3.99/ 5 · 214 votes

Have 48%Had 15%Want 36%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

45%Love

43%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

175 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityRose Scandal

SillageRose Scandal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value63

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody92%

violet84%

rose77%

amber69%

floral61%

powdery100%

floral92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

amber61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both powdery, woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesLily-of-the-ValleyGeranium

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletRose

Base6-10+ hrs

SandalwoodTonka BeanAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla

Top

AldehydesVioletGreen NotesBergamotLemon

Heart

CarnationOrris RootRoseYlang-YlangJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCinnamon

Base

SandalwoodAmberCivetTonka BeanMuskVanillaVetiver

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley, Violet and Rose. Durations are only published for Rose Scandal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day41

Night100

Spring66

Summer37

Fall100

Winter79

Day40

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 40%Party 26%Casual 19%Work 15%

Men0

Unisex23

Women77

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,845

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,483

PerfumerMaurice Blanchet

Launched—

Reviews42

Category winnerDans la NuitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rose Scandal by G Parfums cuts against typical sweet floral stereotypes. The first spritz delivers an abrupt, fizzy rush of aldehydes and tart green geranium. Give it two minutes. The initial alcohol flash dissipates quickly, revealing a velvet core of dark Bulgarian rose and candied violet petal accords. It feels pow…

Reviews →

Dans la Nuit by Worth is a classic floral fragrance launched in 1924, defined by its complex aldehydic and powdery character. It opens with sharp green notes and violet before softening into a resinous heart of carnation and orris root. Designed for evening wear, it creates a nostalgic atmosphere, making it a fitting …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Rose Scandal or Dans la Nuit?

Rose Scandal takes 2 of 3 categories. Rose Scandal is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; Dans la Nuit is rated 3.99/5 from 214 votes. Choose Rose Scandal for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Dans la Nuit for a powdery and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose Scandal or Dans la Nuit?

Rose Scandal lasts longest (Rose Scandal 80/100, Dans la Nuit 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose Scandal or Dans la Nuit?

Rose Scandal projects furthest (Rose Scandal 75/100, Dans la Nuit 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose Scandal and Dans la Nuit smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley, Violet and Rose.

Is Rose Scandal or Dans la Nuit better for summer or winter?

Rose Scandal suits evening wear; Dans la Nuit suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Scandal and Dans la Nuit?

Rose Scandal has top notes of Aldehydes, Lily-of-the-Valley and Geranium, heart notes of Violet and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Amber and Patchouli. Dans la Nuit has top notes of Aldehydes, Violet, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Orris Root, Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Civet and Tonka Bean.