Sketch vs Fleur de Nuit
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Fleur de Nuit takes 5 of 7 categories.
SketchChoose it for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Fleur de NuitChoose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Sketch2/7
Fleur de Nuit5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Fleur de Nuit
- Community sentiment
- Fleur de Nuit
- Longevity
- Fleur de Nuit
- Sillage & projection
- Fleur de Nuit
- Value for money
- Sketch
- Versatility
- Sketch
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Fleur de Nuit
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
SketchMaison VioletFleur de NuitAntonio ViscontiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 318 votes
Have 37%Had 12%Want 52%
4.18/ 5 · 128 votes
Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%
Category winnerFleur de NuitRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
41%Like
15%Ok
8%Dislike
2%Hate
318 votes
41%Love
46%Like
2%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
128 votes
Category winnerFleur de NuitMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityFleur de Nuit
SillageFleur de Nuit
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSketchBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
patchouli92%
fresh spicy84%
warm spicy77%
woody69%
sweet61%
warm spicy100%
amber92%
floral84%
vanilla77%
fresh spicy69%
woody61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both vanilla, warm spicy and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
NutmegPink PepperBergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
TuberoseRose
Base6 to 8 hours
PatchouliMadagascar VanillaTonka Bean
Top
NutmegPaprikaBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
JasmineCarnationTuberoseStar AniseRose
Base
White HoneyBenzoinTonka BeanSandalwoodAmberVanilleAgarwood (Oud)Patchouli
InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Bergamot, Tuberose and Rose. Durations are only published for Sketch, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring36
Summer19
Fall100
Winter94
Day82
Night100
Spring21
Summer18
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerSketchMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#31,097
PerfumerNathalie Lorson
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#10,321
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Category winnerFleur de NuitHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSketch by Maison Violet is an oriental floral fragrance built around a core of Madagascar vanilla, earthy patchouli, and spicy accents. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot paired with warm nutmeg and brisk pink pepper. As the bright start calms, a floral heart of tuberose and rose softens the initial bite, …
Reviews →Fleur de Nuit opens with a spicy flash of nutmeg, paprika and citrus, then settles into dark florals over amber, honeyed vanilla and woods. It usually reads warm, sensual and slightly vintage in style. Reviews suggest a bold opening and very strong wear. If you enjoy spicy florals with jasmine, carnation and a resinou…
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, Sketch or Fleur de Nuit?
Fleur de Nuit takes 5 of 7 categories. Sketch is rated 4.00/5 from 318 votes; Fleur de Nuit is rated 4.18/5 from 128 votes. Choose Sketch for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Fleur de Nuit for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Sketch or Fleur de Nuit?
Fleur de Nuit lasts longest (Fleur de Nuit 78/100, Sketch 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Sketch or Fleur de Nuit?
Fleur de Nuit projects furthest (Fleur de Nuit 77/100, Sketch 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Sketch and Fleur de Nuit smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Bergamot, Tuberose and Rose.
Is Sketch or Fleur de Nuit better for summer or winter?
For summer, Sketch is the stronger pick. For winter, Fleur de Nuit is the stronger pick. Sketch suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Sketch and Fleur de Nuit?
Sketch has top notes of Nutmeg, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Tuberose and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Madagascar Vanilla and Tonka Bean. Fleur de Nuit has top notes of Nutmeg, Paprika, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Carnation, Tuberose and Star Anise, a base of White Honey, Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood.
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