Fragrance comparison

Sleeping with Ghosts vs Norell II

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 236 ratings analysed

1 wins

Sleeping with Ghosts

Mark Buxton

3.91234 votes

Rank #9,496 FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

Norell II

Norell

4.502 votes

Rank #49,111 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sleeping with Ghosts takes 1 of 1 categories.

Sleeping with Ghosts
Choose it for a floral and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Norell II
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Sleeping with Ghosts1/1

Norell II0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sleeping with Ghosts

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sleeping with GhostsMark Buxton

Norell IINorell

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 234 votes

Have 28%Had 22%Want 50%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 20%Want 30%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

44%Like

6%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

234 votes

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

fruity77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

green77%

earthy69%

balsamic61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

QuinceMarigold

Heart2 to 4 hours

LeatherPeony

Base4 to 8 hours

VanillaVetiver

Top

AldehydesGalbanumBergamotMintCoriander

Heart

MarigoldBulgarian RoseGeraniumJasmineSpicesFloral NotesTuberose

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliLeatherMuskAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesMarigold, Leather, Vanilla and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Sleeping with Ghosts, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer73

Fall55

Winter23

Day100

Night28

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex41

Women55

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,496

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#49,111

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSleeping with GhostsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sleeping with Ghosts by Mark Buxton is an unconventional floral fruity fragrance built around an unexpected contrast of crisp fruit and smooth leather. The scent opens with a sweet splash of tart quince paired with the dry, aromatic herbal bite of marigold. In the heart, fresh peony balances supple leather that carrie…

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Norell II opens with a sharp flash of green galbanum, crisp bergamot, and soapy aldehydes. As the initial fizz clears, marigold and Bulgarian rose emerge alongside a mossy base of oakmoss, vetiver, and subtle civet. Built for cool autumn evenings and crisp winter air, it fits formal dinners or quiet nights when you wa…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Sleeping with Ghosts or Norell II?

Sleeping with Ghosts takes 1 of 1 categories. Sleeping with Ghosts is rated 3.91/5 from 234 votes; Norell II is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Sleeping with Ghosts for a floral and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Norell II for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Do Sleeping with Ghosts and Norell II smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Marigold, Leather, Vanilla and Vetiver.

Is Sleeping with Ghosts or Norell II better for summer or winter?

Sleeping with Ghosts suits daytime wear; Norell II suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sleeping with Ghosts and Norell II?

Sleeping with Ghosts has top notes of Quince and Marigold, heart notes of Leather and Peony, a base of Vanilla and Vetiver. Norell II has top notes of Aldehydes, Galbanum, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Marigold, Bulgarian Rose, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Patchouli.