Fragrance comparison

Somnus vs Nocturne

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 18 ratings analysed

Somnus

WOOT

3.7713 votes

Rank #46,960 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Nocturne

Moro Dabron

4.005 votes

Rank #60,488 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1.

Somnus
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Nocturne
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Somnus1/4

Nocturne1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Nocturne
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Somnus

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SomnusWOOT

NocturneMoro Dabron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 28%Had 4%Want 68%

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 19%Had 0%Want 81%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

54%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

20%Love

60%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNocturneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

woody100%

amber88%

warm spicy77%

powdery65%

balsamic53%

fresh spicy42%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotelemiBlack PepperPink PepperMandarin

Heart

GingerCardamomNutmegOrange BlossomRose

Base

SandalwoodVetiverMuskCedarwoodOakTonka Bean

Notes

SandalwoodOlibanumPatchouliLabdanumBlack PepperPetitgrainCedarwoodVetiverNutmegCarrotelemiCumin

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared noteselemi, Black Pepper, Nutmeg and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Nocturne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring20

Summer40

Fall100

Winter60

Day80

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex50

Women17

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,960

PerfumerDavid Chieze

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#60,488

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSomnusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Somnus by WOOT brings a sharp, citrus-forward opening of bergamot and mandarin that quickly shifts into a dry, resinous spice blend. Featuring ginger and black pepper at its heart, the scent settles on a foundation of sandalwood and vetiver. It works best as an everyday fragrance for those who prefer an understated, w…

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Nocturne by Moro Dabron captures the peaceful stillness of midnight through a rich blend of dry woods, cool spices, and smooth resins. The fragrance opens with an invigorating crackle of black pepper and green petitgrain, quickly deepening into an introspective heart of olibanum frankincense, warm nutmeg, and an unusu…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Somnus or Nocturne?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1. Somnus is rated 3.77/5 from 13 votes; Nocturne is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Somnus for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Nocturne for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Somnus or Nocturne?

They last about the same: Somnus 60/100, Nocturne 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Somnus or Nocturne?

Projection is very close: Somnus 50/100, Nocturne 50/100 for sillage.

Do Somnus and Nocturne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include elemi, Black Pepper, Nutmeg and Sandalwood.

Is Somnus or Nocturne better for summer or winter?

Somnus suits evening wear; Nocturne suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Somnus and Nocturne?

Somnus has top notes of Bergamot, elemi, Black Pepper and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Ginger, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Musk and Cedarwood. Nocturne features Sandalwood, Olibanum, Patchouli, Labdanum and Black Pepper.