Fragrance comparison

Sous Les Nuages vs Un je ne sais quoi

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 36 ratings analysed

3 wins

Sous Les Nuages

The Gate Fragrances Paris

3.9330 votes

Rank #32,400 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Un je ne sais quoi

Margot&Tita

4.336 votes

Rank #33,542 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sous Les Nuages takes 3 of 4 categories.

Sous Les Nuages
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Un je ne sais quoi
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Sous Les Nuages3/4

Un je ne sais quoi1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sous Les Nuages
Sillage & projection: Sous Les Nuages
Value for money: Un je ne sais quoi
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sous Les Nuages

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sous Les NuagesThe Gate Fragrances Paris

Un je ne sais quoiMargot&Tita

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 36%Had 5%Want 58%

4.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 42%Had 8%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

23%Like

10%Ok

3%Dislike

13%Hate

30 votes

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevitySous Les Nuages

SillageSous Les Nuages

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value90

Category winnerUn je ne sais quoiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

aromatic70%

earthy60%

mossy50%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

green65%

fresh spicy48%

fresh30%

Scent match55%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

YuzuLemonBergamotRosemaryMint

Heart

Pink PepperGingerThymeRoseJasmine

Base

MossCypriol Oil or NagarmothaMuskGuaiac WoodCedarwoodAmber

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLemonGinger

Heart2-3 hrs

TeaCorianderThymeMint

Base4-6 hrs

MuskJasminePeony

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Mint and Ginger. Durations are only published for Un je ne sais quoi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer93

Fall93

Winter60

Day100

Night81

Spring33

Summer100

Fall17

Winter0

Day100

Night24

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men41

Unisex41

Women18

Men0

Unisex43

Women57

Casual 40%Work 35%Date 15%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,400

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#33,542

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerSous Les NuagesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sous Les Nuages by The Gate Fragrances Paris pairs sharp citrus with dry, earthy green woods. The fragrance opens with a burst of yuzu, sour lemon, and cool mint, giving immediate brightness on skin. As the initial zest subsides, herbal thyme and pink pepper introduce a subtle spicy warmth. The base settles into green…

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Un je ne sais quoi by Margot&Tita opens with an invigorating rush of tart lemon, sunlit bergamot, and a tiny bite of spicy ginger. As the sparkling citrus opening settles, the fragrance shifts into a soothing heart of steeped green tea, garden mint, and savory coriander seeds. Delicate herbal thyme adds a crisp, natur…

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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, Sous Les Nuages or Un je ne sais quoi?

Sous Les Nuages takes 3 of 4 categories. Sous Les Nuages is rated 3.93/5 from 30 votes; Un je ne sais quoi is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes. Choose Sous Les Nuages for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Un je ne sais quoi for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sous Les Nuages or Un je ne sais quoi?

Sous Les Nuages lasts longest (Sous Les Nuages 72/100, Un je ne sais quoi 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sous Les Nuages or Un je ne sais quoi?

Sous Les Nuages projects furthest (Sous Les Nuages 64/100, Un je ne sais quoi 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sous Les Nuages and Un je ne sais quoi smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Mint and Ginger.

Is Sous Les Nuages or Un je ne sais quoi better for summer or winter?

Sous Les Nuages suits daytime wear; Un je ne sais quoi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sous Les Nuages and Un je ne sais quoi?

Sous Les Nuages has top notes of Yuzu, Lemon, Bergamot and Rosemary, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Ginger, Thyme and Rose, a base of Moss, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Musk and Guaiac Wood. Un je ne sais quoi has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Ginger, heart notes of Tea, Coriander, Thyme and Mint, a base of Musk, Jasmine and Peony.