Fragrance comparison

Vitesse vs Bois Nuit

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 115 ratings analysed

Vitesse

Armaf

4.1119 votes

Rank #27,067 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Bois Nuit

Armaf

4.0196 votes

Rank #9,805 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bois Nuit takes 4 of 5 categories.

Vitesse
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Bois Nuit
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Vitesse1/5

Bois Nuit4/5

Ratings & consensus: Bois Nuit
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bois Nuit
Sillage & projection: Bois Nuit
Value for money: Vitesse
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bois Nuit

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VitesseArmaf

Bois NuitArmaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 37%Had 6%Want 58%

4.01/ 5 · 96 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerBois NuitRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

50%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

42%Love

35%Like

7%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

96 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBois Nuit

SillageBois Nuit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value77

Category winnerVitesseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

leather77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

vanilla77%

cinnamon69%

aromatic61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperTangerineBergamotLemon

Heart

MintNutmegBirch

Base

LeatherCedarPatchouliVetiver

Top

GrapefruitMintPink PepperBergamot

Heart

CinnamonGingerLavenderNutmeg

Base

VanillaPatchouliAmberCedarVetiver

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Bergamot, Mint and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer25

Fall100

Winter50

Day63

Night100

Spring33

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,067

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#9,805

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerBois NuitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vitesse is a brisk citrus leather with a clean, masculine profile that feels easy to wear. It opens bright and peppery, then settles into mint, birch, cedar, patchouli, and a dry leather base. It suits office wear and cooler evenings best. The scent itself is generally likeable, but some wearers find it bland or short…

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Armaf Bois Nuit hits skin with an immediate punch of zesty grapefruit and cool mint. Instead of staying airy or clean, it quickly shifts into something warm and heavy. A heart of cinnamon and nutmeg gives the scent a spicy sweetness that commands attention. This is a bold option that makes its presence known right awa…

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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, Vitesse or Bois Nuit?

Bois Nuit takes 4 of 5 categories. Vitesse is rated 4.11/5 from 19 votes; Bois Nuit is rated 4.01/5 from 96 votes. Choose Vitesse for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Bois Nuit for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Vitesse or Bois Nuit?

Bois Nuit lasts longest (Bois Nuit 66/100, Vitesse 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vitesse or Bois Nuit?

Bois Nuit projects furthest (Bois Nuit 67/100, Vitesse 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vitesse and Bois Nuit smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Mint and Nutmeg.

Is Vitesse or Bois Nuit better for summer or winter?

Vitesse suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vitesse and Bois Nuit?

Vitesse has top notes of Pink Pepper, Tangerine, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Mint, Nutmeg and Birch, a base of Leather, Cedar, Patchouli and Vetiver. Bois Nuit has top notes of Grapefruit, Mint, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Ginger, Lavender and Nutmeg, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Amber and Cedar.