Fragrance comparison

Vodka Night vs Golden Chypre

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 325 ratings analysed

Vodka Night

Paris Elysees

3.28134 votes

Rank #21,462 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Golden Chypre

Grossmith

4.30191 votes

Rank #8,427 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Golden Chypre takes 7 of 8 categories.

Vodka Night
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Golden Chypre
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Vodka Night1/8

Golden Chypre7/8

Ratings & consensus: Golden Chypre
Community sentiment: Golden Chypre
Longevity: Golden Chypre
Sillage & projection: Golden Chypre
Value for money: Vodka Night
Versatility: Golden Chypre
Note pyramid (duration): Golden Chypre
Fragranxe ranking: Golden Chypre

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vodka NightParis Elysees

Golden ChypreGrossmith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.28/ 5 · 134 votes

Have 41%Had 42%Want 17%

4.30/ 5 · 191 votes

Have 35%Had 17%Want 48%

Category winnerGolden ChypreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

43%Like

13%Ok

22%Dislike

10%Hate

134 votes

53%Love

33%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

191 votes

Category winnerGolden ChypreMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate57

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityGolden Chypre

SillageGolden Chypre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value23

Category winnerVodka NightBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

green69%

warm spicy61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

woody77%

rose69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

ClementineHerbal NotesOrangeLemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

NutmegCardamomFloral Notes

Base2 to 3 hours

VetiverBrazil nutPatchouliAmber

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotOrangeNutmegCardamom

Heart3 to 4 hours

GeraniumVetiverRosePatchouliHeliotrope

Base5 to 7 hours

Woody NotesMuskAmberLabdanum

Category winnerGolden ChypreLongest dry-down: 5 to 7 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer78

Fall78

Winter46

Day100

Night88

Spring100

Summer60

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night61

Category winnerGolden ChypreMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men79

Unisex13

Women8

Men5

Unisex71

Women24

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,462

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#8,427

PerfumerTrevor Nicholl

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerGolden ChypreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vodka Night by Paris Elysees is an affordable woody spicy men's fragrance built around bright citrus and warm, earthy undertones. It opens with an energetic burst of tart lemon, juicy orange, and sweet clementine, backed by a crisp streak of herbal notes. As the sharp initial punch softens, the heart brings in kitchen…

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Golden Chypre by Grossmith delivers an invigorating twist on traditional botanical compositions. It opens with sharp bergamot and sweet orange, balanced immediately by the dry heat of cardamom and nutmeg. As the bright citrus top settles, an aromatic heart emerges through crisp geranium, velvety rose, and powdery heli…

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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, Vodka Night or Golden Chypre?

Golden Chypre takes 7 of 8 categories. Vodka Night is rated 3.28/5 from 134 votes; Golden Chypre is rated 4.30/5 from 191 votes. Choose Vodka Night for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Golden Chypre for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vodka Night or Golden Chypre?

Golden Chypre lasts longest (Golden Chypre 71/100, Vodka Night 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vodka Night or Golden Chypre?

Golden Chypre projects furthest (Golden Chypre 61/100, Vodka Night 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vodka Night and Golden Chypre smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Orange, Nutmeg, Cardamom and Vetiver.

Is Vodka Night or Golden Chypre better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vodka Night is the stronger pick. For winter, Vodka Night is the stronger pick. Vodka Night suits daytime wear; Golden Chypre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vodka Night and Golden Chypre?

Vodka Night has top notes of Clementine, Herbal Notes, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Nutmeg, Cardamom and Floral Notes, a base of Vetiver, Brazil nut, Patchouli and Amber. Golden Chypre has top notes of Bergamot, Orange, Nutmeg and Cardamom, heart notes of Geranium, Vetiver, Rose and Patchouli, a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Amber and Labdanum.