Fragrance comparison

1178 vs Water – Nipiiy

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

1 wins

1178

Bois Richeux

5.003 votes

Rank #40,673 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

Water – Nipiiy

Invocation

—0 votes

Rank #69,892 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1178 takes 1 of 1 categories.

1178
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Water – Nipiiy
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character.

11781/1

Water – Nipiiy0/1

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: 1178

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1178Bois Richeux

Water – NipiiyInvocation

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 20%Had 20%Want 60%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy86%

woody72%

green58%

amber44%

soft spicy30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy83%

woody65%

soft spicy48%

citrus30%

Scent match62%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BasilThymeLavenderMint

Heart

RosemaryFennelCeleryLaurelsClary Sage

Base

AmberWoody NotesMuskCaraway

Notes

RosemaryClary SageJuniper BerriesBlack SpruceFennelCorianderMandarin OrangeOakmossBasil

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBasil, Rosemary, Fennel and Clary Sage. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,673

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#69,892

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1178Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1178 opens like a bundle of freshly cut herbs, basil, thyme, lavender and mint, then settles into a smoother mix of dried aromatics, soft woods, amber and musk. It smells natural, green and quietly warm rather than sharp or sweet. This suits shoppers who enjoy herbal fragrances with a fresh start and a gentler, slight…

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Water, Nipiiy by Invocation centers on a bracing, aromatic profile of black spruce and juniper berries. This unisex chypre captures the elemental, grounding essence of water, designed to soothe the mind during humid summer days. It feels natural and crisp on the skin, leaning into a sharp, herbal clarity that remains …

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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.

Do 1178 and Water – Nipiiy smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Basil, Rosemary, Fennel and Clary Sage.

Is 1178 or Water – Nipiiy better for summer or winter?

1178 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1178 and Water – Nipiiy?

1178 has top notes of Basil, Thyme, Lavender and Mint, heart notes of Rosemary, Fennel, Celery and Laurels, a base of Amber, Woody Notes, Musk and Caraway. Water – Nipiiy features Rosemary, Clary Sage, Juniper Berries, Black Spruce and Fennel.