Fragrance comparison

12 Eau D'Epices vs Nameless

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 297 ratings analysed

12 Eau D'Epices

Tauer Perfumes

3.47257 votes

Rank #10,517 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Nameless

Mark Buxton

3.4840 votes

Rank #48,857 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.

12 Eau D'Epices
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Nameless
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.

12 Eau D'Epices3/6

Nameless3/6

Ratings & consensus: 12 Eau D'Epices
Community sentiment: Nameless
Longevity: 12 Eau D'Epices
Sillage & projection: Nameless
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Nameless
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 12 Eau D'Epices

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

12 Eau D'EpicesTauer Perfumes

NamelessMark Buxton

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.47/ 5 · 257 votes

Have 32%Had 16%Want 52%

3.48/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 24%Had 23%Want 54%

Category winner12 Eau D'EpicesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

39%Like

1%Ok

37%Dislike

0%Hate

257 votes

18%Love

48%Like

0%Ok

35%Dislike

0%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerNamelessMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

Longevity12 Eau D'Epices

SillageNameless

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

woody61%

warm spicy100%

woody90%

amber80%

cinnamon70%

coffee60%

lavender50%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomCorianderCloveMandarin OrangeCinnamon

Heart

African Orange FlowerIncenseOrris RootJasmine

Base

VetyverAmberFrench labdanumTonka Bean

Top30 to 45 minutes

LavenderCardamomMandarin OrangeOrange Blossom

Heart2 to 3 hours

CinnamonCoffeeCloveJasmine

Base3 to 5 hours

CedarBenzoinWoodsy NotesAmberFrench labdanumGuaiac WoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Clove, Mandarin Orange and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Nameless, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring35

Summer32

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night76

Spring100

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNamelessMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex56

Women13

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,517

PerfumerAndy Tauer

Launched—

Reviews37

Overall rank#48,857

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winner12 Eau D'EpicesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tauer Perfumes 12 Eau D'Epices opens with a sharp burst of crushed coriander seed, dry cardamom, and bitter mandarin orange. Within twenty minutes, the initial spice prickle settles into a soapy African orange flower heart softened by powdery orris root. The base relies on dark French labdanum, smoky incense, and warm…

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Nameless by Mark Buxton is a woody aromatic fragrance built around a contrast between crisp freshness and cozy warmth. It opens with aromatic lavender, bright mandarin orange, zesty cardamom, and sweet orange blossom. As the initial citrus sparkle fades, the heart reveals a comforting blend of coffee, spicy cinnamon, …

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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, 12 Eau D'Epices or Nameless?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. 12 Eau D'Epices is rated 3.47/5 from 257 votes; Nameless is rated 3.48/5 from 40 votes. Choose 12 Eau D'Epices for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Nameless for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 12 Eau D'Epices or Nameless?

12 Eau D'Epices lasts longest (12 Eau D'Epices 77/100, Nameless 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 12 Eau D'Epices or Nameless?

Projection is very close: Nameless 70/100, 12 Eau D'Epices 68/100 for sillage.

Do 12 Eau D'Epices and Nameless smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Clove, Mandarin Orange and Cinnamon.

Is 12 Eau D'Epices or Nameless better for summer or winter?

For summer, 12 Eau D'Epices is the stronger pick. For winter, 12 Eau D'Epices is the stronger pick. 12 Eau D'Epices suits daytime wear; Nameless suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 12 Eau D'Epices and Nameless?

12 Eau D'Epices has top notes of Cardamom, Coriander, Clove and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of African Orange Flower, Incense, Orris Root and Jasmine, a base of Vetyver, Amber, French labdanum and Tonka Bean. Nameless has top notes of Lavender, Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Cinnamon, Coffee, Clove and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Benzoin, Woodsy Notes and Amber.