Fragrance comparison

Alex vs Nusha

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 28 ratings analysed

3 wins

Alex

Alex Curran

3.8324 votes

Rank #38,468 MuskyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

67%scent match

Closely related

Nusha

Imotski

2.754 votes

Rank #66,180 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alex takes 3 of 3 categories.

Alex
Choose it for a musky and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Nusha
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Alex3/3

Nusha0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlexAlex Curran

NushaImotski

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 26%Had 30%Want 44%

2.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

8%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate44

Category winners

LongevityAlex

SillageAlex

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

rose91%

white floral83%

powdery74%

citrus65%

vanilla56%

white floral100%

citrus91%

rose83%

floral74%

vanilla65%

powdery56%

Scent match67%Closely related · both white floral, rose and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MuskRoseJasmineTonka BeanVanillaBergamotLemon

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangeLemonAldehydes

Heart

JasmineOrange BlossomRoseLily-of-the-ValleyHeliotrope

Base

VanillaTonka BeanMuskSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMusk, Rose, Jasmine and Tonka Bean. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,468

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#66,180

PerfumerTomislav Vrbanec

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAlexHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alex by Alex Curran is a musky rose floral with a bright citrus lift at the start, then a soft, powdery heart of jasmine and rose. As it dries down, vanilla and tonka add warmth and a gentle sweetness without turning sugary. If you like clean, skin-close florals with a creamy, slightly cosmetic finish, this is a good …

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Nusha is a bright white floral with a sparkling citrus start, then a softer heart of jasmine, orange blossom and rose. As it settles, vanilla, tonka and musk give it a smoother, slightly powdery finish. It reads traditionally feminine and fairly classic in style. If you enjoy floral perfumes that open fresh and dry do…

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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, Alex or Nusha?

Alex takes 3 of 3 categories. Alex is rated 3.83/5 from 24 votes; Nusha is rated 2.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Alex for a musky and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Nusha for a white floral and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alex or Nusha?

Alex lasts longest (Alex 65/100, Nusha 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alex or Nusha?

Alex projects furthest (Alex 47/100, Nusha 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alex and Nusha smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, rose and citrus accords. Common notes include Musk, Rose, Jasmine and Tonka Bean.

Is Alex or Nusha better for summer or winter?

Alex suits daytime wear; Nusha suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alex and Nusha?

Alex features Musk, Rose, Jasmine, Tonka Bean and Vanilla. Nusha has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Aldehydes, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Musk and Sandalwood.