Fragrance comparison

Allure vs Ninel No. 18

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 6,001 ratings analysed

Allure

Chanel

4.075,999 votes

Rank #26,538 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

Ninel No. 18

Ninel Perfume

2.002 votes

Rank #74,048 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Allure
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ninel No. 18
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Allure1/2

Ninel No. 181/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Ninel No. 18
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Allure

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AllureChanel

Ninel No. 18Ninel Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 5,999 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

2.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

5,999 votes

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate25

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNinel No. 18

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral92%

white floral84%

fruity77%

vanilla69%

fresh61%

floral100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

white floral77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match64%Closely related · both citrus, floral and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonMandarin OrangePeachPassionfruitBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

HoneysuckleJasmineMagnoliaFreesiaWater LilyOrange BlossomPeonyMay Rose

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaSandalwoodAmberVetiverPatchouli

Top

PeachOrange BlossomBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseMagnoliaLotusPeonyJasmine

Base

VanillaWhite Cedar ExtractVetiver

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Peach, Bergamot and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Allure, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter93

Day100

Night39

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex7

Women91

Work 38%Casual 29%Date 24%Party 10%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,538

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#74,048

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAllureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel Allure strips away the loud aldehydes of older house classics in favor of bright fruit and radiant florals. Spray it on and the mandarin orange flashes immediately. It is crisp. Juicy white peach arrives seconds later, rounded by honeysuckle and water lily that keep the heart dewy rather than syrupy. As the hou…

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Ninel No. 18 opens with a burst of sweet peach and bright mandarin orange paired with crisp bergamot. The top notes settle quickly into a dense floral heart where jasmine, lotus, and magnolia dominate, supported by softer pink peony and rose. As the initial citrus crispness fades over the first hour, creamy vanilla an…

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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, Allure or Ninel No. 18?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Allure is rated 4.07/5 from 5,999 votes; Ninel No. 18 is rated 2.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Allure for a citrus and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ninel No. 18 for a floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Which projects more, Allure or Ninel No. 18?

Ninel No. 18 projects furthest (Ninel No. 18 75/100, Allure 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Allure and Ninel No. 18 smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Peach, Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is Allure or Ninel No. 18 better for summer or winter?

Allure suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Allure and Ninel No. 18?

Allure has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Peach and Passionfruit, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Jasmine, Magnolia and Freesia, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Vetiver. Ninel No. 18 has top notes of Peach, Orange Blossom, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Magnolia, Lotus and Peony, a base of Vanilla, White Cedar Extract and Vetiver.