Fragrance comparison

Angel's Share On The Rocks vs Nirvana

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 1,247 ratings analysed

Angel's Share On The Rocks

By Kilian

4.30982 votes

Rank #1,151 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Nirvana

Paradis des Sens

4.45265 votes

Rank #2,982 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nirvana takes 5 of 7 categories.

Angel's Share On The Rocks
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Nirvana
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Angel's Share On The Rocks2/7

Nirvana5/7

Ratings & consensus: Nirvana
Community sentiment: Nirvana
Longevity: Nirvana
Sillage & projection: Nirvana
Value for money: Nirvana
Versatility: Angel's Share On The Rocks
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Angel's Share On The Rocks

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Angel's Share On The RocksBy Kilian

NirvanaParadis des Sens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 982 votes

Have 91%Had 9%Want 0%

4.45/ 5 · 265 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerNirvanaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

20%Like

9%Ok

4%Dislike

5%Hate

982 votes

60%Love

29%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

265 votes

Category winnerNirvanaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityNirvana

SillageNirvana

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value54

Category winnerNirvanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody90%

warm spicy80%

fresh70%

sweet60%

aromatic50%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

cinnamon69%

sweet61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitBergamotItalian LemonMandarinIceBitter OrangeAldehydes

Heart

CognacCinnamonCaramel

Base

Tonka BeanOakSandalwoodCashmere WoodMyrrh

Top20-30 mins

CognacTonka BeanMyrrh

Heart3-4 hrs

CinnamonHazelnutSandalwood

Base7-10+ hrs

VanillaCashmere Wood

InformationalShared notesCognac, Cinnamon, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Nirvana, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter92

Day–

Night–

Spring35

Summer15

Fall0

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Category winnerAngel's Share On The RocksMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men34

Unisex53

Women14

Men9

Unisex63

Women28

Date 36%Party 29%Casual 20%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,151

PerfumerBenoist Lapouza

Launched—

Reviews146

Overall rank#2,982

PerfumerMarzia Tissino

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerAngel's Share On The RocksHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Angel's Share On The Rocks by By Kilian brings a bracing, citrus-forward twist to the brand's signature boozy gourmand DNA. This 2025 release features a sharp, icy opening of grapefruit and bergamot that cuts through the familiar cognac, cinnamon, and caramel heart. It is a more versatile, daily-wear version of the or…

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Paradis des Sens Nirvana is a rich, boozy gourmand that wraps the skin in immediate warmth. A generous pour of aged cognac opens the composition, brightened by sweet myrrh and the coumarin warmth of tonka bean. The spirit settles fast. As the top calms, a cozy core of spicy cinnamon and crushed hazelnut emerges over s…

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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, Angel's Share On The Rocks or Nirvana?

Nirvana takes 5 of 7 categories. Angel's Share On The Rocks is rated 4.30/5 from 982 votes; Nirvana is rated 4.45/5 from 265 votes. Choose Angel's Share On The Rocks for a citrus and woody character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Nirvana for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Angel's Share On The Rocks or Nirvana?

They last about the same: Nirvana 70/100, Angel's Share On The Rocks 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Angel's Share On The Rocks or Nirvana?

Projection is very close: Nirvana 58/100, Angel's Share On The Rocks 57/100 for sillage.

Do Angel's Share On The Rocks and Nirvana smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Cognac, Cinnamon, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood.

Is Angel's Share On The Rocks or Nirvana better for summer or winter?

For summer, Nirvana is the stronger pick. For winter, Nirvana is the stronger pick. Nirvana suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Angel's Share On The Rocks and Nirvana?

Angel's Share On The Rocks has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Italian Lemon and Mandarin, heart notes of Cognac, Cinnamon and Caramel, a base of Tonka Bean, Oak, Sandalwood and Cashmere Wood. Nirvana has top notes of Cognac, Tonka Bean and Myrrh, heart notes of Cinnamon, Hazelnut and Sandalwood, a base of Vanilla and Cashmere Wood.