Auckland Rush vs Nostalgia
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
Which one should you pick?
Nostalgia takes 3 of 3 categories.
Auckland RushChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
NostalgiaChoose it for a leather and anis character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Nostalgia
- Sillage & projection
- Nostalgia
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Nostalgia
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership splitCommunity sentiment
How voters split from love to hate1 vote · too few to score
60 votes
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scoresLongevityNostalgia
SillageNostalgia
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itMain accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothNote pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedSeasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonWho wears it
Gender appeal votesRanking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#63,324
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#13,254
PerfumerShabnam Tavakol
Launched—
Reviews6
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAuckland Rush by Street Origins opens with a tart burst of grapefruit and bergamot, cut with herbal artemisia and a cool touch of anise. As the bright citrus initial punch cools down, lavender and fresh mint emerge alongside a smooth suede note that softens the green edges. The base grounds the composition in earthy v…
Reviews →Nostalgia by Kismet Olfactive is a distinct leather-forward scent built on an unexpected foundation of anise and tonka bean. It leans into a moody, suede-heavy texture that works well for cooler weather or nights out. The composition balances sharp spices with warm, powdery resins, creating an intriguing profile for t…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
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Which is better, Auckland Rush or Nostalgia?
Nostalgia takes 3 of 3 categories. Auckland Rush is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Nostalgia is rated 4.11/5 from 74 votes. Choose Auckland Rush for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Nostalgia for a leather and anis character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Auckland Rush or Nostalgia?
Nostalgia lasts longest (Nostalgia 73/100, Auckland Rush 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Auckland Rush or Nostalgia?
Nostalgia projects furthest (Nostalgia 61/100, Auckland Rush 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Auckland Rush and Nostalgia smell similar?
Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather accords. Common notes include Anise and Suede.
Is Auckland Rush or Nostalgia better for summer or winter?
Auckland Rush suits day or night wear; Nostalgia suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Auckland Rush and Nostalgia?
Auckland Rush has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Anise and Artemisia, heart notes of Suede, Lavender, Mint and Patchouli, a base of Vetiver, Labdanum, Moss and Woody Notes. Nostalgia has top notes of Anise, heart notes of Tonka Bean and Rose de Mai, a base of Leather, Suede and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.
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