Fragrance comparison

Avaris vs Greek Keys

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 186 ratings analysed

4 wins

Avaris

Nilafar du Nil

4.0618 votes

Rank #32,089 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Greek Keys

Sarah Baker Perfumes

3.48168 votes

Rank #8,661 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Avaris takes 4 of 5 categories.

Avaris
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Greek Keys
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Avaris4/5

Greek Keys1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AvarisNilafar du Nil

Greek KeysSarah Baker Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 15%Had 15%Want 70%

3.48/ 5 · 168 votes

Have 29%Had 10%Want 61%

Category winnerAvarisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

11%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

34%Love

28%Like

20%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

140 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityAvaris

SillageAvaris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value48

Category winnerAvarisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

green69%

earthy61%

citrus100%

aromatic91%

ozonic83%

fresh74%

woody65%

fresh spicy56%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitMandarin OrangeMintCinnamon

Heart

NutmegLavenderGeraniumHedione

Base

VetiverCedarAmbroxanCashmeranPatchouli

Notes

Ozonic notesCalonePink GrapefruitMandarin OrangeAmbroxanLemonRosemaryHedioneCedarOakmossElemi resinVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Hedione, Vetiver and Cedar. 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

Summer100

Fall38

Winter31

Day100

Night46

Spring66

Summer100

Fall9

Winter3

Day100

Night16

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men56

Unisex43

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,089

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#8,661

PerfumerAshley Eden Kessler

Launched—

Reviews36

Category winnerGreek KeysHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Avaris by Nilafar du Nil is a sharp, woody, and spicy fragrance launched in 2020. It combines crisp grapefruit, mandarin orange, mint, and cinnamon with a robust base of vetiver, cedar, and ambroxan. This scent feels clean and modern, performing exceptionally well in warm spring and summer weather. It is a solid choic…

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Greek Keys is a bright citrus marine scent with a salty, sunlit feel and a distinctly ozonic edge. Grapefruit, mandarin, lemon and rosemary give it a brisk holiday opening, while ambroxan, cedar, vetiver and coumarin pull it into a woody, slightly sweet dry-down. Sample first if sharp aquatic notes or synthetic freshn…

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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, Avaris or Greek Keys?

Avaris takes 4 of 5 categories. Avaris is rated 4.06/5 from 18 votes; Greek Keys is rated 3.48/5 from 168 votes. Choose Avaris for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Greek Keys for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Avaris or Greek Keys?

They last about the same: Avaris 78/100, Greek Keys 76/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Avaris or Greek Keys?

Avaris projects furthest (Avaris 76/100, Greek Keys 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Avaris and Greek Keys smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Hedione, Vetiver and Cedar.

Is Avaris or Greek Keys better for summer or winter?

Avaris suits daytime wear; Greek Keys suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Avaris and Greek Keys?

Avaris has top notes of Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Mint and Cinnamon, heart notes of Nutmeg, Lavender, Geranium and Hedione, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Ambroxan and Cashmeran. Greek Keys features Ozonic notes, Calone, Pink Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Ambroxan.