Fragrance comparison

Avaris vs Percival

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 5,160 ratings analysed

3 wins

Avaris

Nilafar du Nil

4.0618 votes

Rank #32,275 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Percival

Parfums de Marly

4.245,142 votes

Rank #1,813 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Avaris takes 3 of 5 categories.

Avaris
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Percival
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Avaris3/5

Percival2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AvarisNilafar du Nil

PercivalParfums de Marly

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 15%Had 15%Want 70%

4.24/ 5 · 5,142 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

Category winnerPercivalRating 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

53%Love

28%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

5,142 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAvaris

SillageAvaris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value30

Category winnerAvarisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

green69%

earthy61%

amber100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

musky61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitMandarin OrangeMintCinnamon

Heart

NutmegLavenderGeraniumHedione

Base

VetiverCedarAmbroxanCashmeranPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

LavenderMandarin OrangeBergamotGeraniumPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

HedioneVioletJasmineCorianderCinnamonCardamom

Base6-10 hrs

AmbroxanAmberwoodMuskBalsam FirClearwoodTonka

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Cinnamon, Lavender and Geranium. Durations are only published for Percival, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall38

Winter31

Day100

Night46

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men92

Unisex7

Women1

Casual 35%Work 32%Date 18%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,275

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#1,813

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani

Launched—

Reviews210

Category winnerPercivalHigher 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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Parfums de Marly Percival upgrades the classic fresh fragrance formula with serious concentration and muscle. It cuts deep. Tart Italian bergamot and mandarin orange burst open alongside spicy pink pepper, slicing through heavy morning air with crisp barbershop energy. Fresh lavender and geranium steady that citrus pu…

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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 Percival?

Avaris takes 3 of 5 categories. Avaris is rated 4.06/5 from 18 votes; Percival is rated 4.24/5 from 5,142 votes. Choose Avaris for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Percival for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Avaris or Percival?

Avaris lasts longest (Avaris 78/100, Percival 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Avaris or Percival?

Avaris projects furthest (Avaris 76/100, Percival 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Avaris and Percival smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Cinnamon, Lavender and Geranium.

Is Avaris or Percival better for summer or winter?

Avaris suits daytime wear; Percival suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Avaris and Percival?

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. Percival has top notes of Lavender, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Geranium, heart notes of Hedione, Violet, Jasmine and Coriander, a base of Ambroxan, Amberwood, Musk and Balsam Fir.