Fragrance comparison

Avaris vs Samba Star Man

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 29 ratings analysed

4 wins

Avaris

Nilafar du Nil

4.0618 votes

Rank #33,402 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Samba Star Man

Perfumer's Workshop

4.2711 votes

Rank #35,420 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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 longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Samba Star Man
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Avaris4/5

Samba Star Man1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AvarisNilafar du Nil

Samba Star ManPerfumer's Workshop

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 15%Had 15%Want 70%

4.27/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 31%Had 35%Want 35%

Category winnerSamba Star ManRating 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

45%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAvaris

SillageAvaris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value88

Category winnerAvarisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

green69%

earthy61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

citrus69%

woody61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitMandarin OrangeMintCinnamon

Heart

NutmegLavenderGeraniumHedione

Base

VetiverCedarAmbroxanCashmeranPatchouli

Notes

VanillaNutmegAmberLavenderMandarin OrangeMuskMintVetiverCedarBergamotGeraniumSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Mint, Nutmeg and Lavender. 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

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,402

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#35,420

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerAvarisHigher 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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Samba Star Man opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and cool mint, giving immediate lift to an otherwise heavy spice profile. As the initial flash clears, cinnamon and nutmeg emerge alongside green geranium. Vanilla and musk soften the dry-down, wrapping cedarwood and vetiver in a gentle sweetness. It wears as a casua…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Avaris or Samba Star Man?

Avaris takes 4 of 5 categories. Avaris is rated 4.06/5 from 18 votes; Samba Star Man is rated 4.27/5 from 11 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 Samba Star Man for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Avaris or Samba Star Man?

Avaris lasts longest (Avaris 78/100, Samba Star Man 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Avaris or Samba Star Man?

Avaris projects furthest (Avaris 76/100, Samba Star Man 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Avaris and Samba Star Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Mint, Nutmeg and Lavender.

Is Avaris or Samba Star Man better for summer or winter?

Avaris suits daytime wear; Samba Star Man suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Avaris and Samba Star Man?

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. Samba Star Man features Vanilla, Nutmeg, Amber, Lavender and Mandarin Orange.