Fragrance comparison

Avaris vs Sedley

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 4,985 ratings analysed

3 wins

Avaris

Nilafar du Nil

4.0618 votes

Rank #32,258 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

76%scent match

Very similar

Sedley

Parfums de Marly

4.254,967 votes

Rank #2,503 CitrusAromatic

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.
Sedley
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Avaris3/5

Sedley2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AvarisNilafar du Nil

SedleyParfums de Marly

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 15%Had 15%Want 70%

4.25/ 5 · 4,967 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerSedleyRating 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

5%Dislike

2%Hate

4,967 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAvaris

SillageAvaris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value28

Category winnerAvarisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

green69%

earthy61%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

woody70%

amber60%

green50%

Scent match76%Very similar · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

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

LemonMintBergamotGrapefruitMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderRosemaryGeraniumOlibanum

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbroxanSandalowoodCedarCashmeranVetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Mint and Lavender. Durations are only published for Sedley, 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

Winter9

Day100

Night37

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men87

Unisex12

Women1

Casual 38%Work 33%Date 17%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,258

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#2,503

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani, Olivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews210

Category winnerSedleyHigher 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 Sedley is a bright, fizzy citrus aromatic that opens like an ice-cold lemon-lime soda. The sparkle hits fast. Crisp spearmint, tart bergamot, and juicy grapefruit cut through the air with immediate energy before settling into herbal French lavender and aromatic rosemary. It feels clean, sunlit, and un…

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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 Sedley?

Avaris takes 3 of 5 categories. Avaris is rated 4.06/5 from 18 votes; Sedley is rated 4.25/5 from 4,967 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 Sedley for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Avaris or Sedley?

Avaris lasts longest (Avaris 78/100, Sedley 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Avaris or Sedley?

Avaris projects furthest (Avaris 76/100, Sedley 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Avaris and Sedley smell similar?

Very similar: a 76% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Mint and Lavender.

Is Avaris or Sedley better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Avaris and Sedley?

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. Sedley has top notes of Lemon, Mint, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Geranium and Olibanum, a base of Ambroxan, Sandalowood, Cedar and Cashmeran.