Blue Talisman vs NILUS
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
NILUS takes 4 of 7 categories.
Blue TalismanChoose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
NILUSChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Blue Talisman3/7
NILUS4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Blue Talisman
- Community sentiment
- Blue Talisman
- Longevity
- NILUS
- Sillage & projection
- NILUS
- Value for money
- NILUS
- Versatility
- NILUS
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Blue Talisman
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Blue TalismanEx NihiloNILUSNilafar du NilWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.16/ 5 · 3,915 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
3.96/ 5 · 42 votes
Have 43%Had 3%Want 54%
Category winnerBlue TalismanRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate49%Love
28%Like
14%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate
3,915 votes
57%Love
13%Like
3%Ok
13%Dislike
13%Hate
30 votes
Category winnerBlue TalismanMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNILUS
SillageNILUS
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNILUSBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fruity92%
musky84%
sweet77%
woody69%
fresh spicy61%
white floral100%
citrus92%
amber84%
woody77%
animalic69%
fresh61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
PearBergamotMandarin OrangeGinger
Heart2-4 hrs
Orange BlossomGeorgywood
Base6-8+ hrs
MuskAmbrofix™AkigalawoodCedar
Top
BergamotPearMandarin OrangeGinger
Heart
Lily of the ValleyOrange BlossomJasmineCedar
Base
AmbergrisWoody NotesMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesPear, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Ginger. Durations are only published for Blue Talisman, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter31
Day100
Night46
Spring65
Summer100
Fall60
Winter30
Day100
Night82
Category winnerNILUSMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,205
PerfumerJordi Fernández
Launched2023
Reviews205
Overall rank#13,319
PerfumerChris Maurice
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerBlue TalismanHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlue Talisman by Ex Nihilo opens with an invigorating splash of crisp bergamot, juicy sweet pear, and fresh ginger that feels instantly bright and cheerful. As the initial sparkling citrus calms down over the first half hour, soft orange blossom and clean modern woods step in to create an airy, comforting aroma remini…
Reviews →NILUS by Nilafar du Nil is a vibrant citrus-aromatic fragrance that highlights the cooling clarity of ginger and orange blossom. Designed by Chris Maurice, it strikes a balance between zesty daytime freshness and a grounded, woody base. This versatile composition is well-suited for professional environments or casual …
Reviews →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, Blue Talisman or NILUS?
NILUS takes 4 of 7 categories. Blue Talisman is rated 4.16/5 from 3,915 votes; NILUS is rated 3.96/5 from 42 votes. Choose Blue Talisman for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose NILUS for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Blue Talisman or NILUS?
NILUS lasts longest (NILUS 75/100, Blue Talisman 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Blue Talisman or NILUS?
NILUS projects furthest (NILUS 69/100, Blue Talisman 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Blue Talisman and NILUS smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Pear, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Ginger.
Is Blue Talisman or NILUS better for summer or winter?
For summer, NILUS is the stronger pick. For winter, Blue Talisman is the stronger pick. Blue Talisman suits daytime wear; NILUS suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Blue Talisman and NILUS?
Blue Talisman has top notes of Pear, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Ginger, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Georgywood, a base of Musk, Ambrofix™, Akigalawood and Cedar. NILUS has top notes of Bergamot, Pear, Mandarin Orange and Ginger, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Cedar, a base of Ambergris, Woody Notes, Musk and Amber.
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