Bunga vs NILUS
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
NILUS takes 1 of 1 categories.
BungaChoose it for a white floral and powdery character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
NILUSChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Bunga0/1
NILUS1/1
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- NILUS
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
BungaOLFAC3NILUSNilafar du NilWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%
3.96/ 5 · 42 votes
Have 43%Had 3%Want 54%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
57%Love
13%Like
3%Ok
13%Dislike
13%Hate
30 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
powdery92%
fruity84%
floral77%
fresh69%
citrus61%
white floral100%
citrus92%
amber84%
woody77%
animalic69%
fresh61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and fresh
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Mandarin Orange
Heart
PearCassisJasmineLily of the ValleyVioletFreesiaOrange BlossomHoneysuckle
Base
SandalwoodAmberMuskVanilla
Top
BergamotPearMandarin OrangeGinger
Heart
Lily of the ValleyOrange BlossomJasmineCedar
Base
AmbergrisWoody NotesMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Pear, Jasmine and Lily of the Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring65
Summer100
Fall60
Winter30
Day100
Night82
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#68,304
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#13,404
PerfumerChris Maurice
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerNILUSHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBunga opens with a sharp splash of mandarin orange that quickly gives way to a lush, watery pear and a green crunch of cassis. As it rests on the skin, a dense bouquet of jasmine, honeysuckle, and orange blossom emerges, creating a thick white floral layer. The dry-down relies on a warm base of sandalwood and vanilla …
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, Bunga or NILUS?
NILUS takes 1 of 1 categories. Bunga is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; NILUS is rated 3.96/5 from 42 votes. Choose Bunga for a white floral and powdery character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose NILUS for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Do Bunga and NILUS smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and fresh accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Pear, Jasmine and Lily of the Valley.
Is Bunga or NILUS better for summer or winter?
Bunga suits day or night wear; NILUS suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bunga and NILUS?
Bunga has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Pear, Cassis, Jasmine and Lily of the Valley, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Musk and Vanilla. 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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