Fragrance comparison

Catamaran vs Los Angeles 6902 Hollywood Boulevard

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 86 ratings analysed

7 wins

Catamaran

Nilafar du Nil

4.1458 votes

Rank #6,610 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Los Angeles 6902 Hollywood Boulevard

Zara

3.7528 votes

Rank #19,919 Warm SpicyTobacco

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Catamaran takes 7 of 7 categories.

Catamaran
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Los Angeles 6902 Hollywood Boulevard
Choose it for a warm spicy and tobacco character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Catamaran7/7

Los Angeles 6902 Hollywood Boulevard0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CatamaranNilafar du Nil

Los Angeles 6902 Hollywood BoulevardZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 29%Had 10%Want 60%

3.75/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 59%Had 12%Want 29%

Category winnerCatamaranRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

19%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

47 votes

14%Love

61%Like

18%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerCatamaranMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage36

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityCatamaran

SillageCatamaran

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value84

Category winnerCatamaranBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

coconut77%

oud69%

sweet61%

warm spicy100%

tobacco90%

patchouli80%

sweet70%

woody60%

aromatic50%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CinnamonCardamom

Heart

CoconutPepperNutmegTobaccoBulgarian RoseSaffronJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPatchouli

Top

Cardamom

Heart

Tobacco

Base

Patchouli

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Tobacco and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer49

Fall100

Winter96

Day100

Night–

Spring92

Summer15

Fall85

Winter100

Day82

Night100

Category winnerCatamaranMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex50

Women4

Men71

Unisex25

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,610

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#19,919

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerCatamaranHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Catamaran by Nilafar du Nil is a dense, spicy fragrance built around a core of creamy coconut and resinous incense. Launched in 2019, it functions as a dark, mystical choice for colder weather. It leans into warm woods and rich spices, performing best when the air is crisp. It provides a unique, mature alternative to …

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Zara Los Angeles 6902 Hollywood Boulevard opens with bright green cardamom that feels slightly sweet, aromatic, and fresh. As the initial freshness settles, a warm tobacco accord takes over the mid, adding a soft, powdery warmth rather than heavy pipe smoke. Earthy patchouli anchors the base, giving the composition st…

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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, Catamaran or Los Angeles 6902 Hollywood Boulevard?

Catamaran takes 7 of 7 categories. Catamaran is rated 4.14/5 from 58 votes; Los Angeles 6902 Hollywood Boulevard is rated 3.75/5 from 28 votes. Choose Catamaran for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Los Angeles 6902 Hollywood Boulevard for a warm spicy and tobacco character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Catamaran or Los Angeles 6902 Hollywood Boulevard?

Catamaran lasts longest (Catamaran 82/100, Los Angeles 6902 Hollywood Boulevard 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Catamaran or Los Angeles 6902 Hollywood Boulevard?

Catamaran projects furthest (Catamaran 76/100, Los Angeles 6902 Hollywood Boulevard 36/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Catamaran and Los Angeles 6902 Hollywood Boulevard smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Tobacco and Patchouli.

Is Catamaran or Los Angeles 6902 Hollywood Boulevard better for summer or winter?

For summer, Catamaran is the stronger pick. For winter, Los Angeles 6902 Hollywood Boulevard is the stronger pick. Catamaran suits daytime wear; Los Angeles 6902 Hollywood Boulevard suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Catamaran and Los Angeles 6902 Hollywood Boulevard?

Catamaran has top notes of Cinnamon and Cardamom, heart notes of Coconut, Pepper, Nutmeg and Tobacco, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Patchouli. Los Angeles 6902 Hollywood Boulevard has top notes of Cardamom, heart notes of Tobacco, a base of Patchouli.