Catamaran Extrait vs Targa
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
61%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Catamaran Extrait takes 3 of 5 categories.
Catamaran ExtraitChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
TargaChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Catamaran Extrait3/5
Targa2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Targa
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Catamaran Extrait
- Sillage & projection
- Catamaran Extrait
- Value for money
- Catamaran Extrait
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Targa
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Catamaran ExtraitNilafar du NilTargaBlackbirdWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.01/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%
3.93/ 5 · 91 votes
Have 32%Had 8%Want 60%
Category winnerTargaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate56%Love
22%Like
11%Ok
0%Dislike
11%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
41%Love
33%Like
7%Ok
19%Dislike
1%Hate
91 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCatamaran Extrait
SillageCatamaran Extrait
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCatamaran ExtraitBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
amber69%
earthy61%
woody100%
amber90%
balsamic80%
fresh spicy70%
aromatic60%
warm spicy50%
Scent match61%Closely related · both woody, amber and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderBergamot
Heart
CoconutNutmegSaffronGeraniumCoffee
Base
OlibanumIncenseCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPatchouliSandalwoodVetiver
Top
Green Bell PepperOpoponaxOlibanumCarawayBergamotGeraniumCitruses
Heart
ResinsCypriol Oil or NagarmothaChoya LobanBlack PepperNutmeg
Base
IncenseGuaiac WoodOakAgarwood (Oud)Teak WoodCedarSandalwoodMyrrh
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Nutmeg, Geranium and Olibanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer83
Fall100
Winter83
Day67
Night100
Spring17
Summer12
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
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#22,713
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Overall rank#9,882
PerfumerAaron Way
Launched—
Reviews27
Category winnerTargaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCatamaran Extrait by Nilafar du Nil is a warm, spicy Oriental Fougere launched in 2022. It centers on an unexpected contrast of creamy coconut against grounding incense and deep, earthy coffee notes. This fragrance performs exceptionally well in cooler autumn temperatures and winter weather, offering a distinctively m…
Reviews →Blackbird Targa opens with an intense blast of choya loban, green bell pepper, and burning cedar that smells like fresh asphalt beside a winter campfire. Omani frankincense and opoponax add a dry resinous backbone, while caraway and black pepper spark a sharp, prickling heat across the opening. As the acrid top settle…
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, Catamaran Extrait or Targa?
Catamaran Extrait takes 3 of 5 categories. Catamaran Extrait is rated 4.01/5 from 20 votes; Targa is rated 3.93/5 from 91 votes. Choose Catamaran Extrait for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Targa for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Catamaran Extrait or Targa?
Catamaran Extrait lasts longest (Catamaran Extrait 85/100, Targa 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Catamaran Extrait or Targa?
Catamaran Extrait projects furthest (Catamaran Extrait 72/100, Targa 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Catamaran Extrait and Targa smell similar?
Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Nutmeg, Geranium and Olibanum.
Is Catamaran Extrait or Targa better for summer or winter?
Catamaran Extrait suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Catamaran Extrait and Targa?
Catamaran Extrait has top notes of Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Coconut, Nutmeg, Saffron and Geranium, a base of Olibanum, Incense, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Patchouli. Targa has top notes of Green Bell Pepper, Opoponax, Olibanum and Caraway, heart notes of Resins, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Choya Loban and Black Pepper, a base of Incense, Guaiac Wood, Oak and Agarwood (Oud).
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