Fragrance comparison

Così Blu vs Nirvana

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 187 ratings analysed

2 wins

Così Blu

Pantheon Roma

3.84183 votes

Rank #11,696 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Nirvana

Nany London Parfums

2.004 votes

Rank #69,722 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Così Blu takes 2 of 2 categories.

Così Blu
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Nirvana
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Così Blu2/2

Nirvana0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Così BluPantheon Roma

NirvanaNany London Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 183 votes

Have 36%Had 14%Want 50%

2.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

183 votes

25%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

75%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate25

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value0

Category winnerCosì BluBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody88%

warm spicy77%

smoky65%

balsamic53%

fresh spicy42%

woody100%

amber92%

musky84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AbsintheBarkNutmegStrawberryCinnamon

Heart2-4 hrs

MagnoliaRoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base8-12+ hrs

IncenseOlibanumSiam BenzoinSandalwoodCedarAmbergrisHayCivet

Top

Lily-of-the-ValleyBergamotFig LeafMagnoliacannabisOrangeSpices

Heart

Ylang-YlangIso E SuperOrris RootWhite MuskLabdanumCinnamonHoneyelemi

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliAmbergrisAgarwoodVanillaOakmossVetiverIncense

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Magnolia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Incense. Durations are only published for Così Blu, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer27

Fall100

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex54

Women9

Date 38%Party 29%Casual 19%Work 14%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,696

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#69,722

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCosì BluHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pantheon Roma Così Blu hits the skin with an unexpected blast of bitter absinthe, rough tree bark, and sharp nutmeg before softening into a resinous core. The contrast is startling. You expect a marine profile from the name, yet this fragrance delivers dry frankincense, warm cinnamon, and a curious touch of tart straw…

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Nirvana by Nany London Parfums is a rare unisex chypre launched in 2024. It merges fresh fig leaf, cannabis, and magnolia with a deep base of civet, oakmoss, and agarwood. Crafted for daring collectors, this intense blend suits crisp autumn nights when you want an earthy, animalic signature.

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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, Così Blu or Nirvana?

Così Blu takes 2 of 2 categories. Così Blu is rated 3.84/5 from 183 votes; Nirvana is rated 2.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Così Blu for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Nirvana for a woody and amber character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Do Così Blu and Nirvana smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Magnolia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Incense.

Is Così Blu or Nirvana better for summer or winter?

Così Blu suits evening wear; Nirvana suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Così Blu and Nirvana?

Così Blu has top notes of Absinthe, Bark, Nutmeg and Strawberry, heart notes of Magnolia, Rose, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Incense, Olibanum, Siam Benzoin and Sandalwood. Nirvana has top notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Bergamot, Fig Leaf and Magnolia, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Iso E Super, Orris Root and White Musk, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Ambergris and Agarwood.