Fragrance comparison

DEV #1: Foreplay vs Nectary

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 480 ratings analysed

6 wins

DEV #1: Foreplay

Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes

3.90331 votes

Rank #2,696 AmberMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Nectary

Jorum Studio

3.82149 votes

Rank #31,179 RoseMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

DEV #1: Foreplay takes 6 of 7 categories.

DEV #1: Foreplay
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Nectary
Choose it for a rose and musky character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.

DEV #1: Foreplay6/7

Nectary1/7

Ratings & consensus: DEV #1: Foreplay
Community sentiment: DEV #1: Foreplay
Longevity: DEV #1: Foreplay
Sillage & projection: DEV #1: Foreplay
Value for money: DEV #1: Foreplay
Versatility: Nectary
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: DEV #1: Foreplay

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DEV #1: ForeplayOlympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes

NectaryJorum Studio

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 331 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

3.82/ 5 · 149 votes

Have 42%Had 6%Want 52%

Category winnerDEV #1: ForeplayRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

31%Like

8%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

273 votes

35%Love

31%Like

19%Ok

12%Dislike

3%Hate

149 votes

Category winnerDEV #1: ForeplayMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityDEV #1: Foreplay

SillageDEV #1: Foreplay

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value56

Category winnerDEV #1: ForeplayBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

musky91%

woody83%

animalic74%

powdery65%

warm spicy56%

rose100%

musky92%

fruity84%

amber77%

animalic69%

oud61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both musky, amber and animalic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

OlibanumLabdanumTolu BalsamHyraxAgarwood (Oud)Woody NotesCivetBeeswaxThujaCinnamonAmbergrisBlack Vanilla Husk

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

RoseCranberryPeachAgarwood (Oud)AmbergrisCivetMuskCastoreumOlibanumLabdanum

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Labdanum, Agarwood (Oud) and Civet. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring30

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer39

Fall0

Winter63

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNectaryMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men32

Unisex56

Women11

Men2

Unisex52

Women47

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,696

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews81

Overall rank#31,179

PerfumerEuan McCall

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDEV #1: ForeplayHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

DEV #1: Foreplay by Olympic Orchids Artisan Perfumes is a Oriental fragrance for women and men.

Reviews →

Nectary opens with a sharp, fruity burst of cranberry and peach before revealing a heavy floral core. Grounded by musk and ambergris, it balances clean garden notes with a salty, animalic finish. It is best suited for spring daytime wear when the air is still cool.

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, DEV #1: Foreplay or Nectary?

DEV #1: Foreplay takes 6 of 7 categories. DEV #1: Foreplay is rated 3.90/5 from 331 votes; Nectary is rated 3.82/5 from 149 votes. Choose DEV #1: Foreplay for a amber and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Nectary for a rose and musky character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, DEV #1: Foreplay or Nectary?

DEV #1: Foreplay lasts longest (DEV #1: Foreplay 81/100, Nectary 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, DEV #1: Foreplay or Nectary?

Projection is very close: DEV #1: Foreplay 67/100, Nectary 65/100 for sillage.

Do DEV #1: Foreplay and Nectary smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, amber and animalic accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Labdanum, Agarwood (Oud) and Civet.

Is DEV #1: Foreplay or Nectary better for summer or winter?

For summer, Nectary is the stronger pick. For winter, DEV #1: Foreplay is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in DEV #1: Foreplay and Nectary?

DEV #1: Foreplay features Olibanum, Labdanum, Tolu Balsam, Hyrax and Agarwood (Oud). Nectary features Rose, Cranberry, Peach, Agarwood (Oud) and Ambergris.