Elixir Solaire vs Ninfea
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Elixir SolaireChoose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
NinfeaChoose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Elixir Solaire2/4
Ninfea2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Elixir Solaire
- Sillage & projection
- Ninfea
- Value for money
- Ninfea
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Elixir Solaire
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Elixir SolaireAnnette NeufferNinfeaHelanWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.10/ 5 · 111 votes
Have 22%Had 4%Want 74%
2.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 15%Had 23%Want 62%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
38%Like
0%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
0%Love
0%Like
50%Ok
50%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityElixir Solaire
SillageNinfea
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNinfeaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
floral92%
white floral84%
fruity77%
rose69%
sweet61%
woody100%
floral92%
powdery84%
citrus77%
aromatic69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both floral and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Bitter OrangeTangerineWild OrangeNutmegPink Pepper
Heart
OsmanthusBulgarian RoseMoroccan RoseTurkish RoseEgyptian JasmineTunisian Orange BlossomCarnation
Base
BeeswaxVanilla AbsoluteSandalwoodVirginia CedarMusk
Top
BergamotItalian Mandarin
Heart
LotusEgyptian JasmineFrench VioletCarnationTurkish Rose
Base
SandalwoodTexas CedarHaitian VetiverAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesTurkish Rose, Egyptian Jasmine, Carnation and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring0
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer50
Fall50
Winter0
Day100
Night100
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#7,576
PerfumerAnnette Neuffer
Launched—
Reviews32
Overall rank#74,069
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerElixir SolaireHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotElixir Solaire opens with a tangy bitter orange and tangerine bite that can read sharp at first. Give it a few minutes and the scent turns much more flattering, moving into a creamy, bright rose floral with osmanthus fruitiness, jasmine, orange blossom, carnation spice, beeswax, sandalwood and soft vanilla warmth. It …
Reviews →Helan Ninfea pairs crisp bergamot and Italian mandarin with aquatic lotus, Egyptian jasmine, and powdery French violet. The citrus top fades quickly into a soft floral bouquet anchored by Texas cedar and sandalwood. Built for warm spring mornings, it offers a gentle, natural green trail ideal for casual daytime wear.
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, Elixir Solaire or Ninfea?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Elixir Solaire is rated 4.10/5 from 111 votes; Ninfea is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Elixir Solaire for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Ninfea for a woody and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Elixir Solaire or Ninfea?
Elixir Solaire lasts longest (Elixir Solaire 75/100, Ninfea 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Elixir Solaire or Ninfea?
Ninfea projects furthest (Ninfea 75/100, Elixir Solaire 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Elixir Solaire and Ninfea smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Egyptian Jasmine, Carnation and Sandalwood.
Is Elixir Solaire or Ninfea better for summer or winter?
Elixir Solaire suits daytime wear; Ninfea suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Elixir Solaire and Ninfea?
Elixir Solaire has top notes of Bitter Orange, Tangerine, Wild Orange and Nutmeg, heart notes of Osmanthus, Bulgarian Rose, Moroccan Rose and Turkish Rose, a base of Beeswax, Vanilla Absolute, Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar. Ninfea has top notes of Bergamot and Italian Mandarin, heart notes of Lotus, Egyptian Jasmine, French Violet and Carnation, a base of Sandalwood, Texas Cedar, Haitian Vetiver and Amber.
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