Fragrance comparison

Eva vs Nelsy (2012)

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 58 ratings analysed

3 wins

Eva

Nimere Parfums

3.9647 votes

Rank #48,135 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Nelsy (2012)

Arno Sorel

3.8211 votes

Rank #49,539 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eva takes 3 of 4 categories.

Eva
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Nelsy (2012)
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Eva3/4

Nelsy (2012)1/4

Ratings & consensus: Eva
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Nelsy (2012)
Sillage & projection: Eva
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eva

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EvaNimere Parfums

Nelsy (2012)Arno Sorel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 20%Had 37%Want 44%

3.82/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 38%Had 12%Want 50%

Category winnerEvaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

47%Like

0%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

47 votes

18%Love

64%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityNelsy (2012)

SillageEva

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

floral77%

powdery69%

fresh61%

woody100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

yellow floral77%

white floral69%

floral61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both sweet and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AppleTangerineGrapesApricotPeachLemon

Heart

Ylang-YlangChampacaOsmanthusJasmine SambacPeonyIris

Base

Tolu BalsamPeru BalsamMuskSpanish JasmineAlmondTonka BeanBenzoinSandalwood

Top

TangerineLemonApple

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineHawthornGeraniumPine

Base

SandalwoodVanillaPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesApple, Tangerine, Lemon and Ylang-Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night33

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,135

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,539

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerEvaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eva by Nimere Parfums creates a complex, fruit-forward floral profile that balances bright top notes like apple and tangerine with a deep, balsamic foundation. It is an ambitious composition that leans into a rich, powdery texture, making it a standout choice for those who enjoy bold, resinous florals during the trans…

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Nelsy (2012) opens bright and fruity, with apple, tangerine and lemon leading into a soft floral heart. On skin it reads as a clean, soapy floral with a light woody sweetness underneath. It may suit shoppers who enjoy budget-friendly floral perfumes with a classic feel. Sampling first makes sense if you are sensitive…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Eva or Nelsy (2012)?

Eva takes 3 of 4 categories. Eva is rated 3.96/5 from 47 votes; Nelsy (2012) is rated 3.82/5 from 11 votes. Choose Eva for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Nelsy (2012) for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eva or Nelsy (2012)?

Nelsy (2012) lasts longest (Nelsy (2012) 63/100, Eva 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eva or Nelsy (2012)?

Eva projects furthest (Eva 60/100, Nelsy (2012) 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eva and Nelsy (2012) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Apple, Tangerine, Lemon and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Eva or Nelsy (2012) better for summer or winter?

Eva suits daytime wear; Nelsy (2012) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eva and Nelsy (2012)?

Eva has top notes of Apple, Tangerine, Grapes and Apricot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Champaca, Osmanthus and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Tolu Balsam, Peru Balsam, Musk and Spanish Jasmine. Nelsy (2012) has top notes of Tangerine, Lemon and Apple, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Hawthorn and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Patchouli and Cedar.