Fragrance comparison

Extatic vs Nijood

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,220 ratings analysed

3 wins

Extatic

Pierre Balmain

3.561,214 votes

Rank #8,526 WoodyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Nijood

Nabeel

3.836 votes

Rank #63,213 CitrusFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Extatic takes 3 of 4 categories.

Extatic
Choose it for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Nijood
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Extatic3/4

Nijood1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ExtaticPierre Balmain

NijoodNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.56/ 5 · 1,214 votes

Have 57%Had 43%Want 0%

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 57%Had 14%Want 29%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

48%Like

9%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

1,059 votes

33%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityExtatic

SillageNijood

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value50

Category winnerExtaticBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

floral92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

balsamic61%

citrus100%

fruity92%

floral84%

fresh77%

green69%

aromatic61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PearOsmanthusRose

Heart

OrchidIrisJasmine

Base

Cashmere WoodSandalwoodLeatherAmyris

Notes

LemonFreesiaPeachMelonAppleGreen NotesLimeRaspberryOrchidJasmineRoseGeranium

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRose, Orchid and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,526

PerfumerEmilie Coppermann, Nathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#63,213

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerExtaticHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Extatic by Pierre Balmain offers a bold oriental floral experience for the confident woman. It opens with bright pear and osmanthus before settling into a heart of orchid, iris, and night jasmine. The base provides a lasting, grounded finish with cashmere wood, sandalwood, and leather. This scent is a striking choice …

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Nijood by Nabeel delivers a refreshing splash of crisp melon and tart lime that quickly merges into a clean floral heart. As the scent settles, a smooth base of white musk and warm sandalwood anchors the breezy fruitiness. It offers a light, casual feel that makes it easy to wear on warm summer mornings.

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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, Extatic or Nijood?

Extatic takes 3 of 4 categories. Extatic is rated 3.56/5 from 1,214 votes; Nijood is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Extatic for a woody and floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Nijood for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Extatic or Nijood?

They last about the same: Extatic 67/100, Nijood 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Extatic or Nijood?

Projection is very close: Nijood 65/100, Extatic 63/100 for sillage.

Do Extatic and Nijood smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Rose, Orchid and Jasmine.

Is Extatic or Nijood better for summer or winter?

Nijood suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Extatic and Nijood?

Extatic has top notes of Pear, Osmanthus and Rose, heart notes of Orchid, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood, Leather and Amyris. Nijood features Lemon, Freesia, Peach, Melon and Apple.