Fragrance comparison

Farnesiana vs Nike Woman

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 389 ratings analysed

4 wins

Farnesiana

Caron · 1947

4.25374 votes

Rank #23,133 PowderyYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Nike Woman

Nike

3.5315 votes

Rank #56,577 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Farnesiana takes 4 of 5 categories.

Farnesiana
Choose it for a powdery and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Nike Woman
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Farnesiana4/5

Nike Woman1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FarnesianaCaron

Nike WomanNike

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 374 votes

Have 38%Had 7%Want 55%

3.53/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 13%Had 37%Want 50%

Category winnerFarnesianaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

49%Like

12%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

33%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

40%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityFarnesiana

SillageFarnesiana

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value100

Category winnerNike WomanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

yellow floral84%

sweet77%

floral69%

woody61%

vanilla53%

floral100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

coconut69%

green61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both powdery, floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

MimosaHayBlack CurrantBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-10 hrs

VanillaSandalwoodOpoponaxMusk

Top

BergamotTeaPeachPineappleMelonBlack CurrantFig

Heart

FreesiaCoconutIrisRoseVioletJasmineYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley

Base

ChocolateMuskVanillaVetiverAmberPatchouliOakmossSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bergamot, Violet and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Farnesiana, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall88

Winter50

Day100

Night41

Spring86

Summer100

Fall29

Winter14

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Casual 38%Work 32%Date 22%Party 7%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,133

PerfumerMichel Morsetti

Launched1947

Reviews2

Overall rank#56,577

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFarnesianaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Caron Farnesiana is an unusual yellow floral perfume dominated by fluffy mimosa blossoms, sun-cured hay, and sweet almond paste. The first spritz unleashes a sharp herbal snap of green bergamot and tart black currant. Give the formula ten minutes on skin. Once the initial solvent sting lifts, the fragrance softens int…

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Nike Woman is a fruity floral gourmand launched in 2000 that leans into a playful, sweet profile. It features a bright opening of pineapple, melon, and fig, which settles into a heart of ylang-ylang and coconut. The dry-down relies on chocolate and vanilla, creating a light, sugary scent suitable for casual spring or …

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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, Farnesiana or Nike Woman?

Farnesiana takes 4 of 5 categories. Farnesiana is rated 4.25/5 from 374 votes; Nike Woman is rated 3.53/5 from 15 votes. Choose Farnesiana for a powdery and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Nike Woman for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Farnesiana or Nike Woman?

Farnesiana lasts longest (Farnesiana 71/100, Nike Woman 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Farnesiana or Nike Woman?

Farnesiana projects furthest (Farnesiana 64/100, Nike Woman 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Farnesiana and Nike Woman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Violet and Jasmine.

Is Farnesiana or Nike Woman better for summer or winter?

Farnesiana suits daytime wear; Nike Woman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Farnesiana and Nike Woman?

Farnesiana has top notes of Mimosa, Hay, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Opoponax and Musk. Nike Woman has top notes of Bergamot, Tea, Peach and Pineapple, heart notes of Freesia, Coconut, Iris and Rose, a base of Chocolate, Musk, Vanilla and Vetiver.