Fragrance comparison

Fellini in Nishapur vs Serenity

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 93 ratings analysed

3 wins

Fellini in Nishapur

THEN THERE

4.119 votes

Rank #48,348 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Serenity

Pure Sense

3.5084 votes

Rank #17,259 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fellini in Nishapur takes 3 of 4 categories.

Fellini in Nishapur
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Serenity
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Fellini in Nishapur3/4

Serenity1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Fellini in Nishapur
Sillage & projection: Fellini in Nishapur
Value for money: Fellini in Nishapur
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Serenity

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fellini in NishapurTHEN THERE

SerenityPure Sense

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 14%Had 2%Want 84%

3.50/ 5 · 84 votes

Have 30%Had 14%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

78%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

22%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

25%Love

31%Like

21%Ok

14%Dislike

8%Hate

84 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityFellini in Nishapur

SillageFellini in Nishapur

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value46

Category winnerFellini in NishapurBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

green77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

coconut84%

woody77%

vanilla69%

aromatic61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody, aromatic and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MimosaLily of the ValleyDavanaMandarin OrangeHeliotropeBergamotGardeniaCoconut

Heart

PistachioPineTonka BeanPatchouliCorianderCardamomCinnamonNutmeg

Base

BenzoinMyrrhLabdanumVanillaOud

Top15-30 mins

MintPomeloDavanaBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

MarzipanDried FruitsPlumWild BerriesPinot Noir grapesCinnamonNutmeg

Base6-8+ hrs

CoconutTonka BeanSandalwoodIncense

InformationalShared notesDavana, Bergamot, Coconut and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Serenity, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer20

Fall60

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring33

Summer37

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night81

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex57

Women14

Men2

Unisex34

Women64

Casual 36%Date 28%Work 25%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,348

PerfumerAngela Ciampagna

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,259

PerfumerAlexander Yashin

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerSerenityHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Angela Ciampagna constructed Fellini in Nishapur around an amber core that contrasts bright, herbal top notes with heavy resins. The fragrance opens with davana, bitter mandarin orange, and yellow mimosa before revealing a dense, spicy heart of green pine, roasted pistachio, cardamom, and clove. As it settles onto ski…

Reviews →

Pure Sense Serenity offers a curious and comforting twist on modern gourmand perfumery. The fragrance starts with an unexpected splash of cool garden mint, bright bergamot, and slightly bitter pomelo peel. That herbal zest keeps the scent from becoming overly cloying. Soon, a rich heart of crushed marzipan, sweet drie…

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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, Fellini in Nishapur or Serenity?

Fellini in Nishapur takes 3 of 4 categories. Fellini in Nishapur is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes; Serenity is rated 3.50/5 from 84 votes. Choose Fellini in Nishapur for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Serenity for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fellini in Nishapur or Serenity?

Fellini in Nishapur lasts longest (Fellini in Nishapur 85/100, Serenity 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fellini in Nishapur or Serenity?

Fellini in Nishapur projects furthest (Fellini in Nishapur 75/100, Serenity 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fellini in Nishapur and Serenity smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and vanilla accords. Common notes include Davana, Bergamot, Coconut and Tonka Bean.

Is Fellini in Nishapur or Serenity better for summer or winter?

Fellini in Nishapur suits evening wear; Serenity suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fellini in Nishapur and Serenity?

Fellini in Nishapur has top notes of Mimosa, Lily of the Valley, Davana and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Pistachio, Pine, Tonka Bean and Patchouli, a base of Benzoin, Myrrh, Labdanum and Vanilla. Serenity has top notes of Mint, Pomelo, Davana and Bergamot, heart notes of Marzipan, Dried Fruits, Plum and Wild Berries, a base of Coconut, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Incense.