Fragrance comparison

Fibonacci vs Nefs

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 3,639 ratings analysed

Fibonacci

Puzzle Parfum

4.2114 votes

Rank #20,850 PowderyViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Nefs

Nishane

4.393,625 votes

Rank #5 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nefs takes 5 of 5 categories.

Fibonacci
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Nefs
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Fibonacci0/5

Nefs5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FibonacciPuzzle Parfum

NefsNishane

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 75%

4.39/ 5 · 3,625 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerNefsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

14%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

64%Love

19%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

1,579 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage86

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityNefs

SillageNefs

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value43

Category winnerNefsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

violet92%

floral84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

vanilla61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

floral84%

oud77%

rose69%

honey61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

NutmegBergamotCloveSaffronCinnamon

Heart3-4 hrs

VioletBlack OrchidJasmine

Base8-10+ hrs

AmberVanillaPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)

Top

HoneySaffronFigVioletSage

Heart

RoseOsmanthusNutmegJasmineGeranium

Base

Agarwood (Oud)WhiskeyVanillaLeatherAmberCinnamonGurjan balsamCedar

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Saffron, Cinnamon and Violet. Durations are only published for Fibonacci, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer40

Fall100

Winter90

Day85

Night100

Spring40

Summer15

Fall94

Winter100

Day42

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex64

Women27

Date 37%Casual 24%Party 22%Work 17%

Men35

Unisex53

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,850

PerfumerCengiz Yatagan

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#5

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews808

Category winnerNefsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fibonacci by Puzzle Parfum opens with a brisk snap of bergamot cut by warm clove and pungent nutmeg. Do not overspray this. The initial burst brings a distinct alcohol lift for three minutes before dense saffron takes charge. Soon, an earthy violet note emerges alongside black orchid, creating a dry, powdery floral he…

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Nishane Nefs opens with an immediate, potent burst of thick honey, bittersweet saffron, and ripe fig. Grounded by a rich amber base, the perfume transforms on skin as dark agarwood and polished leather rise to balance the opening sweetness. Notes of dry cinnamon, cedar, and aged whiskey add a resinous warmth that keep…

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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, Fibonacci or Nefs?

Nefs takes 5 of 5 categories. Fibonacci is rated 4.21/5 from 14 votes; Nefs is rated 4.39/5 from 3,625 votes. Choose Fibonacci for a powdery and violet character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Nefs for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Fibonacci or Nefs?

Nefs lasts longest (Nefs 93/100, Fibonacci 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fibonacci or Nefs?

Nefs projects furthest (Nefs 86/100, Fibonacci 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fibonacci and Nefs smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Saffron, Cinnamon and Violet.

Is Fibonacci or Nefs better for summer or winter?

Fibonacci suits evening wear; Nefs suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fibonacci and Nefs?

Fibonacci has top notes of Nutmeg, Bergamot, Clove and Saffron, heart notes of Violet, Black Orchid and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud). Nefs has top notes of Honey, Saffron, Fig and Violet, heart notes of Rose, Osmanthus, Nutmeg and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Whiskey, Vanilla and Leather.