Fragrance comparison

High-Grade vs Ibisco Nirvana

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 221 ratings analysed

High-Grade

CIEL Parfum

4.006 votes

Rank #57,755 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Ibisco Nirvana

PARIS CORNER

3.83215 votes

Rank #7,571 Fresh SpicyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ibisco Nirvana takes 4 of 5 categories.

High-Grade
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ibisco Nirvana
Choose it for a fresh spicy and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

High-Grade1/5

Ibisco Nirvana4/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ibisco Nirvana
Sillage & projection: Ibisco Nirvana
Value for money: Ibisco Nirvana
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): High-Grade
Fragranxe ranking: Ibisco Nirvana

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

High-GradeCIEL Parfum

Ibisco NirvanaPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 25%Had 17%Want 58%

3.83/ 5 · 215 votes

Have 40%Had 7%Want 53%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

42%Love

24%Like

15%Ok

13%Dislike

7%Hate

215 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityIbisco Nirvana

SillageIbisco Nirvana

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value80

Category winnerIbisco NirvanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

powdery77%

fruity69%

vanilla61%

fresh spicy100%

floral92%

rose84%

aromatic77%

green69%

fruity61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

GingerPepperNutmegBlack CurrantBergamotLimeTobacco

Heart2-4 hrs

Dried FruitsGardeniaSandalwoodGeraniumHeliotropeLeatherGuaiac Wood

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaMuskCedarLabdanumTonka BeanAmber

Top30 to 45 minutes

Black CurrantMintLime

Heart3 to 5 hours

HibiscusDamask RoseGeraniumCinnamon

Base6 to 8 hours

VanillaLeatherAmber

Category winnerHigh-GradeLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer87

Fall73

Winter53

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men1

Unisex19

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,755

PerfumerMarc Daniel Heimgartner

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,571

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews40

Category winnerIbisco NirvanaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

High-Grade by CIEL Parfum opens with a sharp flash of fresh ginger, black currant, and cracked black pepper. The citrus burns off quickly. Soon after, warm nutmeg and sweet dried fruits merge into a rich core of cedar and guaiac wood. It smells dense. A subtle tobacco edge cuts through the fruitiness without turning b…

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Ibisco Nirvana by PARIS CORNER is an intense fruity floral perfume built around tart red fruit, aromatic herbs, and rich sweetness. The opening arrives with a sharp burst of lime and dark, jammy black currant, balanced by a brisk splash of fresh mint. As it settles, a prominent heart of floral hibiscus, damask rose, g…

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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, High-Grade or Ibisco Nirvana?

Ibisco Nirvana takes 4 of 5 categories. High-Grade is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes; Ibisco Nirvana is rated 3.83/5 from 215 votes. Choose High-Grade for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ibisco Nirvana for a fresh spicy and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, High-Grade or Ibisco Nirvana?

Ibisco Nirvana lasts longest (Ibisco Nirvana 76/100, High-Grade 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, High-Grade or Ibisco Nirvana?

Ibisco Nirvana projects furthest (Ibisco Nirvana 70/100, High-Grade 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do High-Grade and Ibisco Nirvana smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and fruity accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Lime, Geranium and Leather.

Is High-Grade or Ibisco Nirvana better for summer or winter?

High-Grade suits evening wear; Ibisco Nirvana suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in High-Grade and Ibisco Nirvana?

High-Grade has top notes of Ginger, Pepper, Nutmeg and Black Currant, heart notes of Dried Fruits, Gardenia, Sandalwood and Geranium, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Cedar and Labdanum. Ibisco Nirvana has top notes of Black Currant, Mint and Lime, heart notes of Hibiscus, Damask Rose, Geranium and Cinnamon, a base of Vanilla, Leather and Amber.