Fragrance comparison

Hikma vs Nirvana

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 17 ratings analysed

Hikma

Gulf Orchid

4.4715 votes

Rank #19,130 AmberRose

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18%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Nirvana

Vasuki Amara

5.002 votes

Rank #48,429 VanillaWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nirvana takes 3 of 5 categories.

Hikma
Choose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Nirvana
Choose it for a vanilla and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Hikma2/5

Nirvana3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HikmaGulf Orchid

NirvanaVasuki Amara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.47/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 27%Had 1%Want 72%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNirvana

SillageNirvana

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value96

¤ Price value100

Category winnerNirvanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

amber100%

rose83%

oud65%

smoky48%

balsamic30%

vanilla100%

white floral92%

woody84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match18%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Red BerriesOrangeBlackcurrant

Heart3-4 hrs

RoseIncenseJasmine

Base8-12+ hrs

AmberOudVanilla

Top15-30 mins

BlackcurrantGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineOrange

Base6-10+ hrs

VanillaSandalwoodAmber

Category winnerHikmaLongest dry-down: 8-12+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring36

Summer9

Fall100

Winter100

Day22

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex14

Women14

Party 40%Date 36%Casual 15%Work 9%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 35%Party 27%Casual 22%Work 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,130

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#48,429

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHikmaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gulf Orchid Hikma delivers an assertive blast of tart red berries, dark blackcurrant, and juicy orange right out of the sprayer. The opening is sharp. Within fifteen minutes, the tart fruit settles directly into velvety rose petals and smoky frankincense. A dense foundation of dark oud, resinous amber, and creamy vani…

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Nirvana by Vasuki Amara is a warm, resinous fruit fragrance built around contrasting sweet and tart layers. The opening delivers a sharp burst of dark blackcurrant and zesty ginger. You notice the bite immediately. Within fifteen minutes, the sharpness softens into juicy orange pulp and creamy jasmine petals. This hea…

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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, Hikma or Nirvana?

Nirvana takes 3 of 5 categories. Hikma is rated 4.47/5 from 15 votes; Nirvana is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Hikma for a amber and rose character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Nirvana for a vanilla and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Hikma or Nirvana?

Nirvana lasts longest (Nirvana 90/100, Hikma 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hikma or Nirvana?

Nirvana projects furthest (Nirvana 88/100, Hikma 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hikma and Nirvana smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Orange, Blackcurrant, Jasmine and Amber.

Is Hikma or Nirvana better for summer or winter?

Hikma suits evening wear; Nirvana suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hikma and Nirvana?

Hikma has top notes of Red Berries, Orange and Blackcurrant, heart notes of Rose, Incense and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Oud and Vanilla. Nirvana has top notes of Blackcurrant and Ginger, heart notes of Jasmine and Orange, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Amber.