Fragrance comparison

HUMAN 0233 vs Nirvana

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

2 wins

HUMAN 0233

Perfume.Sucks

2.5721 votes

Rank #22,594 PatchouliWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Nirvana

Nany London Parfums

2.004 votes

Rank #69,722 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

HUMAN 0233 takes 2 of 2 categories.

HUMAN 0233
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Nirvana
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

HUMAN 02332/2

Nirvana0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: HUMAN 0233
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: HUMAN 0233

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HUMAN 0233Perfume.Sucks

NirvanaNany London Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.57/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 12%Had 1%Want 87%

2.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

10%Like

5%Ok

24%Dislike

38%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

25%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

75%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate39

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate25

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value0

Category winnerHUMAN 0233Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

woody88%

musky77%

warm spicy65%

earthy53%

balsamic42%

woody100%

amber92%

musky84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, musky and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AmbretteLabdanumMagnolia

Heart

CardamomPalisander RosewoodVanilla

Base

PatchouliVetiver

Top

Lily-of-the-ValleyBergamotFig LeafMagnoliacannabisOrangeSpices

Heart

Ylang-YlangIso E SuperOrris RootWhite MuskLabdanumCinnamonHoneyelemi

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliAmbergrisAgarwoodVanillaOakmossVetiverIncense

InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Magnolia, Vanilla and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night67

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex44

Women33

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,594

PerfumerAndreas Wilhelm

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#69,722

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHUMAN 0233Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

HUMAN 0233 is a patchouli focused unisex fragrance with a sharp, lively opening and a warmer, softer dry-down. Wearers describe herbal brightness, ambrette musk, woods, labdanum warmth and a cozy base, with some sour or unusual skin effects depending on the wearer. This is best sampled first. It has fans who find it a…

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Nirvana by Nany London Parfums is a rare unisex chypre launched in 2024. It merges fresh fig leaf, cannabis, and magnolia with a deep base of civet, oakmoss, and agarwood. Crafted for daring collectors, this intense blend suits crisp autumn nights when you want an earthy, animalic signature.

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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, HUMAN 0233 or Nirvana?

HUMAN 0233 takes 2 of 2 categories. HUMAN 0233 is rated 2.57/5 from 21 votes; Nirvana is rated 2.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose HUMAN 0233 for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Nirvana for a woody and amber character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Do HUMAN 0233 and Nirvana smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, musky and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Magnolia, Vanilla and Patchouli.

Is HUMAN 0233 or Nirvana better for summer or winter?

HUMAN 0233 suits daytime wear; Nirvana suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in HUMAN 0233 and Nirvana?

HUMAN 0233 has top notes of Ambrette, Labdanum and Magnolia, heart notes of Cardamom, Palisander Rosewood and Vanilla, a base of Patchouli and Vetiver. Nirvana has top notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Bergamot, Fig Leaf and Magnolia, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Iso E Super, Orris Root and White Musk, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Ambergris and Agarwood.