Ikaria vs N.79
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ikaria takes 3 of 3 categories.
IkariaChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
N.79Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ikaria3/3
N.790/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Ikaria
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Ikaria
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ikaria
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
IkariaVanitas ParfumsN.79CasatiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%
4.50/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
75%Love
0%Like
25%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIkariaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber91%
warm spicy83%
aromatic74%
balsamic65%
powdery56%
amber100%
sweet92%
honey84%
yellow floral77%
floral69%
powdery61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both amber and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Thyme
Heart2-4 hrs
Virginia CedarRose de MaiClary SageCinnamonHoney
Base8-12 hrs
Peru BalsamSandalwoodPatchouliLabdanumOlibanumBenzoinOakmossTobacco
Top15-30 mins
BergamotGeranium
Heart2-4 hrs
MimosaHoneyJasmineCinnamon
Base7-10 hrs
AmberTonka BeanPatchouliTobaccoVanilla
Category winnerIkariaLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring67
Summer33
Fall67
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#45,548
PerfumerPaul Voulgaridis
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#55,098
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerIkariaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIkaria by Vanitas Parfums captures the sun-drenched, rugged atmosphere of the Aegean island with a striking focus on wild mountain herbs and golden resins. Created by perfumer Paul Voulgaridis, this extrait de parfum opens with a dry, aromatic burst of wild thyme that immediately evokes sunbaked hillsides and coastal …
Reviews →Casati N.79 opens with an energetic burst of Italian bergamot and crisp geranium before sinking into a thick, golden heart of sweet honey and powdery mimosa blossom. The floral mid-layer carries a dusting of warm cinnamon and creamy jasmine petals, giving the scent a glowing, sunlit warmth. As the fragrance settles on…
Reviews →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, Ikaria or N.79?
Ikaria takes 3 of 3 categories. Ikaria is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; N.79 is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Ikaria for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose N.79 for a amber and sweet character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Do Ikaria and N.79 smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Honey, Patchouli and Tobacco.
Is Ikaria or N.79 better for summer or winter?
Ikaria suits day or night wear; N.79 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ikaria and N.79?
Ikaria has top notes of Thyme, heart notes of Virginia Cedar, Rose de Mai, Clary Sage and Cinnamon, a base of Peru Balsam, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Labdanum. N.79 has top notes of Bergamot and Geranium, heart notes of Mimosa, Honey, Jasmine and Cinnamon, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Tobacco.
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