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Il Uva vs Nefs

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

Updated 3,626 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nefs takes 1 of 1 categories.

  • Il Uva

    Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character.

  • Nefs

    Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Il Uva0/1
Nefs1/1
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Not scored
Sillage & projection
Not scored
Value for money
Not scored
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
Il UvaILMIN Parfums
NefsNishane
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
4.39/ 5 · 3,625 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

1 vote · 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
⏱ LongevityN/A
〰 SillageN/A
♥ Love / hate100
⏱ Longevity93
〰 Sillage86
♥ Love / hate88
Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value43
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
fresh spicy92%
citrus84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy69%
powdery61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
floral84%
oud77%
rose69%
honey61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
BergamotLemonGrapefruitRhubarbBlack Currant
Heart
JasmineVioletCinnamonNutmegRoseGeraniumAgarwood (Oud)
Base
PatchouliCedarAmberSandalwoodTonka Bean
Top
HoneySaffronFigVioletSage
Heart
RoseOsmanthusNutmegJasmineGeranium
Base
Agarwood (Oud)WhiskeyVanillaLeatherAmberCinnamonGurjan balsamCedar
InformationalShared notesJasmine, Violet, Cinnamon and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring40
Summer15
Fall94
Winter100
Day42
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men35
Unisex53
Women11
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,259

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews808

Category winnerNefsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Il Uva reads as a bright, woody-spicy unisex scent built around tart citrus, rhubarb, and black currant over a warmer floral-oud heart. The opening should feel crisp and slightly sharp, then soften into rose, violet, spice, and smooth woods with amber, sandalwood, and tonka giving the dry-down a gentler finish.

Reviews →

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…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Il Uva or Nefs?

Nefs takes 1 of 1 categories. Il Uva is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Nefs is rated 4.39/5 from 3,625 votes. Choose Il Uva for a woody and fresh spicy character. Choose Nefs for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Do Il Uva and Nefs smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Violet, Cinnamon and Nutmeg.

Is Il Uva or Nefs better for summer or winter?

Nefs suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Il Uva and Nefs?

Il Uva has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Grapefruit and Rhubarb, heart notes of Jasmine, Violet, Cinnamon and Nutmeg, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Amber and Sandalwood. 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.

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