Fragrance comparison

Jana vs Ninel No. 4

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 63 ratings analysed

2 wins

Jana

Verset Parfums

4.1957 votes

Rank #10,217 FloralVanilla

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42%scent match

Some overlap

Ninel No. 4

Ninel Perfume

3.836 votes

Rank #53,522 VanillaWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jana takes 2 of 4 categories.

Jana
Choose it for a floral and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ninel No. 4
Choose it for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Jana2/4

Ninel No. 41/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Ninel No. 4
Value for money: Jana
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jana

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JanaVerset Parfums

Ninel No. 4Ninel Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 46%Had 24%Want 30%

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 23%Had 38%Want 38%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

40%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

4%Hate

57 votes

17%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageNinel No. 4

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value75

Category winnerJanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

vanilla83%

woody65%

powdery48%

fresh spicy30%

vanilla100%

woody92%

green84%

fruity77%

patchouli69%

rose61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both vanilla and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Ginger flower

Heart

Freesia

Base

VanillaWoody Notes

Top

Black currant leaf

Heart

Rose de MaiFreesia

Base

VanillaPatchouliWoody NotesAmber

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Vanilla and Woody Notes. 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

Summer82

Fall95

Winter64

Day100

Night44

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,217

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#53,522

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJanaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Verset Parfums Jana offers a softer, sweeter alternative to salty marine vanilla scents. This fragrance layers light ginger flower over clean freesia, settling into a comfortable wood and vanilla base. It is a casual choice for temperate autumn afternoons and relaxed daily wear.

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Ninel No. 4 opens with a crisp, green snap of black currant leaf that immediately cuts through the air. As the initial sour tang softens, delicate Rose de Mai and fresh freesia take center stage, adding a clean floral heart. The base anchors the fragrance with rich vanilla, earthy patchouli, dry woody notes, and warm …

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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, Jana or Ninel No. 4?

Jana takes 2 of 4 categories. Jana is rated 4.19/5 from 57 votes; Ninel No. 4 is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Jana for a floral and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ninel No. 4 for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Jana or Ninel No. 4?

They last about the same: Jana 67/100, Ninel No. 4 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Jana or Ninel No. 4?

Projection is very close: Ninel No. 4 63/100, Jana 61/100 for sillage.

Do Jana and Ninel No. 4 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and woody accords. Common notes include Freesia, Vanilla and Woody Notes.

Is Jana or Ninel No. 4 better for summer or winter?

Jana suits daytime wear; Ninel No. 4 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jana and Ninel No. 4?

Jana has top notes of Ginger flower, heart notes of Freesia, a base of Vanilla and Woody Notes. Ninel No. 4 has top notes of Black currant leaf, heart notes of Rose de Mai and Freesia, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Woody Notes and Amber.