KITHARA vs The Eskimo Winter
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
KITHARA takes 3 of 4 categories.
KITHARAChoose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Eskimo WinterChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.
KITHARA3/4
The Eskimo Winter1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- The Eskimo Winter
- Sillage & projection
- KITHARA
- Value for money
- KITHARA
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- KITHARA
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
KITHARANilafar du NilThe Eskimo WinterNany London ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.08/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 38%Had 3%Want 59%
2.62/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 0%Had 18%Want 82%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate58%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
17%Hate
12 votes · too few to score
38%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
13%Dislike
50%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityThe Eskimo Winter
SillageKITHARA
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerKITHARABest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
citrus92%
amber84%
fruity77%
vanilla69%
rose61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
sweet84%
amber77%
aromatic69%
powdery61%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both sweet and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
MarmaladeMandarinRaspberryBergamotNeroli
Heart
TobaccoOrrisRose
Base
LabdanumAmberVanillaTonka
Top
RaspberryCorianderBergamotAmarettoCardamomSaffronNutmeg
Heart
Bulgarian RoseImmortelleNarcissusCinnamonTobaccoHoneyTonkaLily
Base
Dark ChocolateSandalwoodPatchouliAmbergrisLabdanumVanillaVetiverAlmond
InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Bergamot, Tobacco and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall71
Winter100
Day100
Night80
Spring67
Summer0
Fall67
Winter100
Day100
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#37,007
PerfumerPatrizia Cezza
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#73,485
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerKITHARAHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotKITHARA by Nilafar du Nil is a striking Oriental Woody blend that highlights sweet tobacco and powdery orris. Launched in 2024, it offers a sophisticated profile for men and women who appreciate depth. Expect a complex opening of marmalade and bright citrus that settles into a resinous, ambery base. It is an ideal cho…
Reviews →The Eskimo Winter by Nany London Parfums matches cold air with thick, contrasting layers. A sharp opening of raspberry and amaretto yields to a dense core of tobacco, honey, and cinnamon. It settles into a heavy base of dark chocolate, civet, and oud. This unisex fragrance fits freezing December nights when you want a…
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, KITHARA or The Eskimo Winter?
KITHARA takes 3 of 4 categories. KITHARA is rated 4.08/5 from 12 votes; The Eskimo Winter is rated 2.62/5 from 8 votes. Choose KITHARA for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Eskimo Winter for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, KITHARA or The Eskimo Winter?
The Eskimo Winter lasts longest (The Eskimo Winter 85/100, KITHARA 80/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, KITHARA or The Eskimo Winter?
KITHARA projects furthest (KITHARA 78/100, The Eskimo Winter 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do KITHARA and The Eskimo Winter smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Bergamot, Tobacco and Rose.
Is KITHARA or The Eskimo Winter better for summer or winter?
KITHARA suits daytime wear; The Eskimo Winter suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in KITHARA and The Eskimo Winter?
KITHARA has top notes of Marmalade, Mandarin, Raspberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Tobacco, Orris and Rose, a base of Labdanum, Amber, Vanilla and Tonka. The Eskimo Winter has top notes of Raspberry, Coriander, Bergamot and Amaretto, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Immortelle, Narcissus and Cinnamon, a base of Dark Chocolate, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Ambergris.
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