Fragrance comparison

Kobako vs Nectarini

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 680 ratings analysed

4 wins

Kobako

Bourjois

3.71676 votes

Rank #5,000 White FloralAnimalic

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Nectarini

Everyday

3.004 votes

Rank #62,664 CitrusFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kobako takes 4 of 4 categories.

Kobako
Choose it for a white floral and animalic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Nectarini
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Kobako4/4

Nectarini0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KobakoBourjois

NectariniEveryday

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 676 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

3.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 22%Had 6%Want 72%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

43%Like

8%Ok

18%Dislike

4%Hate

676 votes

0%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity30

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityKobako

SillageKobako

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value83

Category winnerKobakoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

animalic92%

musky84%

aldehydic77%

powdery69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

floral86%

fresh72%

sweet58%

musky44%

powdery30%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both fresh, musky and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesCinnamonCitruses

Heart

LilyJasmineIrisMagnoliaRoseGardenia

Base

CivetAmbergrisMusk

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesLemonNectarine

Heart1-3 hrs

Almond BlossomMagnoliaSweet Pea

Base3-5 hrs

MuskAmbergris

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Magnolia, Ambergris and Musk. Durations are only published for Nectarini, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring42

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer67

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex26

Women73

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Casual 43%Work 35%Date 15%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,000

PerfumerErnest Beaux

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#62,664

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKobakoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bourjois Kobako opens with a sharp burst of soapy aldehydes and warm cinnamon before settling into a dense floral heart of jasmine and iris. Created by Ernest Beaux in 1936, this vintage formula shifts into a heavy base dominated by dirty civet and ambergris. It suits cold winter evenings when you want a nostalgic, an…

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Nectarini by Everyday delivers a bright splash of morning sunlight in a bottle. The lemon and sweet nectarine pop the second you spray it. It feels crisp. Soon after, powdery sweet pea and dewy magnolia bloom across the skin, giving the blend a breezy floral softness. You will notice a clean white musk and subtle salt…

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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, Kobako or Nectarini?

Kobako takes 4 of 4 categories. Kobako is rated 3.71/5 from 676 votes; Nectarini is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Kobako for a white floral and animalic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Nectarini for a citrus and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kobako or Nectarini?

Kobako lasts longest (Kobako 72/100, Nectarini 30/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kobako or Nectarini?

Kobako projects furthest (Kobako 69/100, Nectarini 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kobako and Nectarini smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh, musky and powdery accords. Common notes include Citruses, Magnolia, Ambergris and Musk.

Is Kobako or Nectarini better for summer or winter?

Nectarini suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kobako and Nectarini?

Kobako has top notes of Aldehydes, Cinnamon and Citruses, heart notes of Lily, Jasmine, Iris and Magnolia, a base of Civet, Ambergris and Musk. Nectarini has top notes of Citruses, Lemon and Nectarine, heart notes of Almond Blossom, Magnolia and Sweet Pea, a base of Musk and Ambergris.