Fragrance comparison

Laria vs Nova Espero

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 47 ratings analysed

3 wins

Laria

Profumi Fluviali

4.5520 votes

Rank #20,180 MarineAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Nova Espero

Aemium

3.5027 votes

Rank #41,743 AromaticVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Laria takes 3 of 4 categories.

Laria
Choose it for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Nova Espero
Choose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Laria3/4

Nova Espero1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LariaProfumi Fluviali

Nova EsperoAemium

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.55/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 44%Had 7%Want 49%

3.50/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 24%Had 5%Want 71%

Category winnerLariaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

15%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

29%Love

24%Like

35%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityLaria

SillageNova Espero

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value55

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

marine100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

aquatic65%

salty53%

citrus42%

aromatic100%

vanilla91%

fresh spicy83%

woody74%

sweet65%

soft spicy56%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

SeagrassClary SageCitruses

Heart3 to 5 hours

ChestnutGuaiac WoodCedar

Base4 to 8 hours

Sea waterSalt

Top

RaspberryCitruses

Heart

Clary SageGeraniumJasmine

Base

VanillaCedarTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Citruses and Cedar. Durations are only published for Laria, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall80

Winter20

Day100

Night60

Spring50

Summer13

Fall100

Winter88

Day86

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,180

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#41,743

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerLariaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Laria by Profumi Fluviali is an aromatic green unisex fragrance released in 2018. It opens with an energising mix of coastal seagrass, herbal clary sage, and bright citruses that instantly evoke fresh coastal air. As it settles, warm chestnut combines with dry cedar and smoky guaiac wood, balancing the brisk marine op…

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Nova Espero by Aemium is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. Nova Espero was launched in 2021. Top notes are Raspberry and Citruses; middle notes are Clary Sage, Geranium and Jasmine; base notes are Vanilla, Cedar and Tonka Bean.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Laria or Nova Espero?

Laria takes 3 of 4 categories. Laria is rated 4.55/5 from 20 votes; Nova Espero is rated 3.50/5 from 27 votes. Choose Laria for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Nova Espero for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Laria or Nova Espero?

Laria lasts longest (Laria 85/100, Nova Espero 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Laria or Nova Espero?

Nova Espero projects furthest (Nova Espero 57/100, Laria 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Laria and Nova Espero smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Citruses and Cedar.

Is Laria or Nova Espero better for summer or winter?

Laria suits daytime wear; Nova Espero suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Laria and Nova Espero?

Laria has top notes of Seagrass, Clary Sage and Citruses, heart notes of Chestnut, Guaiac Wood and Cedar, a base of Sea water and Salt. Nova Espero has top notes of Raspberry and Citruses, heart notes of Clary Sage, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Cedar and Tonka Bean.