Fragrance comparison

Les Eternels Volver vs Nivea Men

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 96 ratings analysed

Les Eternels Volver

Reyane Tradition

3.673 votes

Rank #64,881 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Nivea Men

Nivea

3.7393 votes

Rank #11,333 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nivea Men takes 4 of 4 categories.

Les Eternels Volver
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Nivea Men
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer.

Les Eternels Volver0/4

Nivea Men4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Les Eternels VolverReyane Tradition

Nivea MenNivea

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 25%Had 6%Want 69%

3.73/ 5 · 93 votes

Have 25%Had 20%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

30%Love

43%Like

5%Ok

13%Dislike

9%Hate

93 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage31

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityNivea Men

SillageNivea Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price value81

Category winnerNivea MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

lavender77%

woody69%

citrus61%

Scent match65%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomBergamotMintLemonLimeGrapefruitCorianderCedar Needles

Heart

GeraniumPink PepperBlack PepperJuniper BerriesNutmeg

Base

AmberSandalwoodHaitian VetiverPatchouliOakmossOlibanumMusk

Top

GrapefruitSaltPink PepperCardamom

Heart

LavenderCorianderCedarGeranium

Base

PatchouliNutmegTonka BeanVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Grapefruit, Coriander and Geranium. 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

Summer67

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring78

Summer100

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men71

Unisex23

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,881

PerfumerNejla Barbir

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,333

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews26

Category winnerNivea MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Les Eternels Volver by Reyane Tradition is a bracing woody and aromatic scent for men. It opens with a sharp burst of mint and cold citrus notes, transitioning into a spicy heart of black pepper and geranium. This fragrance settles into a grounding base of vetiver and sandalwood, perfect for everyday wear in warmer cl…

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Nivea Men Eau de Toilette opens with a sharp burst of tart grapefruit, crushed cardamom, and a distinct sea salt edge. As the initial citrus crispness settles, lavender and woody cedarwood emerge to create a familiar clean lotion aura. Base notes of patchouli, warm amber, and dry tonka bean anchor the dry-down, giving…

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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, Les Eternels Volver or Nivea Men?

Nivea Men takes 4 of 4 categories. Les Eternels Volver is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Nivea Men is rated 3.73/5 from 93 votes. Choose Les Eternels Volver for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Nivea Men for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Les Eternels Volver or Nivea Men?

Nivea Men lasts longest (Nivea Men 60/100, Les Eternels Volver 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Les Eternels Volver or Nivea Men?

Nivea Men projects furthest (Nivea Men 61/100, Les Eternels Volver 31/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Les Eternels Volver and Nivea Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Grapefruit, Coriander and Geranium.

Is Les Eternels Volver or Nivea Men better for summer or winter?

Les Eternels Volver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Les Eternels Volver and Nivea Men?

Les Eternels Volver has top notes of Cardamom, Bergamot, Mint and Lemon, heart notes of Geranium, Pink Pepper, Black Pepper and Juniper Berries, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Haitian Vetiver and Patchouli. Nivea Men has top notes of Grapefruit, Salt, Pink Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Coriander, Cedar and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Nutmeg, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.