Magnolia Stellata vs Nirvana
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Nirvana takes 4 of 4 categories.
Magnolia StellataChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
NirvanaChoose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Magnolia Stellata0/4
Nirvana4/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Nirvana
- Sillage & projection
- Nirvana
- Value for money
- Nirvana
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Nirvana
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Magnolia StellataHelanNirvanaMasterpieceWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 31%Had 23%Want 46%
4.44/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 28%Had 0%Want 72%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
78%Love
0%Like
11%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNirvana
SillageNirvana
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNirvanaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
citrus92%
floral84%
powdery77%
woody69%
rose61%
white floral100%
tuberose92%
woody84%
powdery77%
amber69%
animalic61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both white floral, powdery and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Orange BlossomCalabrian bergamotYlang-YlangMandarin OrangeBitter OrangeGrapefruit
Heart
RoseJasmineMagnoliaStar AniseLily-of-the-Valley
Base
TuberoseSandalwoodMuskVanilla
Top
Mandarin OrangeGreen LeavesMirabelle PlumPink Pepper
Heart
TuberoseJasmineYlang-YlangRoseOrange Blossom
Base
SandalwoodAmberVanillaMusk
InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang, Mandarin Orange 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
Summer33
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer20
Fall100
Winter80
Day40
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#61,950
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#46,365
PerfumerMichèle Saramito
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerNirvanaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHelan Magnolia Stellata opens with a sharp burst of Calabrian bergamot, bitter orange, and sun-ripened grapefruit. The initial citrus fizz quickly settles, clearing space for a lush floral heart dominated by starry magnolia petals, green lily-of-the-valley, and a subtle flick of spicy star anise. As the bright openin…
Reviews →Nirvana by Masterpiece opens with a splash of mandarin orange, green leaves, and sweet mirabelle plum spiked with pink pepper. As the sharp fruitiness settles, a heavy heart of tuberose, jasmine, and ylang-ylang takes control, creating a creamy white floral profile. Rose and orange blossom add light garden accents bef…
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, Magnolia Stellata or Nirvana?
Nirvana takes 4 of 4 categories. Magnolia Stellata is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Nirvana is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes. Choose Magnolia Stellata for a white floral and citrus character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Nirvana for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Magnolia Stellata or Nirvana?
Nirvana lasts longest (Nirvana 80/100, Magnolia Stellata 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Magnolia Stellata or Nirvana?
Projection is very close: Nirvana 60/100, Magnolia Stellata 58/100 for sillage.
Do Magnolia Stellata and Nirvana smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang, Mandarin Orange and Rose.
Is Magnolia Stellata or Nirvana better for summer or winter?
Magnolia Stellata suits day or night wear; Nirvana suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Magnolia Stellata and Nirvana?
Magnolia Stellata has top notes of Orange Blossom, Calabrian bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Magnolia and Star Anise, a base of Tuberose, Sandalwood, Musk and Vanilla. Nirvana has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Green Leaves, Mirabelle Plum and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Vanilla and Musk.
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