Fragrance comparison

My Nirvana vs Narmar

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 119 ratings analysed

My Nirvana

Sir Parfumer DNA 2030

3.673 votes

Rank #66,355 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Narmar

Nilafar du Nil

4.27116 votes

Rank #2,480 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Narmar takes 4 of 4 categories.

My Nirvana
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Narmar
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

My Nirvana0/4

Narmar4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

My NirvanaSir Parfumer DNA 2030

NarmarNilafar du Nil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 20%Had 10%Want 70%

4.27/ 5 · 116 votes

Have 25%Had 9%Want 66%

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

58%Love

30%Like

5%Ok

3%Dislike

5%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityNarmar

SillageNarmar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value81

Category winnerNarmarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

green84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

rose61%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

powdery61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

WhiskeyGreen NotesRose

Heart

JuniperCardamom

Base

MuskCedarTea

Top

CardamomClary SageLavenderJuniperBergamot

Heart

CashmeranRoseTeaCinnamonLily

Base

SuedeTobaccoTonka BeanCedarOakmoss

InformationalShared notesRose, Juniper, Cardamom and Cedar. 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

Summer50

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer73

Fall100

Winter65

Day100

Night91

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men80

Unisex18

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,355

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,480

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews42

Category winnerNarmarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

My Nirvana reads as a woody, aromatic green scent with a boozy whiskey lift, a touch of rose, and a soft musky tea dry-down. It opens brisk and slightly spicy, then settles into something calmer and more textured. The mix of cedar, juniper, cardamom, and tea gives it a modern unisex feel. It may suit spring days best,…

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Narmar by Nilafar du Nil is a woody spicy fragrance that balances aromatic green notes with a warm, grounded base. Designed for the modern man, it opens with a sharp burst of cardamom and lavender before settling into an earthy combination of tobacco, suede, and oakmoss. It offers a sophisticated, professional profile…

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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, My Nirvana or Narmar?

Narmar takes 4 of 4 categories. My Nirvana is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Narmar is rated 4.27/5 from 116 votes. Choose My Nirvana for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Narmar for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, My Nirvana or Narmar?

Narmar lasts longest (Narmar 84/100, My Nirvana 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, My Nirvana or Narmar?

Narmar projects furthest (Narmar 76/100, My Nirvana 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do My Nirvana and Narmar smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Juniper, Cardamom and Cedar.

Is My Nirvana or Narmar better for summer or winter?

My Nirvana suits daytime wear; Narmar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in My Nirvana and Narmar?

My Nirvana has top notes of Whiskey, Green Notes and Rose, heart notes of Juniper and Cardamom, a base of Musk, Cedar and Tea. Narmar has top notes of Cardamom, Clary Sage, Lavender and Juniper, heart notes of Cashmeran, Rose, Tea and Cinnamon, a base of Suede, Tobacco, Tonka Bean and Cedar.