Nakinn vs Rituel de Java
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Nakinn takes 4 of 4 categories.
NakinnChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rituel de JavaChoose it for a woody and camphor character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Nakinn4/4
Rituel de Java0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Nakinn
- Sillage & projection
- Nakinn
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Nakinn
- Fragranxe ranking
- Nakinn
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
NakinnDottiRituel de JavaCinq MondesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.15/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 65%Had 13%Want 23%
4.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 5%Had 5%Want 90%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate46%Love
35%Like
8%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate
26 votes
33%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNakinn
SillageNakinn
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
green84%
earthy77%
soft spicy69%
citrus61%
woody100%
camphor83%
warm spicy65%
cinnamon48%
aromatic30%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
EucalyptusTarragonBergamotOrangeMint
Heart2-4 hrs
CorianderRhubarbGreen TeaBlueberryNutmegCinnamon
Base6-8+ hrs
OakmossVetiverVirginia CedarPatchouli
Top15 to 30 minutes
Eucalyptus
Heart1 to 2 hours
CinnamonWoodsy Notes
Base1 to 2 hours
PatchouliVirginia Cedar
Category winnerNakinnLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer83
Fall25
Winter17
Day100
Night31
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#38,701
PerfumerRicardo Gomes, Rodrigo Lombardi
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#64,031
PerfumerOlivia Giacobetti
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerNakinnHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNakinn by Dotti kicks off with a bracing chill of crisp eucalyptus, crushed mint, and sparkling bergamot that feels like stepping out into a brisk morning breeze. As the opening sharpness settles, the heart reveals an earthy blend of leafy green tea, tart rhubarb, and sweet blueberry grounded by warm nutmeg and cinnam…
Reviews →Rituel de Java by Cinq Mondes is a woody spicy fragrance for men built around a stark, bracing profile. The composition opens with the medicinal, clearing bite of eucalyptus, creating a sharp camphor rush before settling into a warm core. At the heart, dry cinnamon mingles with generic woodsy notes, balancing brisk he…
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, Nakinn or Rituel de Java?
Nakinn takes 4 of 4 categories. Nakinn is rated 4.15/5 from 26 votes; Rituel de Java is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Nakinn for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rituel de Java for a woody and camphor character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Nakinn or Rituel de Java?
Nakinn lasts longest (Nakinn 70/100, Rituel de Java 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Nakinn or Rituel de Java?
Nakinn projects furthest (Nakinn 64/100, Rituel de Java 38/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Nakinn and Rituel de Java smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Eucalyptus, Cinnamon, Virginia Cedar and Patchouli.
Is Nakinn or Rituel de Java better for summer or winter?
Nakinn suits daytime wear; Rituel de Java suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Nakinn and Rituel de Java?
Nakinn has top notes of Eucalyptus, Tarragon, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Coriander, Rhubarb, Green Tea and Blueberry, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Virginia Cedar and Patchouli. Rituel de Java has top notes of Eucalyptus, heart notes of Cinnamon and Woodsy Notes, a base of Patchouli and Virginia Cedar.
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