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Nakinn vs VG V

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

Updated 91 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

VG V takes 5 of 8 categories.

  • Nakinn

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • VG V

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Nakinn2/8
VG V5/8
Ratings & consensus
Nakinn
Community sentiment
Tie
Longevity
VG V
Sillage & projection
VG V
Value for money
VG V
Versatility
VG V
Note pyramid (duration)
Nakinn
Fragranxe ranking
VG V

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
NakinnDotti
VG VVan Gils
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.15/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 65%Had 13%Want 23%
3.98/ 5 · 65 votes
Have 42%Had 26%Want 32%
Category winnerNakinnRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
46%Love
35%Like
8%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate

26 votes

35%Love
48%Like
3%Ok
8%Dislike
6%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate79
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityVG V

SillageVG V

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value67
¤ Price value80
Category winnerVG VBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
woody92%
green84%
earthy77%
soft spicy69%
citrus61%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
floral84%
vanilla77%
lavender69%
fruity61%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
EucalyptusTarragonBergamotOrangeMint
Heart2-4 hrs
CorianderRhubarbGreen TeaBlueberryNutmegCinnamon
Base6-8+ hrs
OakmossVetiverVirginia CedarPatchouli
Top20-40 mins
Blood OrangeCoriander
Heart2-4 hrs
Peach BlossomLavenderVirginia Cedar
Base6-8+ hrs
VanillaOakmossAmber
Category winnerNakinnLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer83
Fall25
Winter17
Day100
Night31
Spring100
Summer82
Fall77
Winter55
Day100
Night43
Category winnerVG VMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men73
Unisex27
Women0
Men84
Unisex12
Women4
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,073

PerfumerRicardo Gomes, Rodrigo Lombardi

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,384

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerVG VHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nakinn 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…

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VG V by Van Gils opens with a tangy, mouthwatering burst of juicy blood orange paired with the dry, zesty snap of crushed coriander seeds. As the initial sharp citrus blast calms down over the first half hour, a clean and gentle floral heart emerges, featuring soft peach blossom, classic aromatic lavender, and dry Vir…

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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, Nakinn or VG V?

VG V takes 5 of 8 categories. Nakinn is rated 4.15/5 from 26 votes; VG V is rated 3.98/5 from 65 votes. Choose Nakinn for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose VG V for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nakinn or VG V?

They last about the same: VG V 72/100, Nakinn 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Nakinn or VG V?

VG V projects furthest (VG V 68/100, Nakinn 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nakinn and VG V smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Coriander, Oakmoss and Virginia Cedar.

Is Nakinn or VG V better for summer or winter?

For summer, Nakinn is the stronger pick. For winter, VG V is the stronger pick. Nakinn suits daytime wear; VG V suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nakinn and VG V?

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. VG V has top notes of Blood Orange and Coriander, heart notes of Peach Blossom, Lavender and Virginia Cedar, a base of Vanilla, Oakmoss and Amber.

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