Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask vs Nica
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
14%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Nica takes 3 of 4 categories.
Nativa SPA Mandarin + DamaskChoose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
NicaChoose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask1/4
Nica3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Nica
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Nica
- Sillage & projection
- Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Nica
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Nativa SPA Mandarin + DamaskO BoticárioNicaProfumi di PantelleriaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.62/ 5 · 16 votes
Have 14%Had 55%Want 32%
4.00/ 5 · 48 votes
Have 27%Had 19%Want 53%
Category winnerNicaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate6%Love
69%Like
6%Ok
19%Dislike
0%Hate
16 votes · too few to score
40%Love
35%Like
10%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
48 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNica
SillageNativa SPA Mandarin + Damask
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
green83%
fresh spicy65%
aromatic48%
sweet30%
fruity100%
woody91%
sweet83%
powdery74%
floral65%
warm spicy56%
Scent match14%Clearly different · both sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Mandarin OrangeBergamotTangerineOrangeGreen NotesAmalfi LemonMintTincture of Rose
Heart
VioletJasmineCyclamenLily-of-the-Valley
Base
VetyverMuskVirginia CedarSandalwood
Top15 to 30 minutes
GrapesBlueberryTangerine
Heart2 to 3 hours
MaceVioletFreesiaCardamom
Base3 to 6 hours
Virginia CedarMuskSandalwood
InformationalShared notesTangerine, Violet, Musk and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Nica, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring64
Summer100
Fall9
Winter0
Day100
Night8
Spring82
Summer100
Fall53
Winter18
Day100
Night22
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#51,639
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#28,465
PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerNicaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNativa SPA Mandarin + Damask by O Boticário is a bright, refreshing citrus fragrance built for easy daytime wear. It opens with a zesty burst of juicy mandarin orange, crisp Amalfi lemon, and crushed green mint that wakes you up like a cool morning shower. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, soft touches of delicat…
Reviews →Nica by Profumi di Pantelleria is a floral woody musk that balances tart fruit with soft florals and warm base woods. It opens with an energetic blend of grapes, blueberry, and bright tangerine, giving an immediate sweet fruit burst reminiscent of ripe purple berries. As the opening settles, violet and freesia introdu…
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, Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask or Nica?
Nica takes 3 of 4 categories. Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask is rated 3.62/5 from 16 votes; Nica is rated 4.00/5 from 48 votes. Choose Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask for a citrus and green character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Nica for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask or Nica?
Nica lasts longest (Nica 63/100, Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask or Nica?
Projection is very close: Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask 50/100, Nica 49/100 for sillage.
Do Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask and Nica smell similar?
Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Violet, Musk and Virginia Cedar.
Is Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask or Nica better for summer or winter?
Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask suits daytime wear; Nica suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask and Nica?
Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Tangerine and Orange, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine, Cyclamen and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vetyver, Musk, Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood. Nica has top notes of Grapes, Blueberry and Tangerine, heart notes of Mace, Violet, Freesia and Cardamom, a base of Virginia Cedar, Musk and Sandalwood.
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