Fragrance comparison

Native Force vs Nebula 2

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 139 ratings analysed

Native Force

Oriflame

4.0768 votes

Rank #18,012 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Nebula 2

Oliver & Co.

3.6171 votes

Rank #16,102 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nebula 2 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Native Force
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Nebula 2
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Native Force3/7

Nebula 24/7

Ratings & consensus: Native Force
Community sentiment: Native Force
Longevity: Nebula 2
Sillage & projection: Nebula 2
Value for money: Native Force
Versatility: Nebula 2
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nebula 2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Native ForceOriflame

Nebula 2Oliver & Co.

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 46%Had 30%Want 24%

3.61/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 23%Had 7%Want 70%

Category winnerNative ForceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

50%Like

6%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

68 votes

28%Love

37%Like

3%Ok

32%Dislike

0%Hate

71 votes

Category winnerNative ForceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityNebula 2

SillageNebula 2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value56

Category winnerNative ForceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody86%

citrus72%

fresh spicy58%

warm spicy44%

lavender30%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

green84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomLimeGrapefruit

Heart

LavenderClary SageNutmeg

Base

CypressPalo SantoGuaiac WoodAmber

Notes

LimeChamomileHaitian VetiverGrapefruitYuzuClary SageGalbanumWhite MuskPoplar (Populus) budsWatermelonViolet LeafBlack Currant

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLime, Grapefruit and Clary Sage. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter26

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall56

Winter50

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNebula 2Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,012

PerfumerBernard Ellena

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#16,102

PerfumerOliver Valverde

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerNebula 2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Native Force opens with a sharp burst of lime and grapefruit that immediately cuts through warm morning air. Cardamom brings a soft, spicy kick right behind the citrus, keeping the initial spray from feeling like a generic lemon cleanser. As it settles after fifteen minutes, herbal clary sage and clean lavender take o…

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Nebula 2 by Oliver & Co. opens with a sudden splash of cold yuzu and green galbanum, creating a crisp, vegetable-like crispness on the skin. As it settles, the bitter grapefruit peel and anise notes construct a distinct mineral framework that smells fresh yet deeply herbaceous. It avoids the typical sweet or fruity pa…

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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, Native Force or Nebula 2?

Nebula 2 takes 4 of 7 categories. Native Force is rated 4.07/5 from 68 votes; Nebula 2 is rated 3.61/5 from 71 votes. Choose Native Force for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Nebula 2 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Native Force or Nebula 2?

Nebula 2 lasts longest (Nebula 2 78/100, Native Force 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Native Force or Nebula 2?

Nebula 2 projects furthest (Nebula 2 72/100, Native Force 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Native Force and Nebula 2 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Grapefruit and Clary Sage.

Is Native Force or Nebula 2 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Nebula 2 is the stronger pick. For winter, Nebula 2 is the stronger pick. Nebula 2 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Native Force and Nebula 2?

Native Force has top notes of Cardamom, Lime and Grapefruit, heart notes of Lavender, Clary Sage and Nutmeg, a base of Cypress, Palo Santo, Guaiac Wood and Amber. Nebula 2 features Lime, Chamomile, Haitian Vetiver, Grapefruit and Yuzu.