Fragrance comparison

Nectar & Passionfruit vs Freckles

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 36 ratings analysed

Nectar & Passionfruit

Marks & Spencer

4.1527 votes

Rank #21,539 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Freckles

Veta Perfume

3.899 votes

Rank #56,482 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Nectar & Passionfruit
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Freckles
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Nectar & Passionfruit2/4

Freckles2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nectar & PassionfruitMarks & Spencer

FrecklesVeta Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 64%Had 12%Want 24%

3.89/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 30%Had 7%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

33%Like

15%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

11%Love

67%Like

22%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityFreckles

SillageFreckles

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value39

Category winnerNectar & PassionfruitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity86%

tropical72%

sweet58%

amber44%

fresh30%

white floral100%

musky92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

tropical69%

fruity61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fruity, tropical and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20 to 30 minutes

Mandarin Orange

Heart1 to 2 hours

PassionfruitRose

Base2 to 3 hours

Amber

Top

PassionfruitPink PepperMandarin Orange

Heart

JasmineTuberose

Base

MuskSandalwoodVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Passionfruit and Amber. Durations are only published for Nectar & Passionfruit, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring62

Summer100

Fall69

Winter54

Day100

Night54

Spring100

Summer67

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

Men10

Unisex0

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,539

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#56,482

PerfumerElizaveta Tomilova

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNectar & PassionfruitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nectar & Passionfruit by Marks & Spencer delivers an easygoing splash of sunlit fruit and delicate petals. The scent starts with a crisp burst of mandarin orange, presenting a bright citrus sparkle that immediately feels fresh and welcoming. As the top notes settle, sweet passionfruit blends with soft rose, adding a l…

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Freckles by Veta Perfume blends bright passionfruit with a warm musky base. It is a lighthearted choice for sunny spring afternoons spent outdoors. The scent settles into a soft vanilla amber that stays close to the skin. It suits those seeking a fruity floral that avoids heavy sweetness.

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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, Nectar & Passionfruit or Freckles?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Nectar & Passionfruit is rated 4.15/5 from 27 votes; Freckles is rated 3.89/5 from 9 votes. Choose Nectar & Passionfruit for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Freckles for a white floral and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nectar & Passionfruit or Freckles?

Freckles lasts longest (Freckles 63/100, Nectar & Passionfruit 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nectar & Passionfruit or Freckles?

Freckles projects furthest (Freckles 54/100, Nectar & Passionfruit 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nectar & Passionfruit and Freckles smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, tropical and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Passionfruit and Amber.

Is Nectar & Passionfruit or Freckles better for summer or winter?

Nectar & Passionfruit suits daytime wear; Freckles suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nectar & Passionfruit and Freckles?

Nectar & Passionfruit has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Passionfruit and Rose, a base of Amber. Freckles has top notes of Passionfruit, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine and Tuberose, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Amber.