Fragrance comparison

Nefertiti vs La Bella Vita

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 42 ratings analysed

3 wins

Nefertiti

Maher Olfactive

3.8132 votes

Rank #23,014 SmokyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

La Bella Vita

NonPlusUltra Parfum

4.5010 votes

Rank #45,640 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nefertiti takes 3 of 5 categories.

Nefertiti
Choose it for a smoky and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
La Bella Vita
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, evening wear.

Nefertiti3/5

La Bella Vita1/5

Ratings & consensus: La Bella Vita
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Nefertiti
Sillage & projection: Nefertiti
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nefertiti

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NefertitiMaher Olfactive

La Bella VitaNonPlusUltra Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 30%Had 12%Want 58%

4.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 29%Had 11%Want 61%

Category winnerLa Bella VitaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

23%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityNefertiti

SillageNefertiti

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

white floral92%

amber84%

green77%

aromatic69%

herbal61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

cannabisOrchid Leaf

Heart

IncenseJasmineHoneyImmortelle

Base

MuskVetiverAgarwood (Oud)

Top

BergamotPink PepperSaffron

Heart

JuniperJasmineCardamom

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VetiverIncenseMusk

InformationalShared notesIncense, Jasmine, Musk and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer14

Fall100

Winter57

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex25

Women50

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,014

PerfumerShawn Maher

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#45,640

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNefertitiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Maher Olfactive Nefertiti is an indie fragrance that pairs bitter cannabis and leafy orchid with sweet honey, jasmine, and dry incense. Earthy vetiver and oud support the base. It is a bold, unisex option best suited for autumn evenings and casual wear, appealing directly to those who enjoy complex, smoky green blends.

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La Bella Vita by NonPlusUltra Parfum opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, cracked pink pepper, and dry saffron. The initial citrus brightens the top before crisp juniper berries and aromatic cardamom take over in the heart. Clean jasmine softens the coniferous edge, keeping the blend balanced. As the fragrance settle…

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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, Nefertiti or La Bella Vita?

Nefertiti takes 3 of 5 categories. Nefertiti is rated 3.81/5 from 32 votes; La Bella Vita is rated 4.50/5 from 10 votes. Choose Nefertiti for a smoky and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose La Bella Vita for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Nefertiti or La Bella Vita?

Nefertiti lasts longest (Nefertiti 78/100, La Bella Vita 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nefertiti or La Bella Vita?

Nefertiti projects furthest (Nefertiti 70/100, La Bella Vita 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nefertiti and La Bella Vita smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Incense, Jasmine, Musk and Vetiver.

Is Nefertiti or La Bella Vita better for summer or winter?

Nefertiti suits evening wear; La Bella Vita suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nefertiti and La Bella Vita?

Nefertiti has top notes of cannabis and Orchid Leaf, heart notes of Incense, Jasmine, Honey and Immortelle, a base of Musk, Vetiver and Agarwood (Oud). La Bella Vita has top notes of Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Saffron, heart notes of Juniper, Jasmine and Cardamom, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vetiver, Incense and Musk.