Fragrance comparison

Nefertiti vs Targa

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 123 ratings analysed

3 wins

Nefertiti

Maher Olfactive

3.8132 votes

Rank #23,014 SmokyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Targa

Blackbird

3.9391 votes

Rank #9,892 WoodyAmber

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 value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Targa
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Nefertiti3/5

Targa2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NefertitiMaher Olfactive

TargaBlackbird

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.81/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 30%Had 12%Want 58%

3.93/ 5 · 91 votes

Have 32%Had 8%Want 60%

Category winnerTargaRating 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

41%Love

33%Like

7%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

91 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityNefertiti

SillageNefertiti

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value49

Category winnerNefertitiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

white floral92%

amber84%

green77%

aromatic69%

herbal61%

woody100%

amber90%

balsamic80%

fresh spicy70%

aromatic60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both amber and 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

Green Bell PepperOpoponaxOlibanumCarawayBergamotGeraniumCitruses

Heart

ResinsCypriol Oil or NagarmothaChoya LobanBlack PepperNutmeg

Base

IncenseGuaiac WoodOakAgarwood (Oud)Teak WoodCedarSandalwoodMyrrh

InformationalShared notesIncense and Agarwood (Oud). 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

Spring17

Summer12

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex25

Women50

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,014

PerfumerShawn Maher

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#9,892

PerfumerAaron Way

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerTargaHigher 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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Blackbird Targa opens with an intense blast of choya loban, green bell pepper, and burning cedar that smells like fresh asphalt beside a winter campfire. Omani frankincense and opoponax add a dry resinous backbone, while caraway and black pepper spark a sharp, prickling heat across the opening. As the acrid top 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 Targa?

Nefertiti takes 3 of 5 categories. Nefertiti is rated 3.81/5 from 32 votes; Targa is rated 3.93/5 from 91 votes. Choose Nefertiti for a smoky and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Targa for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Nefertiti or Targa?

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

Which projects more, Nefertiti or Targa?

Nefertiti projects furthest (Nefertiti 70/100, Targa 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nefertiti and Targa smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Incense and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Nefertiti or Targa better for summer or winter?

Nefertiti suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nefertiti and Targa?

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). Targa has top notes of Green Bell Pepper, Opoponax, Olibanum and Caraway, heart notes of Resins, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Choya Loban and Black Pepper, a base of Incense, Guaiac Wood, Oak and Agarwood (Oud).