Fragrance comparison

Nefs vs Orient Bloom

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 3,626 ratings analysed

2 wins

Nefs

Nishane

4.393,625 votes

Rank #5 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Orient Bloom

House of Fragrances

4.001 votes

Rank #60,063 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nefs takes 2 of 3 categories.

Nefs
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Orient Bloom
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on value for money.

Nefs2/3

Orient Bloom1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NefsNishane

Orient BloomHouse of Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.39/ 5 · 3,625 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

19%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

1,579 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage86

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNefs

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value50

Category winnerOrient BloomBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

floral84%

oud77%

rose69%

honey61%

floral100%

rose92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both floral, warm spicy and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HoneySaffronFigVioletSage

Heart

RoseOsmanthusNutmegJasmineGeranium

Base

Agarwood (Oud)WhiskeyVanillaLeatherAmberCinnamonGurjan balsamCedar

Top20-30 mins

Black CurrantHibiscusCinnamon

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumRoseViolet

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaLeatherAmber

InformationalShared notesViolet, Rose, Geranium and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Orient Bloom, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer15

Fall94

Winter100

Day42

Night100

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day53

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men35

Unisex53

Women11

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 38%Party 26%Casual 19%Work 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews808

Overall rank#60,063

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNefsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nishane Nefs opens with an immediate, potent burst of thick honey, bittersweet saffron, and ripe fig. Grounded by a rich amber base, the perfume transforms on skin as dark agarwood and polished leather rise to balance the opening sweetness. Notes of dry cinnamon, cedar, and aged whiskey add a resinous warmth that keep…

Reviews →

House of Fragrances delivers an intriguing contrast with Orient Bloom. It opens with tart black currant, bright hibiscus petals, and a dusting of dry cinnamon bark. The first two minutes carry a sharp burst of alcohol before the fruit oils settle down. Then, a dark heart of crimson rose, powdery violet, and crisp gera…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Nefs or Orient Bloom?

Nefs takes 2 of 3 categories. Nefs is rated 4.39/5 from 3,625 votes; Orient Bloom is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Nefs for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Orient Bloom for a floral and rose character. Wins on value for money.

Which projects more, Nefs or Orient Bloom?

Nefs projects furthest (Nefs 86/100, Orient Bloom 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nefs and Orient Bloom smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, warm spicy and rose accords. Common notes include Violet, Rose, Geranium and Vanilla.

Is Nefs or Orient Bloom better for summer or winter?

Nefs suits evening wear; Orient Bloom suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nefs and Orient Bloom?

Nefs has top notes of Honey, Saffron, Fig and Violet, heart notes of Rose, Osmanthus, Nutmeg and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Whiskey, Vanilla and Leather. Orient Bloom has top notes of Black Currant, Hibiscus and Cinnamon, heart notes of Geranium, Rose and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Leather and Amber.