Fragrance comparison

Nelsy (2012) vs Eva

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 58 ratings analysed

Nelsy (2012)

Arno Sorel

3.8211 votes

Rank #49,539 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Eva

Nimere Parfums

3.9647 votes

Rank #48,135 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eva takes 3 of 4 categories.

Nelsy (2012)
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Eva
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Nelsy (2012)1/4

Eva3/4

Ratings & consensus: Eva
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Nelsy (2012)
Sillage & projection: Eva
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eva

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nelsy (2012)Arno Sorel

EvaNimere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 38%Had 12%Want 50%

3.96/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 20%Had 37%Want 44%

Category winnerEvaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

64%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

34%Love

47%Like

0%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

47 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityNelsy (2012)

SillageEva

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

yellow floral77%

white floral69%

floral61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

floral77%

powdery69%

fresh61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both sweet and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TangerineLemonApple

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineHawthornGeraniumPine

Base

SandalwoodVanillaPatchouliCedar

Top

AppleTangerineGrapesApricotPeachLemon

Heart

Ylang-YlangChampacaOsmanthusJasmine SambacPeonyIris

Base

Tolu BalsamPeru BalsamMuskSpanish JasmineAlmondTonka BeanBenzoinSandalwood

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Lemon, Apple and Ylang-Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,539

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#48,135

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEvaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nelsy (2012) opens bright and fruity, with apple, tangerine and lemon leading into a soft floral heart. On skin it reads as a clean, soapy floral with a light woody sweetness underneath. It may suit shoppers who enjoy budget-friendly floral perfumes with a classic feel. Sampling first makes sense if you are sensitive…

Reviews →

Eva by Nimere Parfums creates a complex, fruit-forward floral profile that balances bright top notes like apple and tangerine with a deep, balsamic foundation. It is an ambitious composition that leans into a rich, powdery texture, making it a standout choice for those who enjoy bold, resinous florals during the trans…

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Nelsy (2012) or Eva?

Eva takes 3 of 4 categories. Nelsy (2012) is rated 3.82/5 from 11 votes; Eva is rated 3.96/5 from 47 votes. Choose Nelsy (2012) for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Eva for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nelsy (2012) or Eva?

Nelsy (2012) lasts longest (Nelsy (2012) 63/100, Eva 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nelsy (2012) or Eva?

Eva projects furthest (Eva 60/100, Nelsy (2012) 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nelsy (2012) and Eva smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Lemon, Apple and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Nelsy (2012) or Eva better for summer or winter?

Nelsy (2012) suits daytime wear; Eva suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nelsy (2012) and Eva?

Nelsy (2012) has top notes of Tangerine, Lemon and Apple, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Hawthorn and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Patchouli and Cedar. Eva has top notes of Apple, Tangerine, Grapes and Apricot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Champaca, Osmanthus and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Tolu Balsam, Peru Balsam, Musk and Spanish Jasmine.