Fragrance comparison

Nelsy (2012) vs Taika

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 11 ratings analysed

1 wins

Nelsy (2012)

Arno Sorel

3.8211 votes

Rank #43,809 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Taika

Mirozuki

—0 votes

Rank #71,980 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nelsy (2012) takes 1 of 1 categories.

Nelsy (2012)
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Taika
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character.

Nelsy (2012)1/1

Taika0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nelsy (2012)Arno Sorel

TaikaMirozuki

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 38%Had 12%Want 50%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

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%

woody100%

vanilla91%

citrus83%

powdery74%

aromatic65%

sweet56%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TangerineLemonApple

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineHawthornGeraniumPine

Base

SandalwoodVanillaPatchouliCedar

Top

Orange

Heart

Pine

Base

VanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPine, Sandalwood and Vanilla. 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–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,809

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#71,980

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNelsy (2012)Higher 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…

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Taika by Mirozuki opens with a bright burst of sweet orange that quickly marries crisp green pine needles. As the sharp citrus initial spray softens, the heart brings forward resinous sap and fresh wood facets. The fragrance eventually settles into a smooth base of cozy vanilla and grounded sandalwood, leaving a linge…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Do Nelsy (2012) and Taika smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Pine, Sandalwood and Vanilla.

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

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

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

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. Taika has top notes of Orange, heart notes of Pine, a base of Vanilla and Sandalwood.