Fragrance comparison

nerd xy vs Cool Lavender

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 79 ratings analysed

2 wins

nerd xy

Nerd

4.002 votes

Rank #58,221 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Cool Lavender

Oriflame

3.6077 votes

Rank #18,710 Fresh SpicyLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

nerd xy takes 2 of 3 categories.

nerd xy
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cool Lavender
Choose it for a fresh spicy and lavender character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

nerd xy2/3

Cool Lavender1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: nerd xy
Sillage & projection: nerd xy
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cool Lavender

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

nerd xyNerd

Cool LavenderOriflame

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

3.60/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 61%Had 22%Want 18%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

17%Love

57%Like

9%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

70 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

Longevitynerd xy

Sillagenerd xy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value74

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic83%

woody65%

fresh spicy48%

floral30%

fresh spicy100%

lavender86%

aromatic72%

green58%

woody44%

amber30%

Scent match57%Closely related · both green, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MintWoody NotesFloral Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

MintBlack Pepper

Heart

Lavender

Base

Woody NotesAmber

InformationalShared notesMint and Woody Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer95

Fall0

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men52

Unisex48

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,221

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,710

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerCool LavenderHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A green, aromatic citrus scent with mint up front, woody structure underneath, and a light floral lift. nerd xy reads fresh and sharp first, then settles into something cleaner and woodier. It looks best suited to daytime wear in spring and warm weather. Available wear impressions suggest very strong projection and lo…

Reviews →

Cool Lavender by Oriflame is a clean, fresh lavender scent with mint, black pepper, light woods, and amber. It opens cool and slightly spicy, then settles into a simple aromatic lavender over a woody base. It suits warm weather, casual wear, and shoppers who want an affordable fresh lavender with a masculine edge, th…

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, nerd xy or Cool Lavender?

nerd xy takes 2 of 3 categories. nerd xy is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Cool Lavender is rated 3.60/5 from 77 votes. Choose nerd xy for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cool Lavender for a fresh spicy and lavender character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, nerd xy or Cool Lavender?

nerd xy lasts longest (nerd xy 93/100, Cool Lavender 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, nerd xy or Cool Lavender?

nerd xy projects furthest (nerd xy 100/100, Cool Lavender 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do nerd xy and Cool Lavender smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint and Woody Notes.

Is nerd xy or Cool Lavender better for summer or winter?

nerd xy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in nerd xy and Cool Lavender?

nerd xy features Mint, Woody Notes and Floral Notes. Cool Lavender has top notes of Mint and Black Pepper, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Woody Notes and Amber.