Nica vs Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
14%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Nica takes 3 of 4 categories.
NicaChoose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Nativa SPA Mandarin + DamaskChoose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Nica3/4
Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Nica
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Nica
- Sillage & projection
- Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Nica
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
NicaProfumi di PantelleriaNativa SPA Mandarin + DamaskO BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 48 votes
Have 27%Had 19%Want 53%
3.62/ 5 · 16 votes
Have 14%Had 55%Want 32%
Category winnerNicaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
35%Like
10%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate
48 votes
6%Love
69%Like
6%Ok
19%Dislike
0%Hate
16 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNica
SillageNativa SPA Mandarin + Damask
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
woody91%
sweet83%
powdery74%
floral65%
warm spicy56%
citrus100%
green83%
fresh spicy65%
aromatic48%
sweet30%
Scent match14%Clearly different · both sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
GrapesBlueberryTangerine
Heart2 to 3 hours
MaceVioletFreesiaCardamom
Base3 to 6 hours
Virginia CedarMuskSandalwood
Top
Mandarin OrangeBergamotTangerineOrangeGreen NotesAmalfi LemonMintTincture of Rose
Heart
VioletJasmineCyclamenLily-of-the-Valley
Base
VetyverMuskVirginia CedarSandalwood
InformationalShared notesTangerine, Violet, Virginia Cedar and Musk. Durations are only published for Nica, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring82
Summer100
Fall53
Winter18
Day100
Night22
Spring64
Summer100
Fall9
Winter0
Day100
Night8
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#28,465
PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#51,639
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerNicaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNica by Profumi di Pantelleria is a floral woody musk that balances tart fruit with soft florals and warm base woods. It opens with an energetic blend of grapes, blueberry, and bright tangerine, giving an immediate sweet fruit burst reminiscent of ripe purple berries. As the opening settles, violet and freesia introdu…
Reviews →Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask by O Boticário is a bright, refreshing citrus fragrance built for easy daytime wear. It opens with a zesty burst of juicy mandarin orange, crisp Amalfi lemon, and crushed green mint that wakes you up like a cool morning shower. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, soft touches of delicat…
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, Nica or Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask?
Nica takes 3 of 4 categories. Nica is rated 4.00/5 from 48 votes; Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask is rated 3.62/5 from 16 votes. Choose Nica for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask for a citrus and green character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Nica or Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask?
Nica lasts longest (Nica 63/100, Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Nica or Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask?
Projection is very close: Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask 50/100, Nica 49/100 for sillage.
Do Nica and Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask smell similar?
Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Violet, Virginia Cedar and Musk.
Is Nica or Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask better for summer or winter?
Nica suits daytime wear; Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Nica and Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask?
Nica has top notes of Grapes, Blueberry and Tangerine, heart notes of Mace, Violet, Freesia and Cardamom, a base of Virginia Cedar, Musk and Sandalwood. Nativa SPA Mandarin + Damask has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Tangerine and Orange, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine, Cyclamen and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vetyver, Musk, Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood.
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