Fragrance comparison

Nica vs Simply Enchanting

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 61 ratings analysed

3 wins

Nica

Profumi di Pantelleria

4.0048 votes

Rank #28,465 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Simply Enchanting

Revlon

4.0013 votes

Rank #40,404 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nica takes 3 of 4 categories.

Nica
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Simply Enchanting
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Nica3/4

Simply Enchanting1/4

Ratings & consensus: Nica
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Nica
Sillage & projection: Simply Enchanting
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 Pantelleria

Simply EnchantingRevlon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 27%Had 19%Want 53%

4.00/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 22%Had 10%Want 67%

Category winnerNicaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

35%Like

10%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

48 votes

38%Love

46%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNica

SillageSimply Enchanting

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody91%

sweet83%

powdery74%

floral65%

warm spicy56%

powdery100%

woody92%

floral84%

rose77%

amber69%

violet61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

GrapesBlueberryTangerine

Heart2 to 3 hours

MaceVioletFreesiaCardamom

Base3 to 6 hours

Virginia CedarMuskSandalwood

Top

BergamotTangerinePineappleGrapefruit

Heart

RoseVioletJasmineFreesiaNeroli

Base

AmberSandalwoodVanillePatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Violet, Freesia and Musk. Durations are only published for Nica, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer100

Fall53

Winter18

Day100

Night22

Spring50

Summer50

Fall75

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,465

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#40,404

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerNicaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nica 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…

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Simply Enchanting by Revlon presents a powdery floral woody musk profile designed for daily wear. It opens with bright citrus notes like grapefruit and tangerine, before settling into a heart of rose, violet, and jasmine. The base features warm vanilla, sandalwood, and patchouli, creating a versatile scent suitable fo…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Nica or Simply Enchanting?

Nica takes 3 of 4 categories. Nica is rated 4.00/5 from 48 votes; Simply Enchanting is rated 4.00/5 from 13 votes. Choose Nica for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Simply Enchanting for a powdery and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nica or Simply Enchanting?

Nica lasts longest (Nica 63/100, Simply Enchanting 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nica or Simply Enchanting?

Simply Enchanting projects furthest (Simply Enchanting 68/100, Nica 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nica and Simply Enchanting smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Violet, Freesia and Musk.

Is Nica or Simply Enchanting better for summer or winter?

Nica suits daytime wear; Simply Enchanting suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nica and Simply Enchanting?

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. Simply Enchanting has top notes of Bergamot, Tangerine, Pineapple and Grapefruit, heart notes of Rose, Violet, Jasmine and Freesia, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Vanille and Patchouli.