Fragrance comparison

Nica vs Tu

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

37%scent match

Some overlap

Nazareno Gabrielli · 2004

3.7513 votes

Rank #59,919 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nica takes 3 of 5 categories.

Nica
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Tu
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Nica3/5

Tu2/5

Ratings & consensus: Nica
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Nica
Sillage & projection: Tu
Value for money: Tu
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

TuNazareno Gabrielli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 27%Had 19%Want 53%

3.75/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 55%Had 9%Want 36%

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

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityNica

SillageTu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody91%

sweet83%

powdery74%

floral65%

warm spicy56%

woody100%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy61%

citrus46%

aromatic38%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

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

SageTarragonAmalfi LemonTangerine

Heart

BambooRosePeonyFreesiaCyclamenJasmine

Base

SandalwoodMuskVirginia CedarVanilleAmber

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Freesia, 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 season

Spring82

Summer100

Fall53

Winter18

Day100

Night22

Spring100

Summer0

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,465

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#59,919

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2004

Reviews0

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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Tu by Nazareno Gabrielli opens with a sharp kick of fresh ginger and cool cardamom before settling into green bamboo leaf and soft peony. Virginia cedar and sandalwood anchor the base with a clean, dry trail. Built for crisp spring mornings and quiet office environments, it delivers understated freshness for daily wea…

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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 Tu?

Nica takes 3 of 5 categories. Nica is rated 4.00/5 from 48 votes; Tu is rated 3.75/5 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 Tu for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nica or Tu?

Nica lasts longest (Nica 63/100, Tu 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nica or Tu?

Tu projects furthest (Tu 64/100, Nica 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nica and Tu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Freesia, Virginia Cedar and Musk.

Is Nica or Tu better for summer or winter?

Nica suits daytime wear; Tu suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nica and Tu?

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. Tu has top notes of Sage, Tarragon, Amalfi Lemon and Tangerine, heart notes of Bamboo, Rose, Peony and Freesia, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Virginia Cedar and Vanille.