Fragrance comparison

Nilang 2011 vs Rare

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 732 ratings analysed

2 wins

Nilang 2011

Lalique

3.82724 votes

Rank #5,769 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Rare

Tiens

4.008 votes

Rank #56,059 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nilang 2011 takes 2 of 3 categories.

Nilang 2011
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Rare
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Nilang 20112/3

Rare1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Nilang 2011
Sillage & projection: Rare
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nilang 2011

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nilang 2011Lalique

RareTiens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 724 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 13%Had 32%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

53%Like

4%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

724 votes

25%Love

63%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNilang 2011

SillageRare

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

warm spicy84%

patchouli77%

woody69%

floral61%

floral100%

amber88%

rose77%

vanilla65%

citrus53%

warm spicy42%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both floral and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MelonPeachLotusMandarin Orange

Heart

CloveBlueberryJasmineFreesia

Base

PatchouliVanilleSweet NotesMuskAmberSandalwood

Top

FreesiaMandarin OrangeRed Berries

Heart

RoseLotusMagnolia

Base

AmberBenzoinVanillePatchouli

InformationalShared notesLotus, Mandarin Orange, Freesia and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,769

PerfumerChristiane Plos

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#56,059

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNilang 2011Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lalique Nilang 2011 opens with a watery splash of cantaloupe melon and peach, backed by a soft, misty lotus note. It is a modern reboot of the 1990s aquatic trend, but Christiane Plos anchors the fruitiness with a surprisingly dark patchouli and warm praline base. This contrast prevents the scent from becoming a simpl…

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Rare by Tiens is a soft oriental floral built around rose, magnolia and lotus over amber, benzoin, vanilla and patchouli. It opens with freesia, mandarin and red berries, so the first impression reads lightly fruity and floral before turning warmer and sweeter. On skin, this looks best for someone who wants an easy fe…

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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, Nilang 2011 or Rare?

Nilang 2011 takes 2 of 3 categories. Nilang 2011 is rated 3.82/5 from 724 votes; Rare is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes. Choose Nilang 2011 for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Rare for a floral and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nilang 2011 or Rare?

Nilang 2011 lasts longest (Nilang 2011 71/100, Rare 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nilang 2011 or Rare?

Rare projects furthest (Rare 88/100, Nilang 2011 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nilang 2011 and Rare smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lotus, Mandarin Orange, Freesia and Patchouli.

Is Nilang 2011 or Rare better for summer or winter?

Rare suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nilang 2011 and Rare?

Nilang 2011 has top notes of Melon, Peach, Lotus and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Clove, Blueberry, Jasmine and Freesia, a base of Patchouli, Vanille, Sweet Notes and Musk. Rare has top notes of Freesia, Mandarin Orange and Red Berries, heart notes of Rose, Lotus and Magnolia, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Vanille and Patchouli.