NILUS vs Aoud Extraordinaire
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
NILUS takes 4 of 7 categories.
NILUSChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Aoud ExtraordinaireChoose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
NILUS4/7
Aoud Extraordinaire3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- NILUS
- Community sentiment
- Aoud Extraordinaire
- Longevity
- NILUS
- Sillage & projection
- NILUS
- Value for money
- NILUS
- Versatility
- Aoud Extraordinaire
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Aoud Extraordinaire
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
NILUSNilafar du NilAoud ExtraordinaireRoja DoveWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.96/ 5 · 42 votes
Have 43%Had 3%Want 54%
3.69/ 5 · 388 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
Category winnerNILUSRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate57%Love
13%Like
3%Ok
13%Dislike
13%Hate
30 votes
47%Love
19%Like
15%Ok
7%Dislike
12%Hate
235 votes
Category winnerAoud ExtraordinaireMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNILUS
SillageNILUS
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNILUSBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
citrus92%
amber84%
woody77%
animalic69%
fresh61%
sweet100%
fruity92%
white floral84%
powdery77%
citrus69%
woody61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotPearMandarin OrangeGinger
Heart
Lily of the ValleyOrange BlossomJasmineCedar
Base
AmbergrisWoody NotesMuskAmber
Top
PineappleMangoPearPeachGrapefruitApplePlumMandarin
Heart
Orange BlossomGeraniumCyclamenHeliotropeLily of the ValleyRose
Base
Cotton CandyToffeeCashmeranWoody NotesMuskVanillaLeatherAmber
InformationalShared notesPear, Lily of the Valley, Orange Blossom 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 seasonSpring65
Summer100
Fall60
Winter30
Day100
Night82
Spring100
Summer95
Fall0
Winter63
Day–
Night–
Category winnerAoud ExtraordinaireMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#13,404
PerfumerChris Maurice
Launched—
Reviews10
Overall rank#5,400
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews104
Category winnerAoud ExtraordinaireHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNILUS by Nilafar du Nil is a vibrant citrus-aromatic fragrance that highlights the cooling clarity of ginger and orange blossom. Designed by Chris Maurice, it strikes a balance between zesty daytime freshness and a grounded, woody base. This versatile composition is well-suited for professional environments or casual …
Reviews →Aoud Extraordinaire opens like a bright tropical candy haze, with mango, pineapple, citrus and soft florals giving it a glossy, cheerful feel. On skin, it usually turns sweeter, powderier and more woody, with vanilla, amber, cashmeran and a smoother oud effect in the dry-down. It leans more feminine than the name sugg…
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, NILUS or Aoud Extraordinaire?
NILUS takes 4 of 7 categories. NILUS is rated 3.96/5 from 42 votes; Aoud Extraordinaire is rated 3.69/5 from 388 votes. Choose NILUS for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Aoud Extraordinaire for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, NILUS or Aoud Extraordinaire?
They last about the same: NILUS 75/100, Aoud Extraordinaire 73/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, NILUS or Aoud Extraordinaire?
NILUS projects furthest (NILUS 69/100, Aoud Extraordinaire 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do NILUS and Aoud Extraordinaire smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Pear, Lily of the Valley, Orange Blossom and Woody Notes.
Is NILUS or Aoud Extraordinaire better for summer or winter?
For summer, NILUS is the stronger pick. For winter, Aoud Extraordinaire is the stronger pick. NILUS suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in NILUS and Aoud Extraordinaire?
NILUS has top notes of Bergamot, Pear, Mandarin Orange and Ginger, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Cedar, a base of Ambergris, Woody Notes, Musk and Amber. Aoud Extraordinaire has top notes of Pineapple, Mango, Pear and Peach, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Geranium, Cyclamen and Heliotrope, a base of Cotton Candy, Toffee, Cashmeran and Woody Notes.
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