NILUS vs Blue Talisman
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%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 longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Blue TalismanChoose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
NILUS4/7
Blue Talisman3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Blue Talisman
- Community sentiment
- Blue Talisman
- Longevity
- NILUS
- Sillage & projection
- NILUS
- Value for money
- NILUS
- Versatility
- NILUS
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Blue Talisman
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
NILUSNilafar du NilBlue TalismanEx NihiloWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.96/ 5 · 42 votes
Have 43%Had 3%Want 54%
4.16/ 5 · 3,915 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
Category winnerBlue TalismanRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate57%Love
13%Like
3%Ok
13%Dislike
13%Hate
30 votes
49%Love
28%Like
14%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate
3,915 votes
Category winnerBlue TalismanMost 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%
citrus100%
fruity92%
musky84%
sweet77%
woody69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both 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
Top15-30 mins
PearBergamotMandarin OrangeGinger
Heart2-4 hrs
Orange BlossomGeorgywood
Base6-8+ hrs
MuskAmbrofix™AkigalawoodCedar
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pear, Mandarin Orange and Ginger. Durations are only published for Blue Talisman, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring65
Summer100
Fall60
Winter30
Day100
Night82
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter31
Day100
Night46
Category winnerNILUSMost 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#1,205
PerfumerJordi Fernández
Launched2023
Reviews205
Category winnerBlue TalismanHigher 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 →Blue Talisman by Ex Nihilo opens with an invigorating splash of crisp bergamot, juicy sweet pear, and fresh ginger that feels instantly bright and cheerful. As the initial sparkling citrus calms down over the first half hour, soft orange blossom and clean modern woods step in to create an airy, comforting aroma remini…
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 Blue Talisman?
NILUS takes 4 of 7 categories. NILUS is rated 3.96/5 from 42 votes; Blue Talisman is rated 4.16/5 from 3,915 votes. Choose NILUS for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Blue Talisman for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, NILUS or Blue Talisman?
NILUS lasts longest (NILUS 75/100, Blue Talisman 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, NILUS or Blue Talisman?
NILUS projects furthest (NILUS 69/100, Blue Talisman 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do NILUS and Blue Talisman smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pear, Mandarin Orange and Ginger.
Is NILUS or Blue Talisman better for summer or winter?
For summer, NILUS is the stronger pick. For winter, Blue Talisman is the stronger pick. NILUS suits daytime wear; Blue Talisman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in NILUS and Blue Talisman?
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. Blue Talisman has top notes of Pear, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Ginger, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Georgywood, a base of Musk, Ambrofix™, Akigalawood and Cedar.
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