NILUS vs Excentric
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Excentric takes 4 of 7 categories.
NILUSChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
ExcentricChoose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
NILUS3/7
Excentric4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Excentric
- Community sentiment
- Excentric
- Longevity
- Excentric
- Sillage & projection
- NILUS
- Value for money
- NILUS
- Versatility
- Excentric
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- NILUS
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
NILUSNilafar du NilExcentricMahoganyWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.96/ 5 · 42 votes
Have 43%Had 3%Want 54%
4.60/ 5 · 35 votes
Have 46%Had 9%Want 45%
Category winnerExcentricRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate57%Love
13%Like
3%Ok
13%Dislike
13%Hate
30 votes
69%Love
23%Like
9%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
35 votes
Category winnerExcentricMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityExcentric
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%
amber100%
white floral92%
citrus84%
musky77%
fruity69%
sweet61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both white floral, amber and citrus
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
Mandarin OrangePearBergamotPink Pepper
Heart
Orange BlossomJasmineCassisLily-of-the-Valley
Base
VanillaAmberMuskBenzoinAmbroxan
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pear, Mandarin Orange and Orange Blossom. 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
Spring47
Summer35
Fall94
Winter100
Day35
Night100
Category winnerExcentricMost 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#32,474
PerfumerRoland Theil
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerNILUSHigher 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 →Mahogany's Excentric is a sweet floral fragrance built around orange blossom, fresh pear, and a warm amber base. It offers an easygoing, youthful option for daily wear, appealing to fans of contemporary sweet designer blends. The warm base keeps it stable, making it a reliable casual choice for cooler days or evenings.
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 Excentric?
Excentric takes 4 of 7 categories. NILUS is rated 3.96/5 from 42 votes; Excentric is rated 4.60/5 from 35 votes. Choose NILUS for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Excentric for a amber and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, NILUS or Excentric?
Excentric lasts longest (Excentric 78/100, NILUS 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, NILUS or Excentric?
NILUS projects furthest (NILUS 69/100, Excentric 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Do NILUS and Excentric smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, amber and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pear, Mandarin Orange and Orange Blossom.
Is NILUS or Excentric better for summer or winter?
For summer, NILUS is the stronger pick. For winter, Excentric is the stronger pick. NILUS suits daytime wear; Excentric suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in NILUS and Excentric?
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. Excentric has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Pear, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Cassis and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Musk and Benzoin.
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