Fragrance comparison

NILUS vs Guido Maria Kretschmer For Her

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 81 ratings analysed

5 wins

NILUS

Nilafar du Nil

3.9642 votes

Rank #13,404 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Guido Maria Kretschmer For Her

3.7239 votes

Rank #43,594 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

NILUS takes 5 of 7 categories.

NILUS
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Guido Maria Kretschmer For Her
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

NILUS5/7

Guido Maria Kretschmer For Her2/7

Ratings & consensus: NILUS
Community sentiment: Guido Maria Kretschmer For Her
Longevity: NILUS
Sillage & projection: NILUS
Value for money: NILUS
Versatility: Guido Maria Kretschmer For Her
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 Nil

Guido Maria Kretschmer For HerLR

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 43%Had 3%Want 54%

3.72/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 38%Had 34%Want 28%

Category winnerNILUSRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

13%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

13%Hate

30 votes

8%Love

67%Like

15%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerGuido Maria Kretschmer For HerMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityNILUS

SillageNILUS

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value60

Category winnerNILUSBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

amber84%

woody77%

animalic69%

fresh61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

vanilla61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both white floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotPearMandarin OrangeGinger

Heart

Lily of the ValleyOrange BlossomJasmineCedar

Base

AmbergrisWoody NotesMuskAmber

Top

PearPlumMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

JasmineOrange BlossomRoseLotus

Base

VanillaMuskSandalwoodAmber

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 season

Spring65

Summer100

Fall60

Winter30

Day100

Night82

Spring100

Summer86

Fall86

Winter86

Day100

Night40

Category winnerGuido Maria Kretschmer For HerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex21

Women4

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,404

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#43,594

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerNILUSHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

NILUS 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 …

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Guido Maria Kretschmer For Her by LR is a fruity floral composition designed for daily wear. It features a bright opening of pear and mandarin orange, which transitions into a heart of jasmine and rose. The base remains warm and inviting, blending vanilla and musk to provide a balanced scent profile that suits various…

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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, NILUS or Guido Maria Kretschmer For Her?

NILUS takes 5 of 7 categories. NILUS is rated 3.96/5 from 42 votes; Guido Maria Kretschmer For Her is rated 3.72/5 from 39 votes. Choose NILUS for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Guido Maria Kretschmer For Her for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, NILUS or Guido Maria Kretschmer For Her?

NILUS lasts longest (NILUS 75/100, Guido Maria Kretschmer For Her 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, NILUS or Guido Maria Kretschmer For Her?

NILUS projects furthest (NILUS 69/100, Guido Maria Kretschmer For Her 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do NILUS and Guido Maria Kretschmer For Her smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pear, Mandarin Orange and Orange Blossom.

Is NILUS or Guido Maria Kretschmer For Her better for summer or winter?

For summer, NILUS is the stronger pick. For winter, Guido Maria Kretschmer For Her is the stronger pick. NILUS suits daytime wear; Guido Maria Kretschmer For Her suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in NILUS and Guido Maria Kretschmer For Her?

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. Guido Maria Kretschmer For Her has top notes of Pear, Plum, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Rose and Lotus, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Sandalwood and Amber.