Fragrance comparison

NILUS vs Lavender Spa

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 59 ratings analysed

5 wins

NILUS

Nilafar du Nil

3.9642 votes

Rank #13,404 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Lavender Spa

Yardley

4.0017 votes

Rank #49,101 LavenderWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

NILUS takes 5 of 5 categories.

NILUS
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Lavender Spa
Choose it for a lavender and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

NILUS5/5

Lavender Spa0/5

Ratings & consensus: NILUS
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: NILUS
Sillage & projection: NILUS
Value for money: NILUS
Versatility: Not scored
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

Lavender SpaYardley

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 43%Had 3%Want 54%

4.00/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 29%Had 20%Want 51%

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

24%Love

65%Like

0%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity36

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNILUS

SillageNILUS

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNILUSBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

amber84%

woody77%

animalic69%

fresh61%

lavender100%

woody91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy74%

citrus65%

sweet56%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody 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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderPearBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

Orange BlossomLilyJasmineRose

Base3-5 hrs

Precious WoodsSandalwoodTonka BeanAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pear, Mandarin Orange and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Lavender Spa, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer100

Fall60

Winter30

Day100

Night82

Spring83

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#49,101

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Yardley Lavender Spa smells like a soothing weekend bath in an airy cottage. The first spray delivers a brisk splash of clean English lavender mixed with juicy pear, tart bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus tones soften into a gentle floral heart of orange blossom, tender lily…

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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 Lavender Spa?

NILUS takes 5 of 5 categories. NILUS is rated 3.96/5 from 42 votes; Lavender Spa is rated 4.00/5 from 17 votes. Choose NILUS for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Lavender Spa for a lavender and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, NILUS or Lavender Spa?

NILUS lasts longest (NILUS 75/100, Lavender Spa 36/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, NILUS or Lavender Spa?

NILUS projects furthest (NILUS 69/100, Lavender Spa 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do NILUS and Lavender Spa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pear, Mandarin Orange and Orange Blossom.

Is NILUS or Lavender Spa better for summer or winter?

NILUS suits daytime wear; Lavender Spa suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in NILUS and Lavender Spa?

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. Lavender Spa has top notes of Lavender, Pear, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lily, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Precious Woods, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Amber.