Fragrance comparison

NILUS vs Liz Intenso

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 273 ratings analysed

5 wins

NILUS

Nilafar du Nil

3.9642 votes

Rank #13,344 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Liz Intenso

O Boticário

3.88231 votes

Rank #30,716 WoodyFruity

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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 longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Liz Intenso
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter.

NILUS5/7

Liz Intenso2/7

Ratings & consensus: Liz Intenso
Community sentiment: Liz Intenso
Longevity: NILUS
Sillage & projection: NILUS
Value for money: NILUS
Versatility: NILUS
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

Liz IntensoO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 43%Had 3%Want 54%

3.88/ 5 · 231 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerLiz IntensoRating 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

45%Love

24%Like

14%Ok

11%Dislike

7%Hate

231 votes

Category winnerLiz IntensoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityNILUS

SillageNILUS

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value64

Category winnerNILUSBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

amber84%

woody77%

animalic69%

fresh61%

woody100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

amber69%

earthy61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and amber

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

Red FruitsPearMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

RoseIrisJasmineLily of the Valley

Base

SandalwoodAmberPatchouliMousse de SaxeCashmeranHaitian VetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pear, Mandarin Orange and Lily of the Valley. 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

Spring52

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNILUSMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex21

Women4

Men1

Unisex12

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,344

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#30,716

PerfumerEmilie Coppermann

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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Liz Intenso by O Boticário opens with a bright burst of sweet red berries, juicy pear, and sparkling bergamot that quickly softens into something much deeper and cozier. At its center, velvety rose petals and powdery iris create a clean, elegant floral heart without smelling dated or soapy. The dry-down reveals rich s…

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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 Liz Intenso?

NILUS takes 5 of 7 categories. NILUS is rated 3.96/5 from 42 votes; Liz Intenso is rated 3.88/5 from 231 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 Liz Intenso for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, NILUS or Liz Intenso?

NILUS lasts longest (NILUS 75/100, Liz Intenso 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, NILUS or Liz Intenso?

NILUS projects furthest (NILUS 69/100, Liz Intenso 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do NILUS and Liz Intenso smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pear, Mandarin Orange and Lily of the Valley.

Is NILUS or Liz Intenso better for summer or winter?

For summer, NILUS is the stronger pick. For winter, Liz Intenso is the stronger pick. NILUS suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in NILUS and Liz Intenso?

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. Liz Intenso has top notes of Red Fruits, Pear, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Iris, Jasmine and Lily of the Valley, a base of Sandalwood, Amber, Patchouli and Mousse de Saxe.