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NILUS vs Santorini Wander Bubble

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

Updated 60 ratings analysed
Closely related
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.

  • Santorini Wander Bubble

    Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

NILUS5/5
Santorini Wander Bubble0/5
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
Santorini Wander BubbleThe Bubble Collection
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.96/ 5 · 42 votes
Have 43%Had 3%Want 54%
3.83/ 5 · 18 votes
Have 22%Had 8%Want 71%
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

56%Love
11%Like
11%Ok
6%Dislike
17%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage45
♥ Love / hate71
Category winners

LongevityNILUS

SillageNILUS

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value66
¤ Price value54
Category winnerNILUSBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
citrus92%
amber84%
woody77%
animalic69%
fresh61%
white floral100%
citrus90%
marine80%
aromatic70%
woody60%
sweet50%
Scent match55%Closely related · both white floral, citrus and woody

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
Sea waterBergamotMandarin OrangePink Pepper
Heart
Orange BlossomJasmineNeroliCedarPear
Base
MuskAmberSeaweedVetiver
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
Spring77
Summer100
Fall31
Winter23
Day100
Night38
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men75
Unisex21
Women4
Men11
Unisex58
Women32
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,404

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#58,262

PerfumerVincent Kuczinski

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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Santorini Wander Bubble is a bright, Mediterranean-inspired fragrance that balances citrus and marine notes. Opening with zesty bergamot and mandarin, it settles into a crisp heart of orange blossom and pear. A foundation of seaweed, musk, and vetiver provides a clean, salty finish. It is a versatile, unisex option id…

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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 Santorini Wander Bubble?

NILUS takes 5 of 5 categories. NILUS is rated 3.96/5 from 42 votes; Santorini Wander Bubble is rated 3.83/5 from 18 votes. Choose NILUS for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Santorini Wander Bubble for a white floral and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, NILUS or Santorini Wander Bubble?

NILUS lasts longest (NILUS 75/100, Santorini Wander Bubble 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, NILUS or Santorini Wander Bubble?

NILUS projects furthest (NILUS 69/100, Santorini Wander Bubble 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do NILUS and Santorini Wander Bubble smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pear, Mandarin Orange and Orange Blossom.

Is NILUS or Santorini Wander Bubble better for summer or winter?

NILUS suits daytime wear; Santorini Wander Bubble suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in NILUS and Santorini Wander Bubble?

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. Santorini Wander Bubble has top notes of Sea water, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Neroli and Cedar, a base of Musk, Amber, Seaweed and Vetiver.

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