Fragrance comparison

NILUS vs Treasure

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 115 ratings analysed

NILUS

Nilafar du Nil

3.9642 votes

Rank #12,117 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Treasure

Zimaya

4.4173 votes

Rank #9,684 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Treasure takes 4 of 7 categories.

NILUS
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Treasure
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

NILUS3/7

Treasure4/7

Ratings & consensus: Treasure
Community sentiment: Treasure
Longevity: NILUS
Sillage & projection: NILUS
Value for money: Treasure
Versatility: NILUS
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Treasure

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

NILUSNilafar du Nil

TreasureZimaya

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 43%Had 3%Want 54%

4.41/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%

Category winnerTreasureRating 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

52%Love

40%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

1%Hate

73 votes

Category winnerTreasureMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityNILUS

SillageNILUS

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value89

Category winnerTreasureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

amber84%

woody77%

animalic69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

woody88%

musky77%

warm spicy65%

amber53%

powdery42%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, woody 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

BergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

Woody NotesAmber

Base

Spicy NotesMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Woody Notes and Musk. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNILUSMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex21

Women4

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,117

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#9,684

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerTreasureHigher 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 …

Reviews →

Zimaya Treasure opens with a heavy punch of mandarin orange and sour bergamot, giving off a fizzy citrus blast that feels bright and loud in hot weather. Within twenty minutes, the sharp fruit softens as dry woody notes and warm amber settle into the middle layer. Clean musk and light spices hold the baseline, keeping…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, NILUS or Treasure?

Treasure takes 4 of 7 categories. NILUS is rated 3.96/5 from 42 votes; Treasure is rated 4.41/5 from 73 votes. Choose NILUS for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Treasure for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, NILUS or Treasure?

NILUS lasts longest (NILUS 75/100, Treasure 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, NILUS or Treasure?

NILUS projects furthest (NILUS 69/100, Treasure 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do NILUS and Treasure smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Woody Notes and Musk.

Is NILUS or Treasure better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in NILUS and Treasure?

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. Treasure has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Woody Notes and Amber, a base of Spicy Notes and Musk.