Fragrance comparison

NILUS vs Zodiac

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 109 ratings analysed

NILUS

Nilafar du Nil

3.9642 votes

Rank #13,107 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Zodiac

PARIS CORNER

4.2567 votes

Rank #10,512 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zodiac takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

NILUS1/7

Zodiac5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NILUSNilafar du Nil

ZodiacPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 43%Had 3%Want 54%

4.25/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 46%Had 6%Want 48%

Category winnerZodiacRating 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

31%Like

10%Ok

1%Dislike

4%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerZodiacMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageNILUS

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value84

Category winnerZodiacBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

amber84%

woody77%

animalic69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

woody92%

fruity84%

fresh spicy77%

sweet69%

white floral61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both citrus, woody and white floral

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

PearBergamotGinger

Heart2 to 3 hours

Woody NotesOrange BlossomJasmine

Base6 to 8 hours

MuskVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pear, Ginger and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Zodiac, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer100

Fall60

Winter30

Day100

Night82

Spring95

Summer100

Fall86

Winter40

Day100

Night86

Category winnerZodiacMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex21

Women4

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,107

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#10,512

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerZodiacHigher 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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Zodiac by PARIS CORNER opens with a lively blend of crisp pear, zesty bergamot, and sharp ginger. That bright kick quickly meets a balanced heart of orange blossom and jasmine grounded by distinct woody notes. As the scent settles, a foundation of warm amber, soft vanilla, and prominent musk takes over, giving the cle…

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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 Zodiac?

Zodiac takes 5 of 7 categories. NILUS is rated 3.96/5 from 42 votes; Zodiac is rated 4.25/5 from 67 votes. Choose NILUS for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Zodiac for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, NILUS or Zodiac?

They last about the same: NILUS 75/100, Zodiac 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, NILUS or Zodiac?

NILUS projects furthest (NILUS 69/100, Zodiac 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do NILUS and Zodiac smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pear, Ginger and Orange Blossom.

Is NILUS or Zodiac better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in NILUS and Zodiac?

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. Zodiac has top notes of Pear, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Woody Notes, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Amber.