Nin-Shar vs Origin
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Origin takes 4 of 5 categories.
Nin-SharChoose it for a rose and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
OriginChoose it for a vanilla and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Nin-Shar1/5
Origin4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Origin
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Origin
- Sillage & projection
- Origin
- Value for money
- Origin
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Nin-Shar
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Nin-SharJul et Mad ParisOriginAqualisWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.92/ 5 · 417 votes
Have 37%Had 19%Want 44%
4.20/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 33%Had 12%Want 55%
Category winnerOriginRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
36%Like
13%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate
319 votes
60%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
5%Dislike
10%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOrigin
SillageOrigin
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOriginBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothrose100%
amber92%
woody84%
vanilla77%
warm spicy69%
balsamic61%
vanilla100%
rose92%
woody84%
patchouli77%
white floral69%
floral61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both rose, vanilla and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
RoseArtemisiaBergamot
Heart
Turkish RosePatchouliEgyptian Jasmine
Base
Bourbon VanillaAgarwood (Oud)IncenseBenzoinSandalwoodVirginia Cedar
Notes
Bourbon VanillaTurkish RoseEgyptian JasminePatchouliPapyrus
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesTurkish Rose, Patchouli, Egyptian Jasmine and Bourbon Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring80
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring22
Summer11
Fall78
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,499
PerfumerSidonie Lancesseur
Launched—
Reviews45
Overall rank#22,715
PerfumerAmandine Galliano
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerNin-SharHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNin-Shar by Jul et Mad Paris delivers a bold rose-oud blend that feels both opulent and approachable. Opening with sharp, effervescent citrus and rose, it settles into a resinous base of vanilla and sandalwood. This fragrance suits those looking for a sophisticated, versatile scent that performs well across autumn eve…
Reviews →Aqualis Origin opens with an immediate wallop of jammy Turkish rose and rich Bourbon vanilla, supported by earthy French patchouli and papyrus. Created by perfumer Amandine Galliano in 2016, this unisex Oriental perfume leans dense, smoky, and warm on skin. It strikes an intriguing balance between opulent floral sweet…
Reviews →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, Nin-Shar or Origin?
Origin takes 4 of 5 categories. Nin-Shar is rated 3.92/5 from 417 votes; Origin is rated 4.20/5 from 20 votes. Choose Nin-Shar for a rose and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Origin for a vanilla and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Nin-Shar or Origin?
They last about the same: Origin 78/100, Nin-Shar 76/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Nin-Shar or Origin?
Origin projects furthest (Origin 73/100, Nin-Shar 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Nin-Shar and Origin smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, vanilla and woody accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Patchouli, Egyptian Jasmine and Bourbon Vanilla.
Is Nin-Shar or Origin better for summer or winter?
Origin suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Nin-Shar and Origin?
Nin-Shar has top notes of Rose, Artemisia and Bergamot, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Patchouli and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Agarwood (Oud), Incense and Benzoin. Origin features Bourbon Vanilla, Turkish Rose, Egyptian Jasmine, Patchouli and Papyrus.
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