Fragrance comparison

Nina L'Elixir vs Acqua di Venezia (Italian Journey No. 1)

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 2,441 ratings analysed

2 wins

Nina L'Elixir

Nina Ricci

3.892,436 votes

Rank #2,961 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Acqua di Venezia (Italian Journey No. 1)

DSH Perfumes

3.805 votes

Rank #56,096 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nina L'Elixir takes 2 of 3 categories.

Nina L'Elixir
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Acqua di Venezia (Italian Journey No. 1)
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Nina L'Elixir2/3

Acqua di Venezia (Italian Journey No. 1)1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Nina L'Elixir
Sillage & projection: Acqua di Venezia (Italian Journey No. 1)
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nina L'Elixir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nina L'ElixirNina Ricci

Acqua di Venezia (Italian Journey No. 1)DSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 2,436 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 12%Had 8%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

49%Like

3%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

2,436 votes

20%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityNina L'Elixir

SillageAcqua di Venezia (Italian Journey No. 1)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet88%

citrus77%

fresh65%

sour53%

musky42%

citrus100%

green92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

white floral69%

fruity61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Amalfi LemonCaipirinha

Heart

Red BerriesJasmineCandy apple

Base

MuskAmberCedar

Top15-30 mins

BergamotAmalfi LemonBlood OrangeGalbanum

Heart2-3 hrs

SyringaRed Berries

Base4-5 hrs

AmberMusk

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Red Berries, Musk and Amber. Durations are only published for Acqua di Venezia (Italian Journey No. 1), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring99

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex2

Women98

Not enough votes yet

Casual 43%Work 35%Date 15%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,961

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews152

Overall rank#56,096

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNina L'ElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nina L'Elixir by Nina Ricci opens with sharp Amalfi lemon and a crisp Caipirinha lime accord before settling into candied red apple and tart red berries. Clean jasmine softens the fruity intensity in the heart, while musk and cedar ground the dry-down. It works best during cool autumn mornings or chilly spring afterno…

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Acqua di Venezia opens with an immediate, refreshing splash of tart Amalfi lemon, juicy blood orange, and zesty bergamot. The bright citrus feels brisk and sunny. A sharp streak of bitter green galbanum cuts directly through the sweet juice, giving the opening the crisp bite of crushed stems and citrus leaves. Within …

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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, Nina L'Elixir or Acqua di Venezia (Italian Journey No. 1)?

Nina L'Elixir takes 2 of 3 categories. Nina L'Elixir is rated 3.89/5 from 2,436 votes; Acqua di Venezia (Italian Journey No. 1) is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Nina L'Elixir for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Acqua di Venezia (Italian Journey No. 1) for a citrus and green character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nina L'Elixir or Acqua di Venezia (Italian Journey No. 1)?

Nina L'Elixir lasts longest (Nina L'Elixir 62/100, Acqua di Venezia (Italian Journey No. 1) 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nina L'Elixir or Acqua di Venezia (Italian Journey No. 1)?

Acqua di Venezia (Italian Journey No. 1) projects furthest (Acqua di Venezia (Italian Journey No. 1) 58/100, Nina L'Elixir 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nina L'Elixir and Acqua di Venezia (Italian Journey No. 1) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Red Berries, Musk and Amber.

Is Nina L'Elixir or Acqua di Venezia (Italian Journey No. 1) better for summer or winter?

Acqua di Venezia (Italian Journey No. 1) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nina L'Elixir and Acqua di Venezia (Italian Journey No. 1)?

Nina L'Elixir has top notes of Amalfi Lemon and Caipirinha, heart notes of Red Berries, Jasmine and Candy apple, a base of Musk, Amber and Cedar. Acqua di Venezia (Italian Journey No. 1) has top notes of Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Blood Orange and Galbanum, heart notes of Syringa and Red Berries, a base of Amber and Musk.