Fragrance comparison

Nina L'Elixir vs Astana

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 2,445 ratings analysed

4 wins

Nina L'Elixir

Nina Ricci

3.892,436 votes

Rank #2,961 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Astana

Thera Cosméticos

3.899 votes

Rank #54,386 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nina L'Elixir takes 4 of 4 categories.

Nina L'Elixir
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Astana
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Nina L'Elixir4/4

Astana0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Nina L'Elixir
Sillage & projection: Nina L'Elixir
Value for money: Nina L'Elixir
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

AstanaThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 2,436 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.89/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 20%Had 20%Want 60%

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

44%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityNina L'Elixir

SillageNina L'Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value40

Category winnerNina L'ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet88%

citrus77%

fresh65%

sour53%

musky42%

citrus100%

fruity91%

sweet83%

fresh74%

woody65%

floral56%

Scent match58%Closely related · both fruity, citrus and sweet

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

Top

Candy appleLimeCaipirinhaCaramelVanilla

Heart

PeonyLady of the Night Flower

Base

Apple TreeMusk

InformationalShared notesCaipirinha, Candy apple 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

Spring99

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer75

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex2

Women98

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,961

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews152

Overall rank#54,386

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

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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Astana opens with a crisp hit of tart lime and crunchy candy apple, catching the air before settling into soft peony petals and smooth vanilla. Designed for warm spring afternoons, the scent balances zesty caipirinha top notes against a quiet base of apple tree wood and musk. It wears light and breezy during casual da…

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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 Astana?

Nina L'Elixir takes 4 of 4 categories. Nina L'Elixir is rated 3.89/5 from 2,436 votes; Astana is rated 3.89/5 from 9 votes. Choose Nina L'Elixir for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Astana for a citrus and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nina L'Elixir or Astana?

Nina L'Elixir lasts longest (Nina L'Elixir 62/100, Astana 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nina L'Elixir or Astana?

Projection is very close: Nina L'Elixir 54/100, Astana 53/100 for sillage.

Do Nina L'Elixir and Astana smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Caipirinha, Candy apple and Musk.

Is Nina L'Elixir or Astana better for summer or winter?

Astana suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nina L'Elixir and Astana?

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. Astana has top notes of Candy apple, Lime, Caipirinha and Caramel, heart notes of Peony and Lady of the Night Flower, a base of Apple Tree and Musk.