Fragrance comparison

Nina L'Elixir vs Dukes Carpet

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 2,499 ratings analysed

Nina L'Elixir

Nina Ricci

3.892,436 votes

Rank #2,961 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Dukes Carpet

Anti

4.1063 votes

Rank #9,960 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dukes Carpet takes 4 of 5 categories.

Nina L'Elixir
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Dukes Carpet
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Nina L'Elixir1/5

Dukes Carpet4/5

Ratings & consensus: Dukes Carpet
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dukes Carpet
Sillage & projection: Dukes Carpet
Value for money: Dukes Carpet
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

Dukes CarpetAnti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 2,436 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

4.10/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 14%Had 1%Want 85%

Category winnerDukes CarpetRating 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

47%Love

41%Like

12%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityDukes Carpet

SillageDukes Carpet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value51

Category winnerDukes CarpetBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet88%

citrus77%

fresh65%

sour53%

musky42%

aromatic100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

citrus65%

fresh53%

herbal42%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both citrus and fresh

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

Amalfi LemonGingerCedarCardamom

Heart

GinJuniperRed Berries

Base

Old Furniture

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Red Berries and Cedar. 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

Summer83

Fall50

Winter33

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex2

Women98

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,961

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews152

Overall rank#9,960

PerfumerKarine Vinchon Spehner

Launched—

Reviews21

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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Dukes Carpet smells like a crisp gin cocktail poured over polished cedar. Amalfi lemon, ginger and cardamom give it a bright, spicy lift, while juniper and gin keep the heart aromatic and dry. The wear feels fresh but dressed up, with an old-wood base that suits spring and summer days especially well. It leans unisex,…

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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 Dukes Carpet?

Dukes Carpet takes 4 of 5 categories. Nina L'Elixir is rated 3.89/5 from 2,436 votes; Dukes Carpet is rated 4.10/5 from 63 votes. Choose Nina L'Elixir for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Dukes Carpet for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nina L'Elixir or Dukes Carpet?

Dukes Carpet lasts longest (Dukes Carpet 65/100, Nina L'Elixir 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nina L'Elixir or Dukes Carpet?

Dukes Carpet projects furthest (Dukes Carpet 61/100, Nina L'Elixir 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nina L'Elixir and Dukes Carpet smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Red Berries and Cedar.

Is Nina L'Elixir or Dukes Carpet better for summer or winter?

Dukes Carpet suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nina L'Elixir and Dukes Carpet?

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. Dukes Carpet has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Ginger, Cedar and Cardamom, heart notes of Gin, Juniper and Red Berries, a base of Old Furniture.