Fragrance comparison

Nina L'Elixir vs Superdry Dry

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 2,441 ratings analysed

4 wins

Nina L'Elixir

Nina Ricci

3.892,436 votes

Rank #2,961 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Superdry Dry

Superdry

2.405 votes

Rank #63,912 CitrusAromatic

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.
Superdry Dry
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Nina L'Elixir4/4

Superdry Dry0/4

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

Superdry DrySuperdry

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 2,436 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

2.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 7%Had 20%Want 73%

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

0%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

80%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

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate35

Category winners

LongevityNina L'Elixir

SillageNina L'Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value25

Category winnerNina L'ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet88%

citrus77%

fresh65%

sour53%

musky42%

citrus100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

earthy65%

warm spicy53%

fresh spicy42%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both citrus

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 LemonBergamotGrapefruitRed BerriesEucalyptus

Heart

CardamomPink PepperRose

Base

VetiverPatchoulioak mossMusk

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Red Berries 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–

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex2

Women98

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,961

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews152

Overall rank#63,912

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Superdry Dry is a woody chypre that opens with a sharp burst of Amalfi lemon, grapefruit, and eucalyptus. As it develops on skin, notes of cardamom and pink pepper emerge, eventually settling into a base of vetiver, oak moss, and musk. It presents as an aromatic, citrus-heavy scent designed for everyday wear, though i…

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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 Superdry Dry?

Nina L'Elixir takes 4 of 4 categories. Nina L'Elixir is rated 3.89/5 from 2,436 votes; Superdry Dry is rated 2.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Nina L'Elixir for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Superdry Dry for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Nina L'Elixir or Superdry Dry?

Nina L'Elixir lasts longest (Nina L'Elixir 62/100, Superdry Dry 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nina L'Elixir or Superdry Dry?

Nina L'Elixir projects furthest (Nina L'Elixir 54/100, Superdry Dry 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nina L'Elixir and Superdry Dry smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Red Berries and Musk.

Is Nina L'Elixir or Superdry Dry better for summer or winter?

Superdry Dry suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nina L'Elixir and Superdry Dry?

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. Superdry Dry has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Red Berries, heart notes of Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, oak moss and Musk.