Fragrance comparison

Nina Nature vs Forever

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 790 ratings analysed

Nina Nature

Nina Ricci

3.63171 votes

Rank #16,816 White FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Forever

Mariah Carey

4.00619 votes

Rank #1,521 White FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Forever takes 6 of 7 categories.

Nina Nature
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer.
Forever
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Nina Nature1/7

Forever6/7

Ratings & consensus: Forever
Community sentiment: Forever
Longevity: Forever
Sillage & projection: Forever
Value for money: Forever
Versatility: Nina Nature
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Forever

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nina NatureNina Ricci

ForeverMariah Carey

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.63/ 5 · 171 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 619 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerForeverRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

40%Like

24%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

171 votes

36%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

619 votes

Category winnerForeverMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityForever

SillageForever

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value71

Category winnerForeverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fresh90%

citrus80%

fruity70%

musky60%

green50%

white floral100%

green88%

fresh77%

tuberose65%

fruity53%

floral42%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both white floral, fresh and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Granny Smith appleItalian Lemon

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

White MuskVanilla

Top15-30 mins

Granny Smith appleLotusNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

GardeniaTuberoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

White MuskSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGranny Smith apple, Lily-of-the-Valley and White Musk. Durations are only published for Forever, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer100

Fall22

Winter9

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNina NatureMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex14

Women85

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

Casual 36%Work 33%Date 21%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,816

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis, Olivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#1,521

PerfumerOlivier Gillotin

Launched—

Reviews154

Category winnerForeverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nina Nature opens with a sharp burst of crisp Granny Smith apple and sour Italian Lemon that mimics a chilled carbonated citrus drink. Within fifteen minutes, the tart fruit top softens into a clean, watery heart of Lily-of-the-Valley and white Jasmine. The dry-down settles close to the skin on a soft cushion of White…

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Mariah Carey Forever delivers a crisp, bright splash of crisp Granny Smith apple, aquatic lotus, and sunny neroli right from the first spray. Rather than turning sticky or syrupy like many celebrity releases from its era, the scent quickly opens into a clean, lush garden of gardenia, creamy tuberose, and dewy lily-of-…

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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 Nature or Forever?

Forever takes 6 of 7 categories. Nina Nature is rated 3.63/5 from 171 votes; Forever is rated 4.00/5 from 619 votes. Choose Nina Nature for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer. Choose Forever for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nina Nature or Forever?

Forever lasts longest (Forever 65/100, Nina Nature 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nina Nature or Forever?

Forever projects furthest (Forever 59/100, Nina Nature 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nina Nature and Forever smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fresh and green accords. Common notes include Granny Smith apple, Lily-of-the-Valley and White Musk.

Is Nina Nature or Forever better for summer or winter?

For summer, Nina Nature is the stronger pick. For winter, Forever is the stronger pick. Forever suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nina Nature and Forever?

Nina Nature has top notes of Granny Smith apple and Italian Lemon, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of White Musk and Vanilla. Forever has top notes of Granny Smith apple, Lotus and Neroli, heart notes of Gardenia, Tuberose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of White Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli.