Fragrance comparison

Ninel No. 26 vs Sofia

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

Ninel No. 26

Ninel Perfume

4.005 votes

Rank #61,104 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Sofia

Maison Anthony Marmin

4.673 votes

Rank #51,065 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sofia takes 3 of 3 categories.

Ninel No. 26
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Sofia
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ninel No. 260/3

Sofia3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ninel No. 26Ninel Perfume

SofiaMaison Anthony Marmin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 17%Had 17%Want 67%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 30%Had 10%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevitySofia

SillageSofia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

vanilla92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

citrus69%

patchouli61%

powdery100%

woody91%

amber83%

musky74%

rose65%

white floral56%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitBergamot

Heart

JasmineRoseNarcissusGeranium

Base

PatchouliVanillaOlibanumTonka BeanSandalwoodMusk

Notes

SandalwoodOlibanumFrench RoseJasminePowdery NotesMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Rose, Olibanum and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer67

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,104

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,065

PerfumerAnthony Abdul Karim Marmin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSofiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ninel No. 26 opens with sharp grapefruit and crisp bergamot before settling into a dark floral heart of rose, narcissus, and geranium. As it dries down, earthy patchouli, warm vanilla, and resinous olibanum create a dense, woody base. It offers an amber floral option for cool evening wear without feeling heavy.

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Sofia by Maison Anthony Marmin offers a rich, Middle Eastern-inspired profile. Centered on sandalwood, olibanum, and French rose, this fragrance relies on a base of powdery white musk for depth. It functions as a bold unisex option, ideal for those who prefer heavy, resinous, and floral profiles that feel opulent and …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ninel No. 26 or Sofia?

Sofia takes 3 of 3 categories. Ninel No. 26 is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; Sofia is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Ninel No. 26 for a woody and vanilla character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Sofia for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ninel No. 26 or Sofia?

Sofia lasts longest (Sofia 100/100, Ninel No. 26 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ninel No. 26 or Sofia?

Sofia projects furthest (Sofia 75/100, Ninel No. 26 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ninel No. 26 and Sofia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Rose, Olibanum and Sandalwood.

Is Ninel No. 26 or Sofia better for summer or winter?

Ninel No. 26 suits daytime wear; Sofia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ninel No. 26 and Sofia?

Ninel No. 26 has top notes of Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Narcissus and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Olibanum and Tonka Bean. Sofia features Sandalwood, Olibanum, French Rose, Jasmine and Powdery Notes.