Fragrance comparison

Ninfea vs Sensuale

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 486 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ninfea

Blumarine

3.66308 votes

Rank #13,318 FloralAquatic

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39%scent match

Some overlap

Sensuale

Intimissimi

3.62178 votes

Rank #14,492 FloralVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ninfea takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ninfea
Choose it for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Sensuale
Choose it for a floral and vanilla character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Ninfea4/7

Sensuale3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NinfeaBlumarine

SensualeIntimissimi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 308 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

3.62/ 5 · 178 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

Category winnerNinfeaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

47%Like

4%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

308 votes

21%Love

61%Like

2%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

154 votes

Category winnerSensualeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityNinfea

SillageNinfea

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value61

Category winnerSensualeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

aquatic91%

white floral83%

fresh spicy74%

amber65%

powdery56%

floral100%

vanilla92%

amber84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both floral, amber and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LotusPepperGardeniaOrange

Heart

Water LilyLavenderOrchidJasmine

Base

AmbergrisSandalwoodVanillaMusk

Top

Lotus

Heart

OrchidMyrtle

Base

VanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesLotus, Orchid and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day–

Night–

Spring34

Summer14

Fall88

Winter100

Day100

Night89

Category winnerSensualeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women87

Men7

Unisex7

Women87

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,318

PerfumerEmilie Coppermann

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#14,492

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerNinfeaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ninfea opens with a sharp burst of Guinea pepper and crisp citrus before settling into a wet, botanical heart dominated by water lily and lotus. Gardenia and jasmine add soft white floral weight, while lavender introduces a clean, slightly herbal edge that keeps the sweetness grounded. As the composition warms on skin…

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Sensuale by Intimissimi is an oriental floral designed for intimate evenings. It centers on a striking lotus opening that softens into a heart of orchid and myrtle. The base anchors the composition with warm vanilla and amber, creating a powdery and sweet finish. Best suited for late-night wear during cooler autumn mo…

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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, Ninfea or Sensuale?

Ninfea takes 4 of 7 categories. Ninfea is rated 3.66/5 from 308 votes; Sensuale is rated 3.62/5 from 178 votes. Choose Ninfea for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Sensuale for a floral and vanilla character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ninfea or Sensuale?

Ninfea lasts longest (Ninfea 68/100, Sensuale 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ninfea or Sensuale?

Ninfea projects furthest (Ninfea 65/100, Sensuale 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ninfea and Sensuale smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Lotus, Orchid and Vanilla.

Is Ninfea or Sensuale better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Ninfea and Sensuale?

Ninfea has top notes of Lotus, Pepper, Gardenia and Orange, heart notes of Water Lily, Lavender, Orchid and Jasmine, a base of Ambergris, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk. Sensuale has top notes of Lotus, heart notes of Orchid and Myrtle, a base of Vanilla and Amber.