Fragrance comparison

Nio vs Harmonie

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 3,903 ratings analysed

5 wins

Nio

Xerjoff

4.203,870 votes

Rank #322 CitrusGreen

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48%scent match

Some overlap

Harmonie

Valeur Absolue

3.8533 votes

Rank #23,756 CitrusMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nio takes 5 of 7 categories.

Nio
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Harmonie
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Nio5/7

Harmonie2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NioXerjoff

HarmonieValeur Absolue

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 3,870 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

3.85/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 35%Had 19%Want 47%

Category winnerNioRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

24%Like

9%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

2,849 votes

27%Love

52%Like

6%Ok

9%Dislike

6%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerNioMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityNio

SillageNio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value56

Category winnerHarmonieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green91%

aromatic83%

woody74%

fresh spicy65%

white floral56%

citrus100%

musky92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

vanilla61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGreen NotesNeroli

Heart

CardamomPink PepperJasmineNutmeg

Base

VetyverVirginia CedarGuaiac WoodAmberPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

Sicilian BergamotCardamomOrange PeelNutmeg

Heart2-4 hrs

NeroliJasmineEarl Grey Tea

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskVanillaGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Neroli, Cardamom and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Harmonie, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter10

Day–

Night–

Spring89

Summer67

Fall100

Winter44

Day100

Night56

Category winnerHarmonieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex42

Women4

Men20

Unisex40

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#322

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews469

Overall rank#23,756

PerfumerCatherine Selig

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerNioHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Xerjoff Nio opens with a blast of crushed bergamot leaves and bitter neroli. Green stem notes cut through the tart citrus burst, giving the initial spray an intense, photorealistic crispness that feels immediately alive on warm summer skin. As the sharp top notes settle, dry vetiver, patchouli, and Virginia cedarwood…

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Harmonie by Valeur Absolue opens with a burst of Sicilian bergamot and sweet orange peel, sharpened gently by a sprinkle of cardamom and warm nutmeg. As the bright citrus sparkle settles, a calming brew of Earl Grey tea blends with soft neroli and clean jasmine petals. The base rests on cozy white musk, smooth guaiac …

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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, Nio or Harmonie?

Nio takes 5 of 7 categories. Nio is rated 4.20/5 from 3,870 votes; Harmonie is rated 3.85/5 from 33 votes. Choose Nio for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Harmonie for a citrus and musky character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nio or Harmonie?

Nio lasts longest (Nio 74/100, Harmonie 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nio or Harmonie?

Nio projects furthest (Nio 64/100, Harmonie 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nio and Harmonie smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Neroli, Cardamom and Jasmine.

Is Nio or Harmonie better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Nio and Harmonie?

Nio has top notes of Bergamot, Green Notes and Neroli, heart notes of Cardamom, Pink Pepper, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of Vetyver, Virginia Cedar, Guaiac Wood and Amber. Harmonie has top notes of Sicilian Bergamot, Cardamom, Orange Peel and Nutmeg, heart notes of Neroli, Jasmine and Earl Grey Tea, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Guaiac Wood.