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Nirvana vs Rose Oud

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

Updated 20 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Oud takes 2 of 2 categories.

  • Nirvana

    Choose it for a woody and amber character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

  • Rose Oud

    Choose it for a oud and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Nirvana0/2
Rose Oud2/2
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Not scored
Sillage & projection
Not scored
Value for money
Rose Oud
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Rose Oud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
NirvanaNany London Parfums
Rose OudMaison Alhambra
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
2.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
4.06/ 5 · 16 votes
Have 36%Had 6%Want 59%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
25%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
75%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

44%Love
31%Like
13%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ LongevityN/A
〰 SillageN/A
♥ Love / hate25
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value0
¤ Price value84
Category winnerRose OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
amber92%
musky84%
warm spicy77%
powdery69%
aromatic61%
oud100%
woody83%
warm spicy65%
amber48%
fresh spicy30%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Lily-of-the-ValleyBergamotFig LeafMagnoliacannabisOrangeSpices
Heart
Ylang-YlangIso E SuperOrris RootWhite MuskLabdanumCinnamonHoneyelemi
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliAmbergrisAgarwoodVanillaOakmossVetiverIncense
Top
Labdanum
Heart
PatchouliSaffronRose
Base
AgarwoodOudSandalwoodCedar
InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Agarwood. 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
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring25
Summer13
Fall75
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men41
Unisex53
Women6
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#79,032

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,226

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerRose OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nirvana by Nany London Parfums is a rare unisex chypre launched in 2024. It merges fresh fig leaf, cannabis, and magnolia with a deep base of civet, oakmoss, and agarwood. Crafted for daring collectors, this intense blend suits crisp autumn nights when you want an earthy, animalic signature.

Reviews →

Rose Oud by Maison Alhambra presents a dry, resinous take on the traditional rose and oud pairing. Focused on smoky labdanum and woody patchouli, it creates an earthy profile that leans away from floral sweetness. This unisex composition offers a grounded experience, making it a reliable choice for those seeking a cam…

Reviews →
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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Nirvana or Rose Oud?

Rose Oud takes 2 of 2 categories. Nirvana is rated 2.00/5 from 4 votes; Rose Oud is rated 4.06/5 from 16 votes. Choose Nirvana for a woody and amber character. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Rose Oud for a oud and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Do Nirvana and Rose Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Agarwood.

Is Nirvana or Rose Oud better for summer or winter?

Nirvana suits day or night wear; Rose Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nirvana and Rose Oud?

Nirvana has top notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Bergamot, Fig Leaf and Magnolia, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Iso E Super, Orris Root and White Musk, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Ambergris and Agarwood. Rose Oud has top notes of Labdanum, heart notes of Patchouli, Saffron and Rose, a base of Agarwood, Oud, Sandalwood and Cedar.

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