Fragrance comparison

Nirvana vs Colour Me Indigo

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 4 ratings analysed

4 wins

Nirvana

Vasuki Amara

5.002 votes

Rank #48,429 VanillaWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Colour Me Indigo

Milton Lloyd

4.002 votes

Rank #59,095 White FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nirvana takes 4 of 4 categories.

Nirvana
Choose it for a vanilla and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Colour Me Indigo
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Nirvana4/4

Colour Me Indigo0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NirvanaVasuki Amara

Colour Me IndigoMilton Lloyd

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNirvana

SillageNirvana

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNirvanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

white floral92%

woody84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

amber92%

vanilla84%

citrus77%

cacao69%

sweet61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both white floral, vanilla and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BlackcurrantGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineOrange

Base6-10+ hrs

VanillaSandalwoodAmber

Top

Orange BlossomBergamotBlackcurrantAlmond

Heart

Bulgarian RoseTuberoseJasminePeach

Base

AmberCocoaTonka BeanVanillaCedarwoodSandalwoodPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesBlackcurrant, Jasmine, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Nirvana, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 35%Party 27%Casual 22%Work 17%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,429

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,095

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNirvanaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nirvana by Vasuki Amara is a warm, resinous fruit fragrance built around contrasting sweet and tart layers. The opening delivers a sharp burst of dark blackcurrant and zesty ginger. You notice the bite immediately. Within fifteen minutes, the sharpness softens into juicy orange pulp and creamy jasmine petals. This hea…

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Colour Me Indigo by Milton Lloyd opens with a bright citrus splash of bergamot and sweet orange blossom, immediately offset by a tart blackcurrant note. As the liquid warms on your skin, a velvety almond accord begins to soften the sharp fruity edges. This initial sweetness transitions into a dense floral heart of tub…

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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, Nirvana or Colour Me Indigo?

Nirvana takes 4 of 4 categories. Nirvana is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Colour Me Indigo is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Nirvana for a vanilla and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Colour Me Indigo for a white floral and amber character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nirvana or Colour Me Indigo?

Nirvana lasts longest (Nirvana 90/100, Colour Me Indigo 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nirvana or Colour Me Indigo?

Nirvana projects furthest (Nirvana 88/100, Colour Me Indigo 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nirvana and Colour Me Indigo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, vanilla and citrus accords. Common notes include Blackcurrant, Jasmine, Vanilla and Sandalwood.

Is Nirvana or Colour Me Indigo better for summer or winter?

Nirvana suits evening wear; Colour Me Indigo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nirvana and Colour Me Indigo?

Nirvana has top notes of Blackcurrant and Ginger, heart notes of Jasmine and Orange, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Amber. Colour Me Indigo has top notes of Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Blackcurrant and Almond, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Tuberose, Jasmine and Peach, a base of Amber, Cocoa, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.