Fragrance comparison

Nirvana vs Radiant Woman

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 21 ratings analysed

3 wins

Nirvana

Vasuki Amara

5.002 votes

Rank #48,429 VanillaWhite Floral

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58%scent match

Closely related

Radiant Woman

Bruno Banani

3.9519 votes

Rank #39,613 FruityWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nirvana takes 3 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.
Radiant Woman
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Nirvana3/4

Radiant Woman1/4

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: Radiant Woman

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NirvanaVasuki Amara

Radiant WomanBruno Banani

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

3.95/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 41%Had 7%Want 52%

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

21%Love

63%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityNirvana

SillageNirvana

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value54

Category winnerNirvanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

white floral92%

woody84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

tuberose77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both white floral, vanilla and fruity

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

PearBlackcurrantMandarin Orange

Heart

TuberoseOrange BlossomJasmine

Base

SandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanAmber

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

Spring57

Summer100

Fall71

Winter43

Day100

Night57

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#39,613

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerRadiant WomanHigher 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…

Reviews →

Released in 2024, Radiant Woman by Bruno Banani is a bright oriental floral Eau de Parfum designed for daily wear. It blends fresh fruit with warm, creamy bases. This fragrance offers a budget-friendly option for women wanting a cheerful, sun-drenched scent for casual spring outings and warm summer days.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Nirvana or Radiant Woman?

Nirvana takes 3 of 4 categories. Nirvana is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Radiant Woman is rated 3.95/5 from 19 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 Radiant Woman for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nirvana or Radiant Woman?

Nirvana lasts longest (Nirvana 90/100, Radiant Woman 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nirvana or Radiant Woman?

Nirvana projects furthest (Nirvana 88/100, Radiant Woman 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nirvana and Radiant Woman smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, vanilla and fruity accords. Common notes include Blackcurrant, Jasmine, Vanilla and Sandalwood.

Is Nirvana or Radiant Woman better for summer or winter?

Nirvana suits evening wear; Radiant Woman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nirvana and Radiant Woman?

Nirvana has top notes of Blackcurrant and Ginger, heart notes of Jasmine and Orange, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Amber. Radiant Woman has top notes of Pear, Blackcurrant and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Amber.