Fragrance comparison

Nordic Light vs Panda Edition 2017

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 894 ratings analysed

Nordic Light

Clean

3.7364 votes

Rank #40,647 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Panda Edition 2017

Zoologist Perfumes

3.68830 votes

Rank #4,226 EarthyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Panda Edition 2017 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Nordic Light
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Panda Edition 2017
Choose it for a earthy and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Nordic Light3/7

Panda Edition 20174/7

Ratings & consensus: Panda Edition 2017
Community sentiment: Nordic Light
Longevity: Panda Edition 2017
Sillage & projection: Panda Edition 2017
Value for money: Nordic Light
Versatility: Nordic Light
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Panda Edition 2017

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nordic LightClean

Panda Edition 2017Zoologist Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 32%Had 7%Want 62%

3.68/ 5 · 830 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerPanda Edition 2017Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

39%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

6%Hate

64 votes

31%Love

31%Like

16%Ok

17%Dislike

4%Hate

830 votes

Category winnerNordic LightMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityPanda Edition 2017

SillagePanda Edition 2017

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value37

Category winnerNordic LightBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

floral61%

earthy100%

musky92%

fruity84%

green77%

powdery69%

fresh61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotMandarin OrangeOrange

Heart1 to 2 hours

LilyMagnoliaVanilla Orchid

Base2 to 4 hours

SandalwoodPralineVanilla

Top

AppleTeaOzonic notesOsmanthusMagnoliaMandarin OrangeLily

Heart

Earthy NotesPatchouliBambooJasmineAmberOrris

Base

MuskCivetSandalwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lily, Magnolia and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Nordic Light, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer35

Fall100

Winter85

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer82

Fall0

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNordic LightMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex51

Women41

Men33

Unisex58

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,647

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,226

PerfumerChristian Carbonnel

Launched—

Reviews133

Category winnerPanda Edition 2017Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nordic Light by Clean opens with a bright splash of citrus, pairing sweet orange and mandarin orange with tart bergamot. The bright opening softens quickly into a gentle floral core where creamy magnolia, lily, and vanilla orchid create a light, powdery texture. As it settles, the fragrance warms into a soft base of c…

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Panda Edition 2017 pairs crisp green apple and tea with damp earth, bamboo, soft florals and a lightly musky, animalic base. It opens bright and fresh, then settles into something greener, dirtier and more textured. It suits shoppers who want a nature-led apple scent with real soil and bamboo character, not a simple f…

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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, Nordic Light or Panda Edition 2017?

Panda Edition 2017 takes 4 of 7 categories. Nordic Light is rated 3.73/5 from 64 votes; Panda Edition 2017 is rated 3.68/5 from 830 votes. Choose Nordic Light for a woody and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Panda Edition 2017 for a earthy and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Nordic Light or Panda Edition 2017?

Panda Edition 2017 lasts longest (Panda Edition 2017 73/100, Nordic Light 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nordic Light or Panda Edition 2017?

Panda Edition 2017 projects furthest (Panda Edition 2017 60/100, Nordic Light 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nordic Light and Panda Edition 2017 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lily, Magnolia and Sandalwood.

Is Nordic Light or Panda Edition 2017 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Panda Edition 2017 is the stronger pick. For winter, Nordic Light is the stronger pick. Nordic Light suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nordic Light and Panda Edition 2017?

Nordic Light has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Orange, heart notes of Lily, Magnolia and Vanilla Orchid, a base of Sandalwood, Praline and Vanilla. Panda Edition 2017 has top notes of Apple, Tea, Ozonic notes and Osmanthus, heart notes of Earthy Notes, Patchouli, Bamboo and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Civet, Sandalwood and Vanilla.