Fragrance comparison

Nostalgia vs Auckland Rush

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 75 ratings analysed

3 wins

Nostalgia

Kismet Olfactive

4.1174 votes

Rank #13,254 LeatherAnis

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

Auckland Rush

Street Origins

3.001 votes

Rank #63,324 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nostalgia takes 3 of 3 categories.

Nostalgia
Choose it for a leather and anis character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Auckland Rush
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Nostalgia3/3

Auckland Rush0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NostalgiaKismet Olfactive

Auckland RushStreet Origins

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 19%Had 3%Want 79%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

22%Like

18%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

60 votes

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityNostalgia

SillageNostalgia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

anis88%

musky77%

animalic65%

soft spicy53%

woody42%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

lavender70%

leather60%

green50%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Anise

Heart

Tonka BeanRose de Mai

Base

LeatherSuedeCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Top

GrapefruitBergamotAniseArtemisia

Heart

SuedeLavenderMintPatchouli

Base

VetiverLabdanumMossWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesAnise and Suede. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring39

Summer28

Fall100

Winter89

Day65

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men30

Unisex59

Women11

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,254

PerfumerShabnam Tavakol

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#63,324

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNostalgiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nostalgia by Kismet Olfactive is a distinct leather-forward scent built on an unexpected foundation of anise and tonka bean. It leans into a moody, suede-heavy texture that works well for cooler weather or nights out. The composition balances sharp spices with warm, powdery resins, creating an intriguing profile for t…

Reviews →

Auckland Rush by Street Origins opens with a tart burst of grapefruit and bergamot, cut with herbal artemisia and a cool touch of anise. As the bright citrus initial punch cools down, lavender and fresh mint emerge alongside a smooth suede note that softens the green edges. The base grounds the composition in earthy v…

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, Nostalgia or Auckland Rush?

Nostalgia takes 3 of 3 categories. Nostalgia is rated 4.11/5 from 74 votes; Auckland Rush is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Nostalgia for a leather and anis character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Auckland Rush for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Nostalgia or Auckland Rush?

Nostalgia lasts longest (Nostalgia 73/100, Auckland Rush 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nostalgia or Auckland Rush?

Nostalgia projects furthest (Nostalgia 61/100, Auckland Rush 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nostalgia and Auckland Rush smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather accords. Common notes include Anise and Suede.

Is Nostalgia or Auckland Rush better for summer or winter?

Nostalgia suits evening wear; Auckland Rush suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nostalgia and Auckland Rush?

Nostalgia has top notes of Anise, heart notes of Tonka Bean and Rose de Mai, a base of Leather, Suede and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Auckland Rush has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Anise and Artemisia, heart notes of Suede, Lavender, Mint and Patchouli, a base of Vetiver, Labdanum, Moss and Woody Notes.