Fragrance comparison

Nostalgia vs Rykiel Homme

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 215 ratings analysed

Nostalgia

Ourside

3.6520 votes

Rank #24,811 White FloralYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Rykiel Homme

Sonia Rykiel

4.06195 votes

Rank #9,687 GreenCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rykiel Homme takes 4 of 5 categories.

Nostalgia
Choose it for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rykiel Homme
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Nostalgia1/5

Rykiel Homme4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NostalgiaOurside

Rykiel HommeSonia Rykiel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 32%Had 2%Want 66%

4.06/ 5 · 195 votes

Have 36%Had 44%Want 20%

Category winnerRykiel HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

45%Like

5%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

36%Love

47%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

195 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityNostalgia

SillageRykiel Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value53

Category winnerRykiel HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

yellow floral92%

citrus84%

ozonic77%

floral69%

green61%

green100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

ozonic61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus, green and ozonic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

JasmineGrapefruitViolet LeafMimosaMint

Heart

Ylang-YlangVanillaCedar

Base

Peru BalsamAmberPatchouli

Top

YuzuMintGrapefruitMandarin Orange

Heart

Violet LeafJasmineNutmegFig Leaf

Base

SandalwoodVetiverStyraxVanilla

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Grapefruit, Violet Leaf and Mint. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall67

Winter83

Day100

Night63

Spring100

Summer82

Fall0

Winter38

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex56

Women33

Men76

Unisex24

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,811

PerfumerKeta Burke-Williams

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#9,687

PerfumerJean-Marie Santantoni

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerRykiel HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nostalgia by Ourside is a unisex fragrance that highlights crisp mint and bright grapefruit, backed by a warm cedarwood and patchouli base. Designed for casual daytime wear, it suits those seeking a natural, non-tropical fresh scent.

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Rykiel Homme by Sonia Rykiel opens with a sharp burst of yuzu, crushed mint, and bittersweet grapefruit. As the initial citrus fizz settles, green violet leaf and fig leaf bring a crisp, herbal middle layer. The dry down introduces warm sandalwood, earthy vetiver, and smoky styrax. It suits crisp spring mornings and r…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Nostalgia or Rykiel Homme?

Rykiel Homme takes 4 of 5 categories. Nostalgia is rated 3.65/5 from 20 votes; Rykiel Homme is rated 4.06/5 from 195 votes. Choose Nostalgia for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rykiel Homme for a green and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Nostalgia or Rykiel Homme?

Nostalgia lasts longest (Nostalgia 64/100, Rykiel Homme 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nostalgia or Rykiel Homme?

Projection is very close: Rykiel Homme 56/100, Nostalgia 55/100 for sillage.

Do Nostalgia and Rykiel Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, green and ozonic accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Grapefruit, Violet Leaf and Mint.

Is Nostalgia or Rykiel Homme better for summer or winter?

Nostalgia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nostalgia and Rykiel Homme?

Nostalgia has top notes of Jasmine, Grapefruit, Violet Leaf and Mimosa, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Vanilla and Cedar, a base of Peru Balsam, Amber and Patchouli. Rykiel Homme has top notes of Yuzu, Mint, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Jasmine, Nutmeg and Fig Leaf, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Styrax and Vanilla.