Fragrance comparison

Nova Espero vs Eau My Unicorn

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 34 ratings analysed

3 wins

Nova Espero

Aemium

3.5027 votes

Rank #43,390 AromaticVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Eau My Unicorn

Lip Smacker

3.717 votes

Rank #55,395 RoseMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nova Espero takes 3 of 4 categories.

Nova Espero
Choose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Eau My Unicorn
Choose it for a rose and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Nova Espero3/4

Eau My Unicorn1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Nova Espero
Sillage & projection: Nova Espero
Value for money: Eau My Unicorn
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nova Espero

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Nova EsperoAemium

Eau My UnicornLip Smacker

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 24%Had 5%Want 71%

3.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 48%Had 0%Want 52%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

24%Like

35%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

0%Love

71%Like

29%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity30

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityNova Espero

SillageNova Espero

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value92

Category winnerEau My UnicornBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

vanilla91%

fresh spicy83%

woody74%

sweet65%

soft spicy56%

rose100%

musky88%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic65%

powdery53%

citrus42%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RaspberryCitruses

Heart

Clary SageGeraniumJasmine

Base

VanillaCedarTonka Bean

Top

CitrusesPineappleRaspberry

Heart

Rose

Base

MuskGeraniumViolet

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Citruses and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer13

Fall100

Winter88

Day86

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,390

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#55,395

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerNova EsperoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nova Espero by Aemium is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. Nova Espero was launched in 2021. Top notes are Raspberry and Citruses; middle notes are Clary Sage, Geranium and Jasmine; base notes are Vanilla, Cedar and Tonka Bean.

Reviews →

Lip Smacker Eau My Unicorn opens with a splash of tart pineapple, citrus zest, and sweet raspberry. As the initial fruitiness settles on the skin, a light note of rose emerges alongside green geranium and a soft dusting of violet. The base stays minimal with clean musk anchor notes. This is an airy, sweet composition …

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Nova Espero or Eau My Unicorn?

Nova Espero takes 3 of 4 categories. Nova Espero is rated 3.50/5 from 27 votes; Eau My Unicorn is rated 3.71/5 from 7 votes. Choose Nova Espero for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Eau My Unicorn for a rose and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nova Espero or Eau My Unicorn?

Nova Espero lasts longest (Nova Espero 73/100, Eau My Unicorn 30/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nova Espero or Eau My Unicorn?

Nova Espero projects furthest (Nova Espero 57/100, Eau My Unicorn 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nova Espero and Eau My Unicorn smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Citruses and Geranium.

Is Nova Espero or Eau My Unicorn better for summer or winter?

Nova Espero suits evening wear; Eau My Unicorn suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nova Espero and Eau My Unicorn?

Nova Espero has top notes of Raspberry and Citruses, heart notes of Clary Sage, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Cedar and Tonka Bean. Eau My Unicorn has top notes of Citruses, Pineapple and Raspberry, heart notes of Rose, a base of Musk, Geranium and Violet.