Fragrance comparison

Nusha vs Araba Fenice

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 47 ratings analysed

Nusha

Imotski

2.754 votes

Rank #73,159 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Araba Fenice

Cigno Nero

3.4743 votes

Rank #29,674 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Araba Fenice takes 3 of 3 categories.

Nusha
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Araba Fenice
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Nusha0/3

Araba Fenice3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NushaImotski

Araba FeniceCigno Nero

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

3.47/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 27%Had 13%Want 61%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

19%Love

35%Like

23%Ok

21%Dislike

2%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate44

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityAraba Fenice

SillageAraba Fenice

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value59

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus91%

rose83%

floral74%

vanilla65%

powdery56%

fruity100%

sweet92%

white floral84%

citrus77%

floral69%

green61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangeLemonAldehydes

Heart

JasmineOrange BlossomRoseLily-of-the-ValleyHeliotrope

Base

VanillaTonka BeanMuskSandalwoodPatchouli

Top30 to 45 minutes

Black CurrantMandarin OrangeGreen AppleStrawberryPeachPlumGreen LeavesCoconut

Heart2 to 3 hours

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyMagnoliaOrchidOrange BlossomHeliotropeTuberoseRose

Base3 to 5 hours

AmbergrisWhite MuskSugarPralinePatchouliSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Rose. Durations are only published for Araba Fenice, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer93

Fall71

Winter50

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men6

Unisex24

Women70

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#73,159

PerfumerTomislav Vrbanec

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,674

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerAraba FeniceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nusha is a bright white floral with a sparkling citrus start, then a softer heart of jasmine, orange blossom and rose. As it settles, vanilla, tonka and musk give it a smoother, slightly powdery finish. It reads traditionally feminine and fairly classic in style. If you enjoy floral perfumes that open fresh and dry do…

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Araba Fenice by Cigno Nero delivers a bright flood of fruit and petals over a confectionary base. The opening bursts with juicy strawberry, peach, crisp green apple, and mandarin orange, tempered by cool dew drop and green leaves. As the initial splash softens, a rich floral core takes over, featuring magnolia, tubero…

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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, Nusha or Araba Fenice?

Araba Fenice takes 3 of 3 categories. Nusha is rated 2.75/5 from 4 votes; Araba Fenice is rated 3.47/5 from 43 votes. Choose Nusha for a white floral and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Araba Fenice for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nusha or Araba Fenice?

Araba Fenice lasts longest (Araba Fenice 70/100, Nusha 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nusha or Araba Fenice?

Araba Fenice projects furthest (Araba Fenice 65/100, Nusha 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nusha and Araba Fenice smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Rose.

Is Nusha or Araba Fenice better for summer or winter?

Nusha suits daytime wear; Araba Fenice suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nusha and Araba Fenice?

Nusha has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Aldehydes, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Musk and Sandalwood. Araba Fenice has top notes of Black Currant, Mandarin Orange, Green Apple and Strawberry, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Magnolia and Orchid, a base of Ambergris, White Musk, Sugar and Praline.