Fragrance comparison

Nymphomaniac vs Gentle

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 82 ratings analysed

4 wins

Nymphomaniac

G Parfums

3.7326 votes

Rank #32,908 PowderyMusky

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45%scent match

Some overlap

Gentle

Boadicea the Victorious

3.8956 votes

Rank #18,769 PowderyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nymphomaniac takes 4 of 7 categories.

Nymphomaniac
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gentle
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Nymphomaniac4/7

Gentle3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NymphomaniacG Parfums

GentleBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 7%Had 9%Want 84%

3.89/ 5 · 56 votes

Have 28%Had 9%Want 64%

Category winnerGentleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

46%Like

15%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

26 votes

23%Love

57%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

5%Hate

56 votes

Category winnerGentleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityNymphomaniac

SillageNymphomaniac

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value23

Category winnerNymphomaniacBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

musky92%

vanilla84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

sweet61%

powdery100%

woody92%

floral84%

violet77%

aromatic69%

citrus61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both powdery, floral and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PearHeliotropeAmbrette (Musk Mallow)VanillaVioletMuskAmberCedarPink PepperThymeLemonJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotGrapefruitPink Pepper

Heart

VioletMagnoliaIrisGeraniumHeliotropeHedione

Base

VetiverMuskCedarSandalwoodVanillaAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesHeliotrope, Vanilla, Violet and Musk. Durations are only published for Nymphomaniac, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall70

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer69

Fall56

Winter44

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNymphomaniacMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Casual 37%Work 31%Date 23%Party 9%

Men8

Unisex21

Women71

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,908

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#18,769

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerGentleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ignore the scandalous name. Nymphomaniac by G Parfums is actually a remarkably polite, cozy fragrance that wraps the skin in a cloud of velvety cosmetic powder and sweet poached pear. A sharp flash of tart lemon and herbal thyme cuts through the initial alcohol lift. Then the heart blooms. Almond-like heliotrope, dewy…

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Gentle by Boadicea the Victorious opens with crisp bergamot and pink pepper before revealing soft violet and iris at its heart. Sandalwood and musk settle gently underneath, creating a clean, powdery finish. It wears close during spring mornings, offering an understated floral presence for quiet offices or formal lunc…

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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, Nymphomaniac or Gentle?

Nymphomaniac takes 4 of 7 categories. Nymphomaniac is rated 3.73/5 from 26 votes; Gentle is rated 3.89/5 from 56 votes. Choose Nymphomaniac for a powdery and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gentle for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nymphomaniac or Gentle?

They last about the same: Nymphomaniac 65/100, Gentle 64/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Nymphomaniac or Gentle?

Nymphomaniac projects furthest (Nymphomaniac 55/100, Gentle 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nymphomaniac and Gentle smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Heliotrope, Vanilla, Violet and Musk.

Is Nymphomaniac or Gentle better for summer or winter?

For summer, Nymphomaniac is the stronger pick. For winter, Nymphomaniac is the stronger pick. Nymphomaniac suits daytime wear; Gentle suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nymphomaniac and Gentle?

Nymphomaniac features Pear, Heliotrope, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Vanilla and Violet. Gentle has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Violet, Magnolia, Iris and Geranium, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Cedar and Sandalwood.