Fragrance comparison

Nymphomaniac vs Il Ciel

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 28 ratings analysed

3 wins

Nymphomaniac

G Parfums

3.7326 votes

Rank #32,908 PowderyMusky

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38%scent match

Some overlap

Il Ciel

ILMIN Parfums

5.002 votes

Rank #43,423 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nymphomaniac takes 3 of 4 categories.

Nymphomaniac
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Il Ciel
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Nymphomaniac3/4

Il Ciel0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NymphomaniacG Parfums

Il CielILMIN Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 7%Had 9%Want 84%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 38%Had 0%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNymphomaniac

SillageNymphomaniac

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

musky92%

vanilla84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both vanilla, sweet 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

PineappleBlood OrangeApplePear

Heart

JasmineVioletLavenderGeranium

Base

PatchouliVanillaCedarAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesPear, Vanilla, Violet and Amber. 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

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

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

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,908

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#43,423

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNymphomaniacHigher 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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Il Ciel is a fruity citrus aromatic that opens bright and juicy, then settles into a soft floral and lavender heart before drying down into sweet woods and vanilla. The pineapple and blood orange give it an easy, modern lift, while patchouli, tonka and amber add warmth and a slightly creamy finish. If you like clean, …

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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 Il Ciel?

Nymphomaniac takes 3 of 4 categories. Nymphomaniac is rated 3.73/5 from 26 votes; Il Ciel is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Nymphomaniac for a powdery and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Il Ciel for a fruity and sweet character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Nymphomaniac or Il Ciel?

Nymphomaniac lasts longest (Nymphomaniac 65/100, Il Ciel 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nymphomaniac or Il Ciel?

Nymphomaniac projects furthest (Nymphomaniac 55/100, Il Ciel 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nymphomaniac and Il Ciel smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, sweet and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pear, Vanilla, Violet and Amber.

Is Nymphomaniac or Il Ciel better for summer or winter?

Nymphomaniac suits daytime wear; Il Ciel suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nymphomaniac and Il Ciel?

Nymphomaniac features Pear, Heliotrope, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Vanilla and Violet. Il Ciel has top notes of Pineapple, Blood Orange, Apple and Pear, heart notes of Jasmine, Violet, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Cedar and Amber.