Fragrance comparison

Nymphomaniac vs Parabole

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 46 ratings analysed

Nymphomaniac

G Parfums

3.7326 votes

Rank #32,908 PowderyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Parabole

Succes de Paris

3.9020 votes

Rank #35,703 VanillaPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Parabole takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Nymphomaniac2/5

Parabole3/5

Ratings & consensus: Parabole
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Nymphomaniac
Sillage & projection: Parabole
Value for money: Parabole
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

ParaboleSucces de Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 7%Had 9%Want 84%

3.90/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 23%Had 18%Want 59%

Category winnerParaboleRating 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

20%Love

60%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityNymphomaniac

SillageParabole

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerParaboleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

musky92%

vanilla84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

sweet61%

vanilla100%

powdery88%

amber77%

almond65%

sweet53%

fruity42%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both powdery, vanilla and sweet

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

Mandarin OrangeBlack Currant

Heart

HeliotropeRoseGeraniumIrisVioletJasmine

Base

VanillaAmberPeachSandalwoodMuskRaspberry

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

Spring50

Summer67

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,908

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#35,703

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Parabole by Succes de Paris blends fruity mandarin and black currant with a powdery heart of heliotrope, iris, and violet. This 2003 floral fruity creation settles into a warm, vanilla-drenched base of sandalwood and amber. It feels like a vintage discovery perfect for those who appreciate sweet, powdery skin scents d…

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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 Parabole?

Parabole takes 3 of 5 categories. Nymphomaniac is rated 3.73/5 from 26 votes; Parabole is rated 3.90/5 from 20 votes. Choose Nymphomaniac for a powdery and musky character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Parabole for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nymphomaniac or Parabole?

Nymphomaniac lasts longest (Nymphomaniac 65/100, Parabole 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nymphomaniac or Parabole?

Parabole projects furthest (Parabole 69/100, Nymphomaniac 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nymphomaniac and Parabole smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Heliotrope, Vanilla, Violet and Musk.

Is Nymphomaniac or Parabole better for summer or winter?

Nymphomaniac suits daytime wear; Parabole suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nymphomaniac and Parabole?

Nymphomaniac features Pear, Heliotrope, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Vanilla and Violet. Parabole has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Black Currant, heart notes of Heliotrope, Rose, Geranium and Iris, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Peach and Sandalwood.