Fragrance comparison

Pavor Nocturnus vs Nimere' by Nimere' XVI

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 44 ratings analysed

2 wins

Pavor Nocturnus

Ikiryō

4.205 votes

Rank #61,238 AmberWhite Floral

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35%scent match

Some overlap

Nimere' by Nimere' XVI

Nimere Parfums

4.3039 votes

Rank #11,153 MuskyLeather

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pavor Nocturnus takes 2 of 3 categories.

Pavor Nocturnus
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Nimere' by Nimere' XVI
Choose it for a musky and leather character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Pavor Nocturnus2/3

Nimere' by Nimere' XVI1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pavor Nocturnus
Sillage & projection: Pavor Nocturnus
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nimere' by Nimere' XVI

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pavor NocturnusIkiryō

Nimere' by Nimere' XVINimere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 4%Had 0%Want 96%

4.30/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 8%Had 4%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

50%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityPavor Nocturnus

SillagePavor Nocturnus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

white floral92%

oud84%

musky77%

cherry69%

woody61%

musky100%

leather92%

animalic84%

amber77%

smoky69%

woody61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both amber, musky and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Agarwood (Oud)DaturaAngelicaCostusCherryAmberwoodCognacCherry Blossom

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CherryCognacIncense

Heart

CostusCypriol Oil or NagarmothaGreen NardArtemisia

Base

CastoreumCivetHyraxLeatherTobaccoHoneyAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesCostus, Cherry and Cognac. Durations are only published for Pavor Nocturnus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring20

Summer7

Fall100

Winter67

Day42

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,238

PerfumerVincent of Dreamhouse

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,153

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerNimere' by Nimere' XVIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pavor Nocturnus by Ikiryō is an unconventional amber floral fragrance built around a contrast of sweet blossoms and dark woods. The scent opens with a distinct splash of boozy cognac and dark cherry, quickly met by powdery cherry blossom and the narcotic white floral presence of datura. Green angelica cuts through the…

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Nimere' by Nimere' XVI is an unapologetic oriental fragrance that pushes the boundaries of animalic perfumery. Built on a dense foundation of castoreum, civet, and smoky leather, it balances these primal elements with a sharp cherry and cognac accord. This is a complex scent for the bold, best suited for cold winter n…

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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, Pavor Nocturnus or Nimere' by Nimere' XVI?

Pavor Nocturnus takes 2 of 3 categories. Pavor Nocturnus is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes; Nimere' by Nimere' XVI is rated 4.30/5 from 39 votes. Choose Pavor Nocturnus for a amber and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Nimere' by Nimere' XVI for a musky and leather character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Pavor Nocturnus or Nimere' by Nimere' XVI?

Pavor Nocturnus lasts longest (Pavor Nocturnus 84/100, Nimere' by Nimere' XVI 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pavor Nocturnus or Nimere' by Nimere' XVI?

Pavor Nocturnus projects furthest (Pavor Nocturnus 88/100, Nimere' by Nimere' XVI 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pavor Nocturnus and Nimere' by Nimere' XVI smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, musky and woody accords. Common notes include Costus, Cherry and Cognac.

Is Pavor Nocturnus or Nimere' by Nimere' XVI better for summer or winter?

Pavor Nocturnus suits evening wear; Nimere' by Nimere' XVI suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pavor Nocturnus and Nimere' by Nimere' XVI?

Pavor Nocturnus features Agarwood (Oud), Datura, Angelica, Costus and Cherry. Nimere' by Nimere' XVI has top notes of Cherry, Cognac and Incense, heart notes of Costus, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Green Nard and Artemisia, a base of Castoreum, Civet, Hyrax and Leather.