Fragrance comparison

Raneen vs Nymphessence

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 463 ratings analysed

Raneen

Asdaaf

3.86205 votes

Rank #5,611 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Nymphessence

Roos & Roos

4.05258 votes

Rank #9,004 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nymphessence takes 4 of 7 categories.

Raneen
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Nymphessence
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Raneen3/7

Nymphessence4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RaneenAsdaaf

NymphessenceRoos & Roos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 205 votes

Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%

4.05/ 5 · 258 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerNymphessenceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

32%Like

16%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

189 votes

41%Love

37%Like

12%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

258 votes

Category winnerRaneenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityNymphessence

SillageNymphessence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value43

Category winnerRaneenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fruity92%

tropical84%

floral77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

floral90%

fruity80%

sweet70%

musky60%

white floral50%

Scent match62%Closely related · both fruity, floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PitahayaPearMandarin Orange

Heart

Orange BlossomJasmineFreesia

Base

VanillaAmberMuskTonka Bean

Top

PearMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

MagnoliaFreesiaOrange Blossom

Base

White MuskWoody NotesAmber

InformationalShared notesPear, Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom and Freesia. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer90

Fall0

Winter31

Day–

Night–

Spring99

Summer100

Fall33

Winter22

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNymphessenceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex3

Women93

Men2

Unisex9

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,611

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews40

Overall rank#9,004

PerfumerElise Benat, Fabrice Pellegrin

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerRaneenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Raneen is a bright fruity white floral with a sweet, airy finish. Pear, mandarin and pitahaya give it a juicy opening, then orange blossom, jasmine and freesia take over before vanilla, musk and amber soften the dry-down. It suits shoppers who enjoy feminine, attention-grabbing florals and good value. Reviews suggest …

Reviews →

Nymphessence by Roos & Roos opens with crisp pear, mandarin orange, and sharp bergamot before drifting into magnolia, freesia, and orange blossom. A quiet base of white musk, cedar-like woods, and dry amber keeps the bright fruits grounded. It shines best during warm spring mornings and air-conditioned office shifts, …

Reviews →

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Mexx Ice Touch ManMexxRUNNER-UP vs

White NoiseRoadsWINNER

1 person compared this today

CreatorARgENTUMWINNER vs

Forget Me Not 勿忘我RECLASSIFIED RE调香室RUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

NabroAZYARUNNER-UP vs

Mila Schön (Original)Mila SchönWINNER

1 person compared this today

Saffron AmberIlluminumRUNNER-UP vs

Septieme Sens (7e Sens)Sonia RykielWINNER

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Raneen or Nymphessence?

Nymphessence takes 4 of 7 categories. Raneen is rated 3.86/5 from 205 votes; Nymphessence is rated 4.05/5 from 258 votes. Choose Raneen for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Nymphessence for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Raneen or Nymphessence?

Nymphessence lasts longest (Nymphessence 67/100, Raneen 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Raneen or Nymphessence?

Nymphessence projects furthest (Nymphessence 65/100, Raneen 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Raneen and Nymphessence smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Pear, Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom and Freesia.

Is Raneen or Nymphessence better for summer or winter?

For summer, Nymphessence is the stronger pick. For winter, Raneen is the stronger pick. Nymphessence suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Raneen and Nymphessence?

Raneen has top notes of Pitahaya, Pear and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Freesia, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Musk and Tonka Bean. Nymphessence has top notes of Pear, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Magnolia, Freesia and Orange Blossom, a base of White Musk, Woody Notes and Amber.