Fragrance comparison

Rose Oud vs Nirvana

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 20 ratings analysed

2 wins

Rose Oud

Maison Alhambra

4.0616 votes

Rank #36,226 OudWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Nirvana

Nany London Parfums

2.004 votes

Rank #78,821 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Oud takes 2 of 2 categories.

Rose Oud
Choose it for a oud and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Nirvana
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Rose Oud2/2

Nirvana0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose OudMaison Alhambra

NirvanaNany London Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 36%Had 6%Want 59%

2.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

31%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

25%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

75%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate25

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value0

Category winnerRose OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

woody83%

warm spicy65%

amber48%

fresh spicy30%

woody100%

amber92%

musky84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Labdanum

Heart

PatchouliSaffronRose

Base

AgarwoodOudSandalwoodCedar

Top

Lily-of-the-ValleyBergamotFig LeafMagnoliacannabisOrangeSpices

Heart

Ylang-YlangIso E SuperOrris RootWhite MuskLabdanumCinnamonHoneyelemi

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliAmbergrisAgarwoodVanillaOakmossVetiverIncense

InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Patchouli, Agarwood and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer13

Fall75

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men41

Unisex53

Women6

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,226

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#78,821

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRose OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rose Oud by Maison Alhambra presents a dry, resinous take on the traditional rose and oud pairing. Focused on smoky labdanum and woody patchouli, it creates an earthy profile that leans away from floral sweetness. This unisex composition offers a grounded experience, making it a reliable choice for those seeking a cam…

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Nirvana by Nany London Parfums is a rare unisex chypre launched in 2024. It merges fresh fig leaf, cannabis, and magnolia with a deep base of civet, oakmoss, and agarwood. Crafted for daring collectors, this intense blend suits crisp autumn nights when you want an earthy, animalic signature.

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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, Rose Oud or Nirvana?

Rose Oud takes 2 of 2 categories. Rose Oud is rated 4.06/5 from 16 votes; Nirvana is rated 2.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Rose Oud for a oud and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Nirvana for a woody and amber character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Do Rose Oud and Nirvana smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Patchouli, Agarwood and Sandalwood.

Is Rose Oud or Nirvana better for summer or winter?

Rose Oud suits evening wear; Nirvana suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Oud and Nirvana?

Rose Oud has top notes of Labdanum, heart notes of Patchouli, Saffron and Rose, a base of Agarwood, Oud, Sandalwood and Cedar. Nirvana has top notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Bergamot, Fig Leaf and Magnolia, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Iso E Super, Orris Root and White Musk, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Ambergris and Agarwood.