Fragrance comparison

Sedley vs Avaris

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 4,985 ratings analysed

Sedley

Parfums de Marly

4.254,967 votes

Rank #2,503 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

76%scent match

Very similar

3 wins

Avaris

Nilafar du Nil

4.0618 votes

Rank #32,212 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Avaris takes 3 of 5 categories.

Sedley
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Avaris
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sedley2/5

Avaris3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SedleyParfums de Marly

AvarisNilafar du Nil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4,967 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

4.06/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 15%Had 15%Want 70%

Category winnerSedleyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

28%Like

12%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

4,967 votes

61%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

11%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityAvaris

SillageAvaris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value100

Category winnerAvarisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

woody70%

amber60%

green50%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

green69%

earthy61%

Scent match76%Very similar · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonMintBergamotGrapefruitMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderRosemaryGeraniumOlibanum

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbroxanSandalowoodCedarCashmeranVetiverPatchouli

Top

GrapefruitMandarin OrangeMintCinnamon

Heart

NutmegLavenderGeraniumHedione

Base

VetiverCedarAmbroxanCashmeranPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMint, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Lavender. Durations are only published for Sedley, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter9

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer100

Fall38

Winter31

Day100

Night46

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex12

Women1

Casual 38%Work 33%Date 17%Party 13%

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,503

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani, Olivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#32,212

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerSedleyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums de Marly Sedley is a bright, fizzy citrus aromatic that opens like an ice-cold lemon-lime soda. The sparkle hits fast. Crisp spearmint, tart bergamot, and juicy grapefruit cut through the air with immediate energy before settling into herbal French lavender and aromatic rosemary. It feels clean, sunlit, and un…

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Avaris by Nilafar du Nil is a sharp, woody, and spicy fragrance launched in 2020. It combines crisp grapefruit, mandarin orange, mint, and cinnamon with a robust base of vetiver, cedar, and ambroxan. This scent feels clean and modern, performing exceptionally well in warm spring and summer weather. It is a solid choic…

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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, Sedley or Avaris?

Avaris takes 3 of 5 categories. Sedley is rated 4.25/5 from 4,967 votes; Avaris is rated 4.06/5 from 18 votes. Choose Sedley for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Avaris for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sedley or Avaris?

Avaris lasts longest (Avaris 78/100, Sedley 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sedley or Avaris?

Avaris projects furthest (Avaris 76/100, Sedley 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sedley and Avaris smell similar?

Very similar: a 76% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mint, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Lavender.

Is Sedley or Avaris better for summer or winter?

Sedley suits daytime wear; Avaris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sedley and Avaris?

Sedley has top notes of Lemon, Mint, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Geranium and Olibanum, a base of Ambroxan, Sandalowood, Cedar and Cashmeran. Avaris has top notes of Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Mint and Cinnamon, heart notes of Nutmeg, Lavender, Geranium and Hedione, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Ambroxan and Cashmeran.