Fragrance comparison

Sofia vs Ninel No. 26

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

3 wins

Sofia

Maison Anthony Marmin

4.673 votes

Rank #51,065 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Ninel No. 26

Ninel Perfume

4.005 votes

Rank #61,104 WoodyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sofia takes 3 of 3 categories.

Sofia
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ninel No. 26
Choose it for a woody and vanilla character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Sofia3/3

Ninel No. 260/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SofiaMaison Anthony Marmin

Ninel No. 26Ninel Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 30%Had 10%Want 60%

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 17%Had 17%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySofia

SillageSofia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

woody91%

amber83%

musky74%

rose65%

white floral56%

woody100%

vanilla92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

citrus69%

patchouli61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

SandalwoodOlibanumFrench RoseJasminePowdery NotesMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GrapefruitBergamot

Heart

JasmineRoseNarcissusGeranium

Base

PatchouliVanillaOlibanumTonka BeanSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Olibanum, French Rose and Jasmine. 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

Summer67

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,065

PerfumerAnthony Abdul Karim Marmin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,104

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSofiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sofia by Maison Anthony Marmin offers a rich, Middle Eastern-inspired profile. Centered on sandalwood, olibanum, and French rose, this fragrance relies on a base of powdery white musk for depth. It functions as a bold unisex option, ideal for those who prefer heavy, resinous, and floral profiles that feel opulent and …

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Ninel No. 26 opens with sharp grapefruit and crisp bergamot before settling into a dark floral heart of rose, narcissus, and geranium. As it dries down, earthy patchouli, warm vanilla, and resinous olibanum create a dense, woody base. It offers an amber floral option for cool evening wear without feeling heavy.

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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, Sofia or Ninel No. 26?

Sofia takes 3 of 3 categories. Sofia is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Ninel No. 26 is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Sofia for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ninel No. 26 for a woody and vanilla character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sofia or Ninel No. 26?

Sofia lasts longest (Sofia 100/100, Ninel No. 26 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sofia or Ninel No. 26?

Sofia projects furthest (Sofia 75/100, Ninel No. 26 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sofia and Ninel No. 26 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Olibanum, French Rose and Jasmine.

Is Sofia or Ninel No. 26 better for summer or winter?

Sofia suits daytime wear; Ninel No. 26 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sofia and Ninel No. 26?

Sofia features Sandalwood, Olibanum, French Rose, Jasmine and Powdery Notes. Ninel No. 26 has top notes of Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Narcissus and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Olibanum and Tonka Bean.