Fragrance comparison

Stars No. 17 vs Nebula

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 48 ratings analysed

Stars No. 17

Twist · 2022

3.673 votes

Rank #55,132 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

74%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Nebula

Oakcha

3.8445 votes

Rank #31,008 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nebula takes 3 of 4 categories.

Stars No. 17
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Nebula
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Stars No. 171/4

Nebula3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Nebula
Sillage & projection: Nebula
Value for money: Stars No. 17
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nebula

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Stars No. 17Twist

NebulaOakcha

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 26%Had 11%Want 63%

3.84/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 55%Had 6%Want 39%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

11%Love

67%Like

18%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

45 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityNebula

SillageNebula

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value78

Category winnerStars No. 17Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet88%

powdery77%

amber65%

musky53%

violet42%

fruity100%

sweet90%

white floral80%

powdery70%

amber60%

violet50%

Scent match74%Closely related · both fruity, sweet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

StrawberryRaspberryWild BerriesSugar

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineViolet

Base5-8 hrs

AmberMusk

Top

CherryStrawberryBlackberryRaspberryBlueberry

Heart

JasmineViolet

Base

AmberMusk

InformationalShared notesStrawberry, Raspberry, Jasmine and Violet. Durations are only published for Stars No. 17, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall0

Winter33

Day100

Night41

Spring83

Summer100

Fall39

Winter39

Day100

Night46

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex0

Women80

Casual 41%Work 26%Date 21%Party 13%

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,132

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2022

Reviews2

Overall rank#31,008

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNebulaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Twist Stars No. 17 opens with an energetic explosion of candied strawberry, tart wild raspberries, and granulated sugar. The initial spray gives a quick alcoholic snap. It softens fast. Within two minutes, the tart berry compote takes over your skin. You get an immediate wave of playful sweetness without heavy syrup w…

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Nebula by Oakcha bursts open with a bright medley of crushed summer berries, blending sweet strawberry, tart raspberry, dark blackberry, rich cherry, and ripe blueberry. The fruit opening feels juicy and energetic without crossing into sticky syrup. As it warms on skin, powdery violet and creamy jasmine soften the swe…

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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, Stars No. 17 or Nebula?

Nebula takes 3 of 4 categories. Stars No. 17 is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Nebula is rated 3.84/5 from 45 votes. Choose Stars No. 17 for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Nebula for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Stars No. 17 or Nebula?

They last about the same: Nebula 61/100, Stars No. 17 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Stars No. 17 or Nebula?

Projection is very close: Nebula 58/100, Stars No. 17 56/100 for sillage.

Do Stars No. 17 and Nebula smell similar?

Closely related: a 74% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Strawberry, Raspberry, Jasmine and Violet.

Is Stars No. 17 or Nebula better for summer or winter?

Stars No. 17 suits daytime wear; Nebula suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Stars No. 17 and Nebula?

Stars No. 17 has top notes of Strawberry, Raspberry, Wild Berries and Sugar, heart notes of Jasmine and Violet, a base of Amber and Musk. Nebula has top notes of Cherry, Strawberry, Blackberry and Raspberry, heart notes of Jasmine and Violet, a base of Amber and Musk.