Fragrance comparison

Targa vs Nefer

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 190 ratings analysed

Targa

Blackbird

3.9391 votes

Rank #9,892 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Nefer

Prissana

4.1699 votes

Rank #11,796 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nefer takes 4 of 7 categories.

Targa
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Nefer
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Targa2/7

Nefer4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TargaBlackbird

NeferPrissana

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 91 votes

Have 32%Had 8%Want 60%

4.16/ 5 · 99 votes

Have 22%Had 8%Want 69%

Category winnerNeferRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

33%Like

7%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

91 votes

46%Love

31%Like

15%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

99 votes

Category winnerNeferMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityNefer

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value39

Category winnerTargaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber90%

balsamic80%

fresh spicy70%

aromatic60%

warm spicy50%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

balsamic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

smoky61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both amber, woody and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green Bell PepperOpoponaxOlibanumCarawayBergamotGeraniumCitruses

Heart

ResinsCypriol Oil or NagarmothaChoya LobanBlack PepperNutmeg

Base

IncenseGuaiac WoodOakAgarwood (Oud)Teak WoodCedarSandalwoodMyrrh

Notes

IncenseMyrrhCinnamonDried FruitsSaffronelemiTangerineCardamomBenzoinCorianderGingerGuaiac Wood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesIncense, Guaiac Wood and Myrrh. Durations are only published for Nefer, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring17

Summer12

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring56

Summer28

Fall100

Winter100

Day89

Night100

Category winnerNeferMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men29

Unisex58

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,892

PerfumerAaron Way

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#11,796

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerTargaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blackbird Targa opens with an intense blast of choya loban, green bell pepper, and burning cedar that smells like fresh asphalt beside a winter campfire. Omani frankincense and opoponax add a dry resinous backbone, while caraway and black pepper spark a sharp, prickling heat across the opening. As the acrid top settle…

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Nefer by Prissana is a rich amber and warm spicy fragrance created by perfumer Prin Lomros in 2020. Inspired by ancient Egyptian history, the scent brings together smoky incense, sticky myrrh, and sweet cinnamon over a dense foundation of resins and dark woods. Bright sparks of tangerine, ginger, and cardamom lift the…

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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, Targa or Nefer?

Nefer takes 4 of 7 categories. Targa is rated 3.93/5 from 91 votes; Nefer is rated 4.16/5 from 99 votes. Choose Targa for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Nefer for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Targa or Nefer?

Nefer lasts longest (Nefer 77/100, Targa 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Targa or Nefer?

Projection is very close: Targa 60/100, Nefer 60/100 for sillage.

Do Targa and Nefer smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and balsamic accords. Common notes include Incense, Guaiac Wood and Myrrh.

Is Targa or Nefer better for summer or winter?

For summer, Nefer is the stronger pick. For winter, Targa is the stronger pick. Nefer suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Targa and Nefer?

Targa has top notes of Green Bell Pepper, Opoponax, Olibanum and Caraway, heart notes of Resins, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Choya Loban and Black Pepper, a base of Incense, Guaiac Wood, Oak and Agarwood (Oud). Nefer features Incense, Myrrh, Cinnamon, Dried Fruits and Saffron.