Fragrance comparison

Tonic vs Water – Nipiiy

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

1 wins

Tonic

Sergey Gubanov

2.205 votes

Rank #68,211 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Water – Nipiiy

Invocation

—0 votes

Rank #69,892 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tonic takes 1 of 1 categories.

Tonic
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Water – Nipiiy
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character.

Tonic1/1

Water – Nipiiy0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TonicSergey Gubanov

Water – NipiiyInvocation

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 18%Had 27%Want 55%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

60%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity30

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate30

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green83%

fresh spicy65%

aromatic48%

mossy30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy83%

woody65%

soft spicy48%

citrus30%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeLimeLemon

Heart

BasilMintRosemary

Base

OakmossPatchouli

Notes

RosemaryClary SageJuniper BerriesBlack SpruceFennelCorianderMandarin OrangeOakmossBasil

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Basil, Rosemary and Oakmoss. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,211

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#69,892

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTonicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tonic by Sergey Gubanov is a bright, herbaceous chypre designed for those who appreciate sharp, clean profiles. It leads with a prominent citrus trio of mandarin, lime, and lemon, before grounding itself in earthy oakmoss and patchouli. This versatile, unisex creation functions as an invigorating choice for hot summer…

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Water, Nipiiy by Invocation centers on a bracing, aromatic profile of black spruce and juniper berries. This unisex chypre captures the elemental, grounding essence of water, designed to soothe the mind during humid summer days. It feels natural and crisp on the skin, leaning into a sharp, herbal clarity that remains …

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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.

Do Tonic and Water – Nipiiy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Basil, Rosemary and Oakmoss.

Is Tonic or Water – Nipiiy better for summer or winter?

Tonic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tonic and Water – Nipiiy?

Tonic has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lime and Lemon, heart notes of Basil, Mint and Rosemary, a base of Oakmoss and Patchouli. Water – Nipiiy features Rosemary, Clary Sage, Juniper Berries, Black Spruce and Fennel.