Fragrance comparison

Treasure vs NILUS

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 115 ratings analysed

4 wins

Treasure

Zimaya

4.4173 votes

Rank #9,684 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

NILUS

Nilafar du Nil

3.9642 votes

Rank #12,117 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Treasure takes 4 of 7 categories.

Treasure
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
NILUS
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Treasure4/7

NILUS3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TreasureZimaya

NILUSNilafar du Nil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%

3.96/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 43%Had 3%Want 54%

Category winnerTreasureRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

40%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

1%Hate

73 votes

57%Love

13%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

13%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerTreasureMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityNILUS

SillageNILUS

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value66

Category winnerTreasureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody88%

musky77%

warm spicy65%

amber53%

powdery42%

white floral100%

citrus92%

amber84%

woody77%

animalic69%

fresh61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

Woody NotesAmber

Base

Spicy NotesMusk

Top

BergamotPearMandarin OrangeGinger

Heart

Lily of the ValleyOrange BlossomJasmineCedar

Base

AmbergrisWoody NotesMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Woody Notes and Amber. 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

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Spring65

Summer100

Fall60

Winter30

Day100

Night82

Category winnerNILUSMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

Men75

Unisex21

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,684

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#12,117

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerTreasureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zimaya Treasure opens with a heavy punch of mandarin orange and sour bergamot, giving off a fizzy citrus blast that feels bright and loud in hot weather. Within twenty minutes, the sharp fruit softens as dry woody notes and warm amber settle into the middle layer. Clean musk and light spices hold the baseline, keeping…

Reviews →

NILUS by Nilafar du Nil is a vibrant citrus-aromatic fragrance that highlights the cooling clarity of ginger and orange blossom. Designed by Chris Maurice, it strikes a balance between zesty daytime freshness and a grounded, woody base. This versatile composition is well-suited for professional environments or casual …

Reviews →

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, Treasure or NILUS?

Treasure takes 4 of 7 categories. Treasure is rated 4.41/5 from 73 votes; NILUS is rated 3.96/5 from 42 votes. Choose Treasure for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose NILUS for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Treasure or NILUS?

NILUS lasts longest (NILUS 75/100, Treasure 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Treasure or NILUS?

NILUS projects furthest (NILUS 69/100, Treasure 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Treasure and NILUS smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Woody Notes and Amber.

Is Treasure or NILUS better for summer or winter?

For summer, NILUS is the stronger pick. For winter, NILUS is the stronger pick. NILUS suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Treasure and NILUS?

Treasure has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Woody Notes and Amber, a base of Spicy Notes and Musk. NILUS has top notes of Bergamot, Pear, Mandarin Orange and Ginger, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Cedar, a base of Ambergris, Woody Notes, Musk and Amber.