Fragrance comparison

Tropical Mirage vs Nilam Nanas

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 27 ratings analysed

Tropical Mirage

Joterc

4.4212 votes

Rank #38,465 MarineSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Nilam Nanas

Ricardo Ramos Perfumes de Autor

4.4715 votes

Rank #37,732 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nilam Nanas takes 4 of 5 categories.

Tropical Mirage
Choose it for a marine and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Nilam Nanas
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Tropical Mirage1/5

Nilam Nanas4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Tropical MirageJoterc

Nilam NanasRicardo Ramos Perfumes de Autor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 48%Had 6%Want 45%

4.47/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 24%Had 3%Want 73%

Category winnerNilam NanasRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

25%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

80%Love

7%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityNilam Nanas

SillageNilam Nanas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value56

Category winnerTropical MirageBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

marine100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

citrus61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

tropical84%

vanilla77%

woody69%

coconut61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleLemonRum

Heart

Aquatic notesPink Pepper

Base

SandalwoodPatchouli

Top

PineappleCoconutRumGalbanum

Heart

JasminePatchouliDreamwoodSandalwood

Base

Tonka BeanMuskVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Rum, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer100

Fall31

Winter8

Day100

Night55

Spring100

Summer100

Fall90

Winter80

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men43

Unisex57

Women0

Men8

Unisex85

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,465

PerfumerDaniel Josier

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,732

PerfumerJorge Lee, Ricardo Ramos

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNilam NanasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tropical Mirage by Joterc delivers a bright blast of tropical fruit and sea air, capturing the easygoing vibe of South Florida. Pineapple and sharp lemon dominate the first spray, settling quickly into a warm, salty breeze. It suits anyone looking for a relaxed, sun-drenched signature scent that feels clean, light, an…

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Nilam Nanas merges the humid, vibrant energy of Balinese patchouli with a sharp, sun-drenched pineapple. This unisex gourmand leans into tropical decadence, layering creamy coconut and rich rum over a woody foundation. It is a bold, spirited scent that wears best in warm weather when you want a fragrance that projects…

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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, Tropical Mirage or Nilam Nanas?

Nilam Nanas takes 4 of 5 categories. Tropical Mirage is rated 4.42/5 from 12 votes; Nilam Nanas is rated 4.47/5 from 15 votes. Choose Tropical Mirage for a marine and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Nilam Nanas for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Tropical Mirage or Nilam Nanas?

Nilam Nanas lasts longest (Nilam Nanas 85/100, Tropical Mirage 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tropical Mirage or Nilam Nanas?

Nilam Nanas projects furthest (Nilam Nanas 81/100, Tropical Mirage 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tropical Mirage and Nilam Nanas smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Rum, Sandalwood and Patchouli.

Is Tropical Mirage or Nilam Nanas better for summer or winter?

Tropical Mirage suits daytime wear; Nilam Nanas suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tropical Mirage and Nilam Nanas?

Tropical Mirage has top notes of Pineapple, Lemon and Rum, heart notes of Aquatic notes and Pink Pepper, a base of Sandalwood and Patchouli. Nilam Nanas has top notes of Pineapple, Coconut, Rum and Galbanum, heart notes of Jasmine, Patchouli, Dreamwood and Sandalwood, a base of Tonka Bean, Musk, Vanilla and Amber.