VG V vs Nakinn
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
29%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
VG V takes 5 of 8 categories.
VG VChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
NakinnChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
VG V5/8
Nakinn2/8
- Ratings & consensus
- Nakinn
- Community sentiment
- Tie
- Longevity
- VG V
- Sillage & projection
- VG V
- Value for money
- VG V
- Versatility
- VG V
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Nakinn
- Fragranxe ranking
- VG V
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
VG VVan GilsNakinnDottiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.98/ 5 · 65 votes
Have 42%Had 26%Want 32%
4.15/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 65%Had 13%Want 23%
Category winnerNakinnRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
48%Like
3%Ok
8%Dislike
6%Hate
65 votes
46%Love
35%Like
8%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate
26 votes
Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVG V
SillageVG V
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVG VBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic92%
floral84%
vanilla77%
lavender69%
fruity61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
green84%
earthy77%
soft spicy69%
citrus61%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both aromatic and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-40 mins
Blood OrangeCoriander
Heart2-4 hrs
Peach BlossomLavenderVirginia Cedar
Base6-8+ hrs
VanillaOakmossAmber
Top15-30 mins
EucalyptusTarragonBergamotOrangeMint
Heart2-4 hrs
CorianderRhubarbGreen TeaBlueberryNutmegCinnamon
Base6-8+ hrs
OakmossVetiverVirginia CedarPatchouli
Category winnerNakinnLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer82
Fall77
Winter55
Day100
Night43
Spring100
Summer83
Fall25
Winter17
Day100
Night31
Category winnerVG VMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#12,384
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Overall rank#39,073
PerfumerRicardo Gomes, Rodrigo Lombardi
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerVG VHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVG V by Van Gils opens with a tangy, mouthwatering burst of juicy blood orange paired with the dry, zesty snap of crushed coriander seeds. As the initial sharp citrus blast calms down over the first half hour, a clean and gentle floral heart emerges, featuring soft peach blossom, classic aromatic lavender, and dry Vir…
Reviews →Nakinn by Dotti kicks off with a bracing chill of crisp eucalyptus, crushed mint, and sparkling bergamot that feels like stepping out into a brisk morning breeze. As the opening sharpness settles, the heart reveals an earthy blend of leafy green tea, tart rhubarb, and sweet blueberry grounded by warm nutmeg and cinnam…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, VG V or Nakinn?
VG V takes 5 of 8 categories. VG V is rated 3.98/5 from 65 votes; Nakinn is rated 4.15/5 from 26 votes. Choose VG V for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Nakinn for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, VG V or Nakinn?
They last about the same: VG V 72/100, Nakinn 70/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, VG V or Nakinn?
VG V projects furthest (VG V 68/100, Nakinn 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do VG V and Nakinn smell similar?
Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Coriander, Virginia Cedar and Oakmoss.
Is VG V or Nakinn better for summer or winter?
For summer, Nakinn is the stronger pick. For winter, VG V is the stronger pick. VG V suits daytime wear; Nakinn suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in VG V and Nakinn?
VG V has top notes of Blood Orange and Coriander, heart notes of Peach Blossom, Lavender and Virginia Cedar, a base of Vanilla, Oakmoss and Amber. Nakinn has top notes of Eucalyptus, Tarragon, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Coriander, Rhubarb, Green Tea and Blueberry, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Virginia Cedar and Patchouli.
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