Fragrance comparison

Zodiac vs NILUS

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 109 ratings analysed

5 wins

Zodiac

PARIS CORNER

4.2567 votes

Rank #10,512 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

NILUS

Nilafar du Nil

3.9642 votes

Rank #13,107 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zodiac takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

Zodiac5/7

NILUS1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ZodiacPARIS CORNER

NILUSNilafar du Nil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 46%Had 6%Want 48%

3.96/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 43%Had 3%Want 54%

Category winnerZodiacRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

31%Like

10%Ok

1%Dislike

4%Hate

67 votes

57%Love

13%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

13%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerZodiacMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageNILUS

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value66

Category winnerZodiacBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

fruity84%

fresh spicy77%

sweet69%

white floral61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

amber84%

woody77%

animalic69%

fresh61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both citrus, woody and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

PearBergamotGinger

Heart2 to 3 hours

Woody NotesOrange BlossomJasmine

Base6 to 8 hours

MuskVanillaAmber

Top

BergamotPearMandarin OrangeGinger

Heart

Lily of the ValleyOrange BlossomJasmineCedar

Base

AmbergrisWoody NotesMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesPear, Bergamot, Ginger and Woody Notes. Durations are only published for Zodiac, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring95

Summer100

Fall86

Winter40

Day100

Night86

Spring65

Summer100

Fall60

Winter30

Day100

Night82

Category winnerZodiacMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men75

Unisex21

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,512

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#13,107

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerZodiacHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zodiac by PARIS CORNER opens with a lively blend of crisp pear, zesty bergamot, and sharp ginger. That bright kick quickly meets a balanced heart of orange blossom and jasmine grounded by distinct woody notes. As the scent settles, a foundation of warm amber, soft vanilla, and prominent musk takes over, giving the cle…

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Zodiac or NILUS?

Zodiac takes 5 of 7 categories. Zodiac is rated 4.25/5 from 67 votes; NILUS is rated 3.96/5 from 42 votes. Choose Zodiac for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose NILUS for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Zodiac or NILUS?

They last about the same: Zodiac 75/100, NILUS 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Zodiac or NILUS?

NILUS projects furthest (NILUS 69/100, Zodiac 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Zodiac and NILUS smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Pear, Bergamot, Ginger and Woody Notes.

Is Zodiac or NILUS better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Zodiac and NILUS?

Zodiac has top notes of Pear, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Woody Notes, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Amber. 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.