Nirvana
Bibliothèque de Parfum2019
Side by side
Nirvana vs. Escentric 02
Is Nirvana better than Escentric 02?
Escentric 02 rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Nirvana projects louder.
Why this score
Accord profile overlap
Performance proximity
Gender alignment
Ambroxan
ambermuskywoodyirispowderyviolet
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Nirvana and Escentric 02?
| Nirvana | Escentric 02 | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | — | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2019 | 2008 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Geza Schön |
| Best season | Spring | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Nirvana and Escentric 02 smell?
Nirvana
Amber
Musky
Woody
Iris
Powdery
White Floral
Violet
Escentric 02
Amber
Musky
Woody
Iris
Powdery
Violet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Nirvana and Escentric 02 share?
Top
Jasmine
AlmdudlerJuniper BerryBergamotLimeMandarin Orange
Heart
Iris
GingerHedioneOrris RootFreesiaPink PepperClary Sage
Base
AmbroxanIso E Super
AmbroxanMusconeTonka BeanVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
JasmineIris
HedioneFreesia
Fragrance Ingredients
Ambroxan
Ambroxan
Where they fit
When and where do Nirvana and Escentric 02 work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Nirvana or Escentric 02?
| Nirvana | Escentric 02 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 2.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Nirvana and Escentric 02?
This is clarity that doesn't explain itself. Fresh, powdery, with a drydown that stays clean after you've left. Not everyone reaches for it, but those who do keep coming back.Nirvana
Escentric 02 asks whether ambroxan, the molecule that usually plays fixer, can carry a fragrance. It can. The question isn't whether it lasts; it's whether you're paying attention.Escentric 02
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