Escentric 02
Escentric MoleculesEau de Parfum2008
Side by side
Escentric 02 vs. Nirvana
Is Escentric 02 better than Nirvana?
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 Escentric 02 and Nirvana?
| Escentric 02 | Nirvana | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2008 | 2019 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Geza Schön | — |
| Best season | Summer | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Escentric 02 and Nirvana smell?
Escentric 02
Amber
Musky
Woody
Iris
Powdery
Violet
Nirvana
Amber
Musky
Woody
Iris
Powdery
White Floral
Violet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Escentric 02 and Nirvana share?
Top
AlmdudlerJuniper BerryBergamotLimeMandarin Orange
Jasmine
Heart
GingerHedioneOrris RootFreesiaPink PepperClary Sage
Iris
Base
AmbroxanMusconeTonka BeanVetiver
AmbroxanIso E Super
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
HedioneFreesia
JasmineIris
Fragrance Ingredients
Ambroxan
Ambroxan
Where they fit
When and where do Escentric 02 and Nirvana work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Escentric 02 or Nirvana?
| Escentric 02 | Nirvana | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Escentric 02 and 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
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
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