Do Lamar and Nel smell similar?

Lamar and Nel rate a strikingly similar 85% match on our similarity model. They share 7 notes including Rose, Apple, Vanilla and Magnolia. Both lean fruity, sweet and fresh.

Which lasts longer, Lamar or Nel?

Lamar lasts longer. Community votes put Lamar at 6-10 hours, versus 4-6 hours for Nel. Longevity shifts with skin type, weather, and how much you apply.

When should you wear Lamar vs Nel?

Both Lamar and Nel are at their best in spring, by community season votes. Both still work year-round; the season vote just reflects where each shines most.

Which is better rated, Lamar or Nel?

Lamar scores higher with the community at 4/5, versus 3.5/5 for Nel. A rating measures overall approval, not which suits you — sample both if you can.

Side by side

Lamar vs. Nel

Q: Is Lamar better than Nel?

Neither is universally better — it depends on what you want. Lamar rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin. Weigh the shared notes, performance, and community votes above to decide which fits you.

Lamar

Kajal

Eau de Parfum2020

85^%

Strikingly similar

Nel

Kinetic Perfumes

2022

New comparison

Is Lamar better than Nel?

Lamar outlasts Nel by a wide margin, delivering 6-10 hours of wear versus Nel's moderate 3-6 hours, and carries a higher rating to boot. Both share fruity rose DNA with vanilla warmth, but Lamar layers Bulgarian Rose and pineapple into something tropical and musky. Nel pivots green and woody, with cedar and rhubarb giving it an aromatic tension Lamar never attempts. If staying power is the priority, Lamar wins.

Pick Lamar

Pick Lamar if you want Bulgarian Rose and pineapple-musky warmth that lasts through a full work day without reapplying.

Pick Nel

Pick Nel if you prefer cedar, rhubarb, and green moss giving this rose fragrance an aromatic, slightly tart edge.

Why this score

Performance proximity

Accord profile overlap

Shared notes

RoseAppleVanillaMagnoliaJasmine Sambac AbsoluteMarigoldMoss

fruitysweetfreshrosetropicalfloralvanilla

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 Lamar and Nel?

Key facts: Lamar vs. Nel
	Lamar	Nel
Concentration	Eau de Parfum	—
Launched	2020	2022
Gender	Unisex	Unisex
Perfumer	Mark Buxton	Mark Buxton
Best season	Spring	Spring

Scent DNA

How do Lamar and Nel smell?

Lamar

Fruity

Sweet

Fresh

Rose

Tropical

Musky

Powdery

Amber

Nel

Fruity

Rose

Aromatic

Floral

Green

Fresh

Sweet

Tropical

Shared between both fragrances

The pyramid

What notes do Lamar and Nel share?

Top

PineappleAppleRed BerriesBergamotCardamomCoriander

LitchiRhubarbAppleAfrican MarigoldGeranium

Heart

Bulgarian RoseRoseMagnoliaJasmine Sambac AbsoluteSaffronMarigoldJasmine

RoseDewberryJasmine SambacMagnolia

Base

MuskVanillaToffeeAmbroxanCedarwoodMoss

VanillaMossCedarAmber

Notes both fragrances share

Shared note families

Floral Notes

Bulgarian RoseRoseMagnoliaJasmine Sambac AbsoluteMarigoldJasmine

RoseJasmine SambacAfrican MarigoldMagnoliaGeranium

Fruity Notes

PineappleAppleRed Berries

LitchiDewberryRhubarbApple

Mossy Notes

Moss

Oriental Notes

Vanilla

Woody Notes

Cedarwood

Cedar

Where they fit

When and where do Lamar and Nel work?

Spring

Summer

Fall

Winter

Community taste

Which performs better, Lamar or Nel?

Community verdict: Lamar vs. Nel
	Lamar	Nel
Score	4/5	3.5/5
Longevity	6-10 hours	4-6 hours
Sillage	strong	strong

No varnish

What do reviewers say about Lamar and Nel?

Pineapple and rose together isn't subtle. It's a deliberate clash, and if that works for you, Lamar rewards with projection that announces arrival before the door opens.Lamar

Nel is kinetic in name only. The opening hits fast and fruity but settles into something quieter and more personal. The vanilla-moss base is where this lives, so give it time to breathe before.Nel

The hunt

Where to buy Lamar and Nel

Cheapest offer per size: Lamar vs. Nel
	Lamar	Nel
3.4 oz	$217.60ecosmetics	—

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