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    Artsy vs. Nirvana Black

    Artsy by Kimberly New York bottle

    Artsy

    Kimberly New York
    Eau de Parfum2016
    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Nirvana Black wears longer on skin, while Artsy projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Artsy vs. Nirvana Black
    ArtsyNirvana Black
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20162013
    GenderFemaleUnisex
    PerfumerKimberly WalkerPierre Negrin
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Artsy

    Sweet
    Powdery
    Gourmand
    Woody
    Violet
    Fruity

    Nirvana Black

    Woody
    Powdery
    Vanilla
    Violet
    Warm Spicy
    Balsamic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Candy Apple
    —
    Heart
    VioletMarshmallow
    —
    Base—
    SandalwoodVanillaViolet

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Artsy vs. Nirvana Black
    ArtsyNirvana Black
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity2-4 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The candy apple note is synthetic. It brings a playful sweetness to the composition, with a bright and tart quality that feels nostalgic and inviting.Artsy
    Three notes. Violet, sandalwood, vanilla. Not the most complex pyramid. But that's the point. When everything works in sync, you don't need artillery.Nirvana Black