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    Side by side

    Nymphaea vs. Petrichor

    Moderately similar
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Nymphaea vs. Petrichor
    NymphaeaPetrichor
    Launched20212022
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerTanwi Nandini IslamMarissa Zappas
    Best seasonSpringSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Nymphaea

    Aquatic
    Floral
    Woody
    Salty
    Ozonic
    Fresh
    Marine

    Petrichor

    Earthy
    Woody
    Iris
    Powdery
    Aromatic
    Mossy
    Citrus

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Heart
    White LotusPink Lotus WaxBlue Lotus
    Orris RootVetiverImmortelle
    Base
    Mitti AttarSandalwoodRiver SiltSea Salt
    MossMuskAmbergrisSandalwood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Nymphaea vs. Petrichor
    NymphaeaPetrichor
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This one is for people who find most aquatics too cold. The mitti attar gives it a warm, almost dusty quality that grounds the florals and keeps the whole thing from floating away.Nymphaea
    Petrichor doesn't try to smell like rain. It smells like what happens after, when earth, water, and a shaft of light exhale together. If you want something that outlasts the clouds, this is it.Petrichor