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Elizabeth and James Nirvana Black vs Victoria's Secret Bare

Elizabeth and James Nirvana Black and Victoria's Secret Bare compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

Nirvana BlackElizabeth and James20134.1★
87% alikevs
BareVictoria's Secret20224.2★

The difference in plain words

Nirvana Black and Bare are very similar; both have Violet. Nirvana Black leans more vanilla, while Bare leans citrus. Nirvana Black projects more; it is more of an evening scent.

Longer lastingNirvana Black
Stronger projectionNirvana Black
Better perceived valueNirvana Black
More of a night scentNirvana Black

Accords

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AccordA blend of notes the nose perceives as one unified smell - like a chord made of musical notes.More in Learn →
● Nirvana Black ● Bare
WoodyPowderyVioletWarm SpicyBalsamicFloralVanillaCitrus
Both share: Violet
Only in Nirvana Black: Sandalwood · Vanilla
Only in Bare: Australian Sandalwood · Mandarin Orange

Community votes

Nirvana Black ← · → Bare
Time of day
day
night
Season
spring
summer
fall
winter
Value
way overpriced
overpriced
ok
good value
great value
Sillage
intimate
moderate
strong
enormous
Longevity
very weak
weak
moderate
long lasting
eternal
Gender
female
more female
unisex
more male
male

Metrics

0–100, with delta
Longevity
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LongevityHow long a fragrance lasts on skin.More in Learn →
Nirvana Black +3
51
48
Sillage / projection
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ProjectionHow far the scent radiates from your skin while you stand still. The 'sillage / projection' votes on fragrance pages blend the two, so read them as overall reach.More in Learn →
Nirvana Black +11
38
27
Price valueNirvana Black +3
64
61
Night-nessNirvana Black +28
67
39
Gender lean (♀→♂)
Feminine
Masculine
Nirvana Black profile →Bare profile →