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Elizabeth and James Nirvana Black vs Xerjoff Shunkoin

Elizabeth and James Nirvana Black and Xerjoff Shunkoin compared side by side: accords, longevity, sillage and value, so you can pick with confidence.

Nirvana BlackElizabeth and James20134.1★
86% alikevs
ShunkoinXerjoff20124.0★

The difference in plain words

Nirvana Black and Shunkoin are very similar; both have Sandalwood and Vanilla. Nirvana Black leans more violet, while Shunkoin leans iris. Shunkoin lasts longer and projects more; Nirvana Black is more of an evening scent; it gets better value-for-money votes.

Longer lastingShunkoin
Stronger projectionShunkoin
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 ● Shunkoin
PowderyWoodyVanillaWarm SpicyFloralVioletIrisBalsamic
Both share: Sandalwood · Vanilla
Only in Nirvana Black: Violet
Only in Shunkoin: Powdery Notes · Orris Root · Woody Notes · Olibanum · Cherry Blossom · Tea Leaf

Community votes

Nirvana Black ← · → Shunkoin
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 →
Shunkoin +15
51
66
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 →
Shunkoin +12
38
50
Price valueNirvana Black +25
64
39
Night-nessNirvana Black +26
67
41
Gender lean (♀→♂)
Feminine
Masculine
Nirvana Black profile →Shunkoin profile →