Nektar EDP

Laboratorio Olfattivo by Pierre-Constantin Guéros

85%

Pure XS EDT

Rabanne by Anne Flipo, Bruno Jovanovic, Caroline Dumur

Comparison

85%

Nektar EDP Laboratorio Olfattivo · 2022 U

Pure XS EDT Rabanne · 2017 M

Top

Clary Sage

Elemi

Pink Pepper

Grapefruit

Bergamot

Heart

Honey

Cinnamon

Leather

Frankincense

Tiramisu

Base

Tonka Bean

Vanilla

Cedar

Patchouli

Vetiver

Top

Ginger

Grapefruit

Thyme

Bergamot

Green

Heart

Vanilla

Liquor

Cinnamon

Leather

Apple

Base

Myrrh

Sugar Cane

Woody

Cedar

Cashmeran

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Nektar EDP

EDP	Concentration	EDT
U	Gender	M
2022	Year	2017
££	Price Tier	££

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Our Verdict - Nektar EDP

Nektar is a divisive beast: some rave about its sublime blend of aromatic warmth and gourmand sweetness, others recoil from what they perceive as a synthetic mess. It's truly a love-it-or-hate-it scent that commands attention, for better or worse.

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Our Verdict - Pure XS EDT

Rabanne's Pure XS is divisive - love it or hate it. It's a playful, sweet, boozy vanilla that some find unique and others utterly generic, but it’s undoubtedly a magnet for attention, if only for its curious 'cola' vibe.

Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Nektar EDP

Pure XS EDT

Notes

Shared Notes

Grapefruit 17% vs 19%

Bergamot 16% vs 19%

Only in Nektar

Clary Sage 25% Elemi 21% Pink Pepper 20%

Only in Pure XS

Ginger 24% Thyme 19% Green 18%

Shared Notes

Cinnamon 17% vs 18%

Leather 15% vs 16%

Only in Nektar

Honey 24% Frankincense 15% Tiramisu 14% Davana 13%

Only in Pure XS

Vanilla 26% Liquor 25% Apple 14%

Shared Notes

Cedar 20% vs 14%

Patchouli 17% vs 12%

Only in Nektar

Tonka Bean 24% Vanilla 21% Vetiver 17%

Only in Pure XS

Myrrh 23% Sugar Cane 22% Woody 15% Cashmeran 13%

Accords

Nektar Pure XS

100%

Aromatic

62%

74%

Vanilla

100%

92%

Sweet

92%

69%

Warm Spicy

77%

74%

Woody

76%

63%

Amber

76%

75%

Honey

Fresh Spicy

71%

Alcoholic

65%

Citrus

63%

56%

Cinnamon

58%

Soft Spicy

57%

Balsamic

Aromatic shared

100%

62%

Vanilla shared

74%

100%

Sweet shared

92%

Warm Spicy shared

69%

77%

Woody shared

74%

76%

Amber shared

63%

76%

Honey

75%

Fresh Spicy

71%

Alcoholic

65%

Citrus

63%

Cinnamon shared

56%

58%

Soft Spicy

58%

Balsamic

57%

Performance

Nektar Pure XS

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Nektar

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its strong projection and sweet, dense profile make it less suitable for quiet office environments. Nektar truly shines on a date or formal occasion where its complex, warm accords can create a memorable presence without being overpowering if applied judiciously.

Pure XS

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Its sweet, boozy, and often strong projection makes it less suitable for office or formal settings. However, it shines on dates and casual nights out, where its playful and attention-grabbing character can be fully appreciated.