Nirvana White by Elizabeth and James is a well-loved, simple floral fragrance that has developed a devoted following despite its discontinuation. The community recognizes its beauty and nostalgic value, though acknowledges that similar profiles can be found in other fragrances. Finding a bottle remains challenging, with recent reports suggesting the line may have relocated to retailers like Kohl's rather than being completely discontinued.
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Simple, elegant floral composition with peony, lily of the valley, and musk
Beloved and memorable fragrance that resonates emotionally with wearers
Clean, understated scent profile that works for everyday wear
Highly regarded by fans as a favorite in their collections
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Discontinued for at least 3 years, making it very difficult to find
Not unique or innovative in its fragrance notes
社区情绪脉搏 — Daisy
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54 条评价 · 来源:r/fragrance 社区
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The Marc Jacobs Daisy fragrance is widely regarded as a classic, approachable floral that serves as an excellent introduction to perfume for many. While the community appreciates its pleasant scent and nostalgic value, there's consensus that the high price point and overwhelming number of flankers are drawbacks, and some find it too sweet or young-smelling for mature wearers.
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Pleasant, approachable floral scent that appeals to a wide audience
Great introduction to 'grown-up' perfume with nostalgic value for many
Well-crafted fragrance with layered composition by renowned perfumer Alberto Morillas
Cute, attractive bottle design that appeals to collectors
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High price point ($140-150 USD/CAD) for a mass-market designer fragrance
Can smell too sweet and youthful for some, especially as they age
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What's the difference between Nirvana White and Daisy?+
Nirvana White is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Elizabeth and James (2013) dominated by Fresh accords. Daisy is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Marc Jacobs (2007) leaning on White Floral accords. They share 2 accords: White Floral, Powdery.
By community rating, Nirvana White scores 3.90/5 vs Daisy at 3.81/5. On r/fragrance, Nirvana White sits at 7.5/10 (positive) while Daisy is 7.5/10 (positive). Nirvana White's standout strength: Simple, elegant floral composition with peony, lily of the valley, and musk. Daisy's standout strength: Pleasant, approachable floral scent that appeals to a wide audience. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.
Do Nirvana White and Daisy smell similar?+
They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Nirvana White: Nirvana White by Elizabeth and James is a well-loved, simple floral fragrance that has developed a devoted following despite its discontinuation. Daisy: The Marc Jacobs Daisy fragrance is widely regarded as a classic, approachable floral that serves as an excellent introduction to perfume for many.
Which lasts longer, Nirvana White or Daisy?+
Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.
Which season suits Nirvana White vs Daisy?+
Nirvana White scores highest for spring wear; Daisy scores highest for spring wear. Nirvana White leans daytime, Daisy leans daytime.
Limited availability even on resale platforms like eBay
Confusing product line with many flankers that look similar but smell different
Some find the dry down dusty or headache-inducing; not universally loved