Nian
meets The World According to Arthur.
Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.
Different note lists
The records do not list any identical notes. They may still share accords.
Concentration not recorded leads with amber; Concentration not recorded leads with vanilla. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.
| At a glance |  melt season NianConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |  Penhaligon's The World According to ArthurConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Concentration not recorded | Concentration not recorded |
| Listed bottle sizes | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Brand origin | Not yet verified | United Kingdom |
| Made in | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Listed year | 2024 | 2021 |
| Leading accords | amber · warm spicy · musky | vanilla · amber · smoky |
| Notes unique to this record | Pink Pepper, Saffron, Jasmine, Frankincense, Myrrh, Orris Root, Benzoin, Musk, Oud | Vanilla, Incense, Grapefruit, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Clary Sage, Incense, Tonka Bean |
| Longevity / 5 | 2.00 · 1 votes | 3.13 · 614 votes |
| Projection / 4 | 1.00 · 1 votes | 1.88 · 604 votes |
Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.
Ingredients, side by side.
Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.
A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.
Nian
Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.
The World According to Arthur
Eau de parfum · UK listing · 75 mL bottle
Alcohol denat., Parfum (fragrance), Aqua (water), Farnesol, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Coumarin, Linalool, Limonene, Isoeugenol, CI 14700 (red 4), CI 17200 (red 33), CI 60730 (ext. violet 2), CI 42090 (blue 1), CI 19140 (yellow 5).
Source: Penhaligon’s official UK product ingredient dialog · Checked 2026-09-22
These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.
Follow your curiosity.
A starting point, not a verdictConcentration not recorded
Start here if the listed amber and warm spicy direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.
Concentration not recorded
Start here if the listed vanilla and amber direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.