Nebras

Notes & Nuances

Nebras opens with a surprisingly bright, albeit synthetic, burst of candied red berries and mandarin. The sugar note is prominent, bordering on cloying, a slightly sharper iteration of the original Eilish’s more subdued sweetness. The heart is where Nebras attempts to mimic the cocoa and vanilla of Eilish No. 1. While the vanilla accord is passable, the cocoa reads more as a generic, slightly plasticky chocolate. The spicy notes are dialed up here, creating a warmer, almost cinnamon-like feel. The drydown relies heavily on tonka bean and a musky amber. It lacks the creamy, almost gourmand depth of the original. I'd estimate it captures about 95% of the Eilish DNA, but the differences are noticeable in the quality of ingredients.

Is it Worth It?

Nebras is a competent clone for those seeking the Eilish No. 1 profile on a budget. The synthetic edges are apparent, particularly in the opening and mid, but the overall effect is pleasing enough. If you can't justify the price of the original, or simply want a daily driver, Nebras is a solid option. However, for a truly luxurious and nuanced experience, the original is still worth the splurge. This one is for the casual fan, not the fragrance connoisseur.

Performance Reality Check

Longevity is decent point. I get around 6 hours on skin, with projection that is moderate for the first 2 hours, then settles into a skin scent. It performs adequately.