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Nivea Sun by Nivea

Men Women 2019

Brand
Nivea

Description

Nivea Sun by Nivea is a fragrance from the olfactory family for men and women. Launched in 2019, this composition features top notes of green notes, a heart of solar and floral notes, and a base of powdery notes.

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When to wear it (votes)

  • Winter 6.1%
  • Spring 23%
  • Summer 59%
  • Autumn 12%
  • Day 87%
  • Night 13%

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377 votes

  • Positive 80%
  • Negative 9.0%
  • Neutral 11%
positive reviews 377 community votes
LongevitySoft SillageModerate Best momentSummer CharacterUnisex

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Leading answer Summer

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Leading answer Day

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About Nivea Sun

Main accord powdery Year 2019 Gender Men · Women

Nivea Sun by Nivea is a fragrance from the olfactory family for men and women. Launched in 2019, this composition features top notes of green notes, a heart of solar and floral notes, and a base of powdery notes.

Green, herbal and fougère

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Longevity

Leading answer Soft

216 votes

Sillage

Leading answer Moderate

258 votes

Character

Leading answer Balanced

201 votes

Value perception

Leading answer Good value

187 votes

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  1. At 25 euros for 30ml, if you do the math, that’s 80 euros per 100ml. Don’t call it cheap; it’s basically Nivea at designer prices. Let’s start there, and I’ll just say upfront: for what you get, you’re better off buying a proper designer perfume. The notes deliver exactly what they promise: right out of the bottle, it smells like white Nivea sunscreen. Then it shifts to talc, moves into daisy-like flowers, then green meadows and minerals, like a pool. After half an hour, everything blends into one scent—sunscreen that you’ve been wearing all day (pleasant enough). Verdict: it doesn’t smell like anything other than white Nivea sunscreen; if you apply the real stuff, you’ll get the same scent for way less money. If you’re looking for a summer vibe, I’d go with other fantastic perfumes instead.

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  2. I LOVE EVERY DAY STARTING WITH YOU. Nivea Sun is very similar to the classic Eau de Toilette, but with an extra boost of aldehydes that awaken that unmistakable sunscreen scent, perfect for afternoons at the beach bar or for that summer vibe. Personally, I lean more toward the original white bottle version, which is creamier and powdery, capturing the cream scent to perfection—that smell that feels like a childhood hug. Both have subtle projection and soft sillage, ideal for informal daily wear or wrapping yourself in comfort before bed. Nivea Sun transports me back to those beach summers when advertising planes flew overhead dropping inflatable balls. Years ago, at the Nivea Haus in Berlin, they gifted me an identical ball. It was like time stopped, and for a moment, I was six again, unable to contain a smile. ☀️☀️☀️☀️

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  3. Brutal deal on Nivea! It smells gorgeous, comforting, and perfectly captures that classic summer day by the outdoor pool: clean towels, wet grass, and full sun. You can really smell the moisturizing sunscreen, potted flowers, skin getting a tan, and kids playing. Once it dries, it leaves fresh woody notes reminiscent of benches at a spa. It has moderate sillage and lasts about 7 hours, becoming more subtle over time. It’s delicate but noticeable. My daughter’s scent lasts forever and projects more than mine. Definitely the ideal summer aroma, and the best part is it’s only €23, very affordable. Enjoy! 🔆

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  4. EVERY DAY BEGINS WITH YOU. I absolutely love it. Nivea Sun is very similar to the classic Nivea Eau de Toilette, but with an extra kick of aldehydes that awaken that unmistakable sunscreen aroma—perfect for late afternoons at the beach bar or for carrying that summer air with you. Personally, I lean slightly toward the original white bottle version; it’s creamier and more talcum-like, capturing the Nivea scent to a T—that smell that feels like a childhood hug. Both fragrances offer a discreet projection and a soft trail, ideal for casual daily wear or wrapping yourself in comfort before bed. Nivea Sun transports me back to those beach summers when Nivea’s advertising planes soared overhead, dropping hundreds of inflatable balls onto the coast. A few years ago, at the Nivea Haus flagship store in Berlin, they gifted me a ball identical to those. It was like time stood still, and for a moment, I was six again, unable to contain a smile.

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