Fragrance comparison

Aoud vs Dhanal Oudh Nashwah

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 12 Oct 2026 979 ratings analysed

Aoud

M. Micallef

3.86412 votes

Rank #5,332 OudWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Dhanal Oudh Nashwah

Rasasi

4.04567 votes

Rank #499 HoneyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dhanal Oudh Nashwah takes 6 of 7 categories.

Aoud
Choose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter.
Dhanal Oudh Nashwah
Choose it for a honey and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Aoud1/7

Dhanal Oudh Nashwah6/7

Ratings & consensus: Dhanal Oudh Nashwah
Community sentiment: Dhanal Oudh Nashwah
Longevity: Dhanal Oudh Nashwah
Sillage & projection: Dhanal Oudh Nashwah
Value for money: Dhanal Oudh Nashwah
Versatility: Aoud
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dhanal Oudh Nashwah

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AoudM. Micallef

Dhanal Oudh NashwahRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 412 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

4.04/ 5 · 567 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerDhanal Oudh NashwahRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

42%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

280 votes

50%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

425 votes

Category winnerDhanal Oudh NashwahMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityDhanal Oudh Nashwah

SillageDhanal Oudh Nashwah

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value84

Category winnerDhanal Oudh NashwahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

warm spicy92%

rose84%

honey77%

fresh spicy69%

floral61%

honey100%

fresh spicy92%

oud84%

leather77%

woody69%

animalic61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both oud, honey and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Rose

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)SaffronCinnamonNutmegSandalwood

Base

HoneyPatchouli

Top

HoneyAgarwood (Oud)Nutmeg

Heart

JuniperStrawberry Leaf

Base

LeatherAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Nutmeg and Honey. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring26

Summer9

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAoudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex66

Women15

Men65

Unisex33

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,332

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews27

Overall rank#499

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews154

Category winnerDhanal Oudh NashwahHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aoud by M. Micallef is a rich woody spicy fragrance that leans into traditional oriental profiles. Launched in 2003, it centers on a prominent rose and agarwood accord that feels dense and resinous on skin. Ideal for cool weather, this scent offers a mature, sophisticated presence for those who enjoy deep, honeyed woo…

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Dhanal Oudh Nashwah by Rasasi is a bold oriental spicy fragrance for men and women. It features a striking blend of honey, agarwood, and nutmeg, balanced by strawberry leaf, leather, and cedar. This 2011 release offers a dark, resinous profile ideal for cold weather evenings. It remains a polarizing choice for those w…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aoud or Dhanal Oudh Nashwah?

Dhanal Oudh Nashwah takes 6 of 7 categories. Aoud is rated 3.86/5 from 412 votes; Dhanal Oudh Nashwah is rated 4.04/5 from 567 votes. Choose Aoud for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter. Choose Dhanal Oudh Nashwah for a honey and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Aoud or Dhanal Oudh Nashwah?

Dhanal Oudh Nashwah lasts longest (Dhanal Oudh Nashwah 81/100, Aoud 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aoud or Dhanal Oudh Nashwah?

Dhanal Oudh Nashwah projects furthest (Dhanal Oudh Nashwah 71/100, Aoud 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aoud and Dhanal Oudh Nashwah smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud, honey and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Nutmeg and Honey.

Is Aoud or Dhanal Oudh Nashwah better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dhanal Oudh Nashwah is the stronger pick. For winter, Aoud is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aoud and Dhanal Oudh Nashwah?

Aoud has top notes of Rose, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Saffron, Cinnamon and Nutmeg, a base of Honey and Patchouli. Dhanal Oudh Nashwah has top notes of Honey, Agarwood (Oud) and Nutmeg, heart notes of Juniper and Strawberry Leaf, a base of Leather, Amber and Cedar.