Fragrance comparison

Ashjan vs Nankun Kodō

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 50 ratings analysed

Ashjan

Nabeel

4.8010 votes

Rank #29,485 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Nankun Kodō

Sultan Pasha Attars

4.3840 votes

Rank #20,327 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Ashjan
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Nankun Kodō
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ashjan2/5

Nankun Kodō2/5

Ratings & consensus: Ashjan
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Nankun Kodō
Sillage & projection: Ashjan
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nankun Kodō

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AshjanNabeel

Nankun KodōSultan Pasha Attars

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.80/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 34%Had 11%Want 55%

4.38/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 28%Had 8%Want 64%

Category winnerAshjanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

80%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

63%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate95

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityNankun Kodō

SillageAshjan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

woody61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

anis61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PepperJasmineBergamotOreganoCinnamonLemonClovesCedar Needles

Heart

IncenseGeraniumPatchouliHeliotropeSandalwoodAmberRose

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhMuskVanillaLeather

Notes

IncenseStar AniseCypressFenugreekCuminHinoki WoodBlack AmberClovesSiamHeliotropeAgarwood (Oud)Ambrette (Musk Mallow)

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCloves, Incense, Heliotrope and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall80

Winter40

Day100

Night71

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter56

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,485

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#20,327

PerfumerSultan Pasha

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerNankun KodōHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ashjan opens with a bright citrus and spice rush, then settles into incense, amber, soft woods, and a resinous oud-leather base. It reads bold, clean, and slightly traditional, with enough warmth and smoke to keep the fresh top from feeling simple. If you enjoy Middle Eastern styles that mix sparkling citrus, rose-tin…

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Nankun Kodō is a deeply atmospheric incense composition that captures the meditative spirit of Japanese Kodo incense ceremonies. Centered around hinoki wood and dry resins, this Sultan Pasha creation offers a highly realistic, smoky experience. It is best suited for quiet autumn days or introspective evenings, appeali…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ashjan or Nankun Kodō?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Ashjan is rated 4.80/5 from 10 votes; Nankun Kodō is rated 4.38/5 from 40 votes. Choose Ashjan for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Nankun Kodō for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ashjan or Nankun Kodō?

Nankun Kodō lasts longest (Nankun Kodō 84/100, Ashjan 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ashjan or Nankun Kodō?

Ashjan projects furthest (Ashjan 71/100, Nankun Kodō 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ashjan and Nankun Kodō smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Cloves, Incense, Heliotrope and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Ashjan or Nankun Kodō better for summer or winter?

Ashjan suits daytime wear; Nankun Kodō suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ashjan and Nankun Kodō?

Ashjan has top notes of Pepper, Jasmine, Bergamot and Oregano, heart notes of Incense, Geranium, Patchouli and Heliotrope, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Myrrh, Musk and Vanilla. Nankun Kodō features Incense, Star Anise, Cypress, Fenugreek and Cumin.