Fragrance comparison

Asian Inspiration vs Nasra

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 196 ratings analysed

3 wins

Asian Inspiration

The Merchant of Venice

4.09188 votes

Rank #9,930 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Nasra

LEN Fragrances

3.008 votes

Rank #65,924 HerbalPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Asian Inspiration takes 3 of 4 categories.

Asian Inspiration
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Nasra
Choose it for a herbal and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Asian Inspiration3/4

Nasra1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Asian Inspiration
Sillage & projection: Nasra
Value for money: Asian Inspiration
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Asian Inspiration

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Asian InspirationThe Merchant of Venice

NasraLEN Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 188 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

3.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

42%Like

6%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

188 votes

13%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

38%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityAsian Inspiration

SillageNasra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value40

Category winnerAsian InspirationBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

herbal100%

patchouli92%

aromatic84%

leather77%

balsamic69%

floral61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bitter OrangeCardamomBergamot

Heart

SageSaffronNutmegBlack PepperAgarwood (Oud)

Base

VetiverSiam BenzoinCedarLeather

Notes

PatchouliChamomileMarigoldLeatherRoseSaffronSageAgarwood (Oud)MagnoliaJasmineCardamomVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Sage, Saffron and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Nasra, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day35

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men26

Unisex60

Women15

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

Date 35%Party 28%Casual 20%Work 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,930

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#65,924

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAsian InspirationHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Asian Inspiration by The Merchant of Venice is a refreshing aromatic green perfume that blends crisp citrus with herbal warmth. It opens with an energizing splash of bitter orange, Italian bergamot, and cool cardamom pods before settling into an earthy heart of green sage and gentle black pepper. The dry-down introduc…

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Nasra by LEN Fragrances is an unapologetic, dry herbal fragrance built around raw patchouli, aromatic chamomile, and rugged leather. The first spray releases a pungent burst of bitter marigold and crushed sage, cutting through the air before settling into a dense heart of saffron, rose, and dark resins. As the scent m…

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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, Asian Inspiration or Nasra?

Asian Inspiration takes 3 of 4 categories. Asian Inspiration is rated 4.09/5 from 188 votes; Nasra is rated 3.00/5 from 8 votes. Choose Asian Inspiration for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Nasra for a herbal and patchouli character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Asian Inspiration or Nasra?

Asian Inspiration lasts longest (Asian Inspiration 67/100, Nasra 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Asian Inspiration or Nasra?

Nasra projects furthest (Nasra 70/100, Asian Inspiration 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Asian Inspiration and Nasra smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Sage, Saffron and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Asian Inspiration or Nasra better for summer or winter?

Nasra suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Asian Inspiration and Nasra?

Asian Inspiration has top notes of Bitter Orange, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Sage, Saffron, Nutmeg and Black Pepper, a base of Vetiver, Siam Benzoin, Cedar and Leather. Nasra features Patchouli, Chamomile, Marigold, Leather and Rose.