Fragrance comparison

Ave Maria vs Nasaj

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 302 ratings analysed

Ave Maria

House of BŌ

4.12237 votes

Rank #27,936 White FloralWine

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Nasaj

Omanluxury

3.9265 votes

Rank #11,451 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nasaj takes 5 of 7 categories.

Ave Maria
Choose it for a white floral and wine character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Nasaj
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Ave Maria2/7

Nasaj5/7

Ratings & consensus: Ave Maria
Community sentiment: Ave Maria
Longevity: Nasaj
Sillage & projection: Nasaj
Value for money: Nasaj
Versatility: Nasaj
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nasaj

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ave MariaHouse of BŌ

NasajOmanluxury

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 237 votes

Have 34%Had 5%Want 61%

3.92/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 18%Had 1%Want 80%

Category winnerAve MariaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

31%Like

15%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

237 votes

55%Love

10%Like

0%Ok

19%Dislike

16%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerAve MariaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNasaj

SillageNasaj

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value29

¤ Price value52

Category winnerNasajBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

wine83%

lactonic65%

citrus48%

animalic30%

white floral100%

citrus91%

woody83%

fruity74%

floral65%

warm spicy56%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both white floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

GardeniaIndonesian JasmineCashmeran

Heart3-4 hrs

NeroliPearRain Notes

Base7-9 hrs

Red WineOakLeather

Top

MandarinTangerinePearGrapefruitPink PepperCardamom

Heart

JasmineLilyGardeniaTuberoseMagnoliaNeroli

Base

SandalwoodFrankincenseCypriolSaffiano LeatherPatchouliTonka

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Neroli and Pear. Durations are only published for Ave Maria, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer92

Fall0

Winter15

Day100

Night53

Spring86

Summer64

Fall71

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNasajMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Date 35%Casual 27%Party 20%Work 18%

Men13

Unisex58

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,936

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,451

PerfumerMeabh McCurtin

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerNasajHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ave Maria by House of BŌ delivers a lush collision of wet white flowers and rich tannins. It opens loud. Creamy gardenia and Indonesian jasmine surge forward alongside a cool mist of petrichor and crisp pear. You immediately sense real weight behind the petals. Within an hour, a distinct red wine accord cuts through t…

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Nasaj by Omanluxury brings a radiant floral profile to the forefront, blending bright citrus notes with a creamy, resinous heart. This unisex 2025 release features a vibrant opening of mandarin and pink pepper that settles into a complex, leathery floral base. Ideal for transitional weather, it offers a sophisticated,…

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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, Ave Maria or Nasaj?

Nasaj takes 5 of 7 categories. Ave Maria is rated 4.12/5 from 237 votes; Nasaj is rated 3.92/5 from 65 votes. Choose Ave Maria for a white floral and wine character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Nasaj for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Ave Maria or Nasaj?

Nasaj lasts longest (Nasaj 70/100, Ave Maria 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ave Maria or Nasaj?

Nasaj projects furthest (Nasaj 64/100, Ave Maria 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ave Maria and Nasaj smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Neroli and Pear.

Is Ave Maria or Nasaj better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ave Maria is the stronger pick. For winter, Nasaj is the stronger pick. Ave Maria suits daytime wear; Nasaj suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ave Maria and Nasaj?

Ave Maria has top notes of Gardenia, Indonesian Jasmine and Cashmeran, heart notes of Neroli, Pear and Rain Notes, a base of Red Wine, Oak and Leather. Nasaj has top notes of Mandarin, Tangerine, Pear and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily, Gardenia and Tuberose, a base of Sandalwood, Frankincense, Cypriol and Saffiano Leather.