Axum vs Nankun Kodō
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Nankun Kodō takes 5 of 7 categories.
AxumChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Nankun KodōChoose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Axum2/7
Nankun Kodō5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Nankun Kodō
- Community sentiment
- Nankun Kodō
- Longevity
- Nankun Kodō
- Sillage & projection
- Nankun Kodō
- Value for money
- Nankun Kodō
- Versatility
- Axum
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Axum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AxumMorphNankun KodōSultan Pasha AttarsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.09/ 5 · 46 votes
Have 30%Had 10%Want 60%
4.38/ 5 · 40 votes
Have 28%Had 8%Want 64%
Category winnerNankun KodōRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
30%Like
17%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
46 votes
63%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
40 votes
Category winnerNankun KodōMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNankun Kodō
SillageNankun Kodō
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNankun KodōBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody92%
amber84%
patchouli77%
balsamic69%
musky61%
woody100%
fresh spicy92%
amber84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
anis61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
IncenseClovesCumin
Heart2-4 hrs
PatchouliChampagneCashmere Wood
Base6-8+ hrs
VanillaWhite MuskAmbergris
Notes
IncenseStar AniseCypressFenugreekCuminHinoki WoodBlack AmberClovesSiamHeliotropeAgarwood (Oud)Ambrette (Musk Mallow)
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesIncense, Cloves and Cumin. Durations are only published for Axum, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring69
Summer28
Fall100
Winter88
Day100
Night75
Spring67
Summer33
Fall100
Winter56
Day100
Night40
Category winnerAxumMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#14,821
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#20,191
PerfumerSultan Pasha
Launched—
Reviews14
Category winnerAxumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAxum by Morph delivers a bold, dry blend of woody incense, biting cloves, and earthy patchouli. Right away, a sharp kick of cumin and smokiness hits the air before mellowing into an unusual dry champagne and soft cashmere wood heart. The dry-down settles into a comforting base of ambergris, clean white musk, and a sub…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Axum or Nankun Kodō?
Nankun Kodō takes 5 of 7 categories. Axum is rated 4.09/5 from 46 votes; Nankun Kodō is rated 4.38/5 from 40 votes. Choose Axum for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Nankun Kodō for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Axum or Nankun Kodō?
Nankun Kodō lasts longest (Nankun Kodō 84/100, Axum 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Axum or Nankun Kodō?
Nankun Kodō projects furthest (Nankun Kodō 63/100, Axum 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Axum and Nankun Kodō smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Incense, Cloves and Cumin.
Is Axum or Nankun Kodō better for summer or winter?
For summer, Nankun Kodō is the stronger pick. For winter, Axum is the stronger pick. Axum suits daytime wear; Nankun Kodō suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Axum and Nankun Kodō?
Axum has top notes of Incense, Cloves and Cumin, heart notes of Patchouli, Champagne and Cashmere Wood, a base of Vanilla, White Musk and Ambergris. Nankun Kodō features Incense, Star Anise, Cypress, Fenugreek and Cumin.
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