Fragrance comparison

Buddhapada vs Nefer

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 100 ratings analysed

2 wins

Buddhapada

Van Dang

4.001 votes

Rank #65,534 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Nefer

Prissana

4.1699 votes

Rank #12,180 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Buddhapada takes 2 of 3 categories.

Buddhapada
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.
Nefer
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Buddhapada2/3

Nefer1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BuddhapadaVan Dang

NeferPrissana

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

4.16/ 5 · 99 votes

Have 22%Had 8%Want 69%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

46%Love

31%Like

15%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

99 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityBuddhapada

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value39

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy90%

woody80%

amber70%

aromatic60%

balsamic50%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

balsamic84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

smoky61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomNutmegBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaMyrrh

Base7-9+ hrs

SandalwoodFrankincense

Notes

IncenseMyrrhCinnamonDried FruitsSaffronelemiTangerineCardamomBenzoinCorianderGingerGuaiac Wood

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerBuddhapadaLongest dry-down: 7-9+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring56

Summer28

Fall100

Winter100

Day89

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men29

Unisex58

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,534

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,180

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerNeferHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Buddhapada by Van Dang opens with an invigorating kick of black pepper, crushed green cardamom, and warm grated nutmeg that immediately cuts through the air. Rather than turning sharp or overly kitchen-like, the spices quickly soften into an earthy heart of smoky cypriol oil and sweet resinous myrrh. As it settles ont…

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Nefer by Prissana is a rich amber and warm spicy fragrance created by perfumer Prin Lomros in 2020. Inspired by ancient Egyptian history, the scent brings together smoky incense, sticky myrrh, and sweet cinnamon over a dense foundation of resins and dark woods. Bright sparks of tangerine, ginger, and cardamom lift the…

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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, Buddhapada or Nefer?

Buddhapada takes 2 of 3 categories. Buddhapada is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Nefer is rated 4.16/5 from 99 votes. Choose Buddhapada for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Nefer for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Buddhapada or Nefer?

Buddhapada lasts longest (Buddhapada 100/100, Nefer 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Buddhapada and Nefer smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom and Myrrh.

Is Buddhapada or Nefer better for summer or winter?

Buddhapada suits evening wear; Nefer suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Buddhapada and Nefer?

Buddhapada has top notes of Cardamom, Nutmeg and Black Pepper, heart notes of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Myrrh, a base of Sandalwood and Frankincense. Nefer features Incense, Myrrh, Cinnamon, Dried Fruits and Saffron.