Fragrance comparison

Мгла vs Sakountala

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

Мгла

Wood Moss

3.003 votes

Rank #64,901 WoodySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Sakountala

Nayassia

3.7512 votes

Rank #41,860 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sakountala takes 2 of 2 categories.

Мгла
Choose it for a woody and smoky character. Best in fall.
Sakountala
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Мгла0/2

Sakountala2/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

МглаWood Moss

SakountalaNayassia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 25%Had 19%Want 56%

3.75/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 46%Had 0%Want 54%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

17%Love

58%Like

8%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevitySakountala

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value40

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

smoky88%

leather77%

amber65%

animalic53%

balsamic42%

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

iris69%

amber61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Guaiac WoodLeatherIncenseTarVetiverWhite FlowersBenzoinJuniper

No top / heart / base split published

Top

JuniperLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

OrrisIncenseViolet Leaf

Base

LeatherAmbroxanVetiverBenzoinStyrax

InformationalShared notesLeather, Incense, Vetiver and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men57

Unisex43

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,901

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,860

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerSakountalaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Мгла by Wood Moss is a bold, challenging unisex composition that centers on a heavy, resinous profile. With notes of tar, leather, incense, and guaiac wood, it offers a stark, smoky experience that suits the deepest nights of winter. This is not for those seeking light florals, as it demands an appreciation for dark, …

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Sakountala by Nayassia opens with a sharp flash of juniper, lemon, and mandarin orange over a dry herbal frame. As the top notes settle, powdery orris and smoky incense combine with violet leaf to soften the initial punch. The base turns grounded and warm as smooth leather, benzoin, and styrax take over on skin. It fi…

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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, Мгла or Sakountala?

Sakountala takes 2 of 2 categories. Мгла is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes; Sakountala is rated 3.75/5 from 12 votes. Choose Мгла for a woody and smoky character. Best in fall. Choose Sakountala for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Мгла or Sakountala?

Sakountala lasts longest (Sakountala 71/100, Мгла 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Мгла and Sakountala smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Leather, Incense, Vetiver and Benzoin.

Is Мгла or Sakountala better for summer or winter?

Sakountala suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Мгла and Sakountala?

Мгла features Guaiac Wood, Leather, Incense, Tar and Vetiver. Sakountala has top notes of Juniper, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orris, Incense and Violet Leaf, a base of Leather, Ambroxan, Vetiver and Benzoin.