Fragrance comparison

Dahn Al Oud Hindi vs Elena

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 46 ratings analysed

4 wins

Dahn Al Oud Hindi

Nabeel

4.6913 votes

Rank #28,656 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Elena

Mazzolari

3.7233 votes

Rank #18,948 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dahn Al Oud Hindi takes 4 of 5 categories.

Dahn Al Oud Hindi
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Elena
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dahn Al Oud Hindi4/5

Elena1/5

Ratings & consensus: Dahn Al Oud Hindi
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dahn Al Oud Hindi
Sillage & projection: Dahn Al Oud Hindi
Value for money: Dahn Al Oud Hindi
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Elena

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dahn Al Oud HindiNabeel

ElenaMazzolari

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.69/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%

3.72/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 23%Had 9%Want 68%

Category winnerDahn Al Oud HindiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

69%Love

31%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

29%Love

53%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityDahn Al Oud Hindi

SillageDahn Al Oud Hindi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value25

Category winnerDahn Al Oud HindiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody91%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy74%

sweet65%

aromatic56%

floral100%

woody92%

fruity84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

white floral61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Agarwood (Oud)Oriental notesKyara IncenseDamask RoseBlack PepperBitter AlmondFruity NotesLavender

Heart

ResinMyrhhOlibanumRoseRed RoseGuaiac WoodCedarGeranium

Base

TobaccoAmberLeatherCypriol Oil or NagarmothaWoodsy NotesSweet NotesSandalowoodVetiver

Notes

OsmanthusFloral NotesVetiverLimeOrange BlossomVanillaWoody NotesMuskAmber

No top / heart / base split published

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer43

Fall100

Winter86

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer40

Fall60

Winter60

Day100

Night43

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,656

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#18,948

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerElenaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nabeel Dahn Al Oud Hindi is a heavy oriental spicy fragrance centered on animalic agarwood. It wraps pungent medicinal wood with warm spices and thick resins to create an uncompromising profile for cold winter nights. This scent is built for experienced noses seeking an uncompromised traditional Middle Eastern oud exp…

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Elena by Mazzolari opens with a bright, green-floral snap of lime, orange blossom, osmanthus and vetiver. On skin it can feel unusual for a feminine floral fruity scent, more fresh, woody and aromatic than sugary. As it settles, musk, amber, woods and a touch of vanilla make it warmer and drier. The main caution is ch…

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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, Dahn Al Oud Hindi or Elena?

Dahn Al Oud Hindi takes 4 of 5 categories. Dahn Al Oud Hindi is rated 4.69/5 from 13 votes; Elena is rated 3.72/5 from 33 votes. Choose Dahn Al Oud Hindi for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Elena for a floral and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dahn Al Oud Hindi or Elena?

Dahn Al Oud Hindi lasts longest (Dahn Al Oud Hindi 82/100, Elena 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dahn Al Oud Hindi or Elena?

Dahn Al Oud Hindi projects furthest (Dahn Al Oud Hindi 75/100, Elena 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dahn Al Oud Hindi and Elena smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Amber and Vetiver.

Is Dahn Al Oud Hindi or Elena better for summer or winter?

Dahn Al Oud Hindi suits evening wear; Elena suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dahn Al Oud Hindi and Elena?

Dahn Al Oud Hindi has top notes of Agarwood (Oud), Oriental notes, Kyara Incense and Damask Rose, heart notes of Resin, Myrhh, Olibanum and Rose, a base of Tobacco, Amber, Leather and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha. Elena features Osmanthus, Floral Notes, Vetiver, Lime and Orange Blossom.