Fragrance comparison

Dahn Al Oud Hindi vs Mastermind Noir

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 40 ratings analysed

3 wins

Dahn Al Oud Hindi

Nabeel

4.6913 votes

Rank #31,512 AmberWoody

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44%scent match

Some overlap

Mastermind Noir

Nabeel

4.2227 votes

Rank #27,398 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dahn Al Oud Hindi takes 3 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.
Mastermind Noir
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Dahn Al Oud Hindi3/5

Mastermind Noir2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dahn Al Oud HindiNabeel

Mastermind NoirNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.69/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%

4.22/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 33%Had 10%Want 57%

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

56%Love

26%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityDahn Al Oud Hindi

SillageDahn Al Oud Hindi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value73

Category winnerMastermind NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody91%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy74%

sweet65%

aromatic56%

woody100%

leather90%

amber80%

warm spicy70%

musky60%

powdery50%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy

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

Top

Woody NotesCloveWallflowerGrassRosemarySweet Notes

Heart

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaCedarPatchouliGuaiac WoodVioletLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Tobacco LeafLabdanumLeatherCastoreumMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesGuaiac Wood, Cedar, Amber and Leather. 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

Spring62

Summer8

Fall69

Winter100

Day73

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

Men76

Unisex24

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,512

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#27,398

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerMastermind NoirHigher 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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Mastermind Noir by Nabeel delivers a dry, earthy profile centered around smoked woods, tobacco, and castoreum. Launched in 2022, this unisex leather fragrance targets enthusiasts who prefer dense, dark compositions over mainstream sweetness. It performs best in cold weather, wrapping the wearer in a dense cloud of res…

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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, Dahn Al Oud Hindi or Mastermind Noir?

Dahn Al Oud Hindi takes 3 of 5 categories. Dahn Al Oud Hindi is rated 4.69/5 from 13 votes; Mastermind Noir is rated 4.22/5 from 27 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 Mastermind Noir for a woody and leather character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dahn Al Oud Hindi or Mastermind Noir?

Dahn Al Oud Hindi lasts longest (Dahn Al Oud Hindi 82/100, Mastermind Noir 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dahn Al Oud Hindi or Mastermind Noir?

Dahn Al Oud Hindi projects furthest (Dahn Al Oud Hindi 75/100, Mastermind Noir 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dahn Al Oud Hindi and Mastermind Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Guaiac Wood, Cedar, Amber and Leather.

Is Dahn Al Oud Hindi or Mastermind Noir better for summer or winter?

Dahn Al Oud Hindi suits evening wear; Mastermind Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dahn Al Oud Hindi and Mastermind Noir?

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. Mastermind Noir has top notes of Woody Notes, Clove, Wallflower and Grass, heart notes of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Cedar, Patchouli and Guaiac Wood, a base of Tobacco Leaf, Labdanum, Leather and Castoreum.