Fragrance comparison

Dhanal Oudh Nashwah vs Indigo Flame

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 573 ratings analysed

2 wins

Dhanal Oudh Nashwah

Rasasi

4.04567 votes

Rank #499 HoneyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

Indigo Flame

The House Of Potentia

3.176 votes

Rank #58,276 AmberBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dhanal Oudh Nashwah takes 2 of 3 categories.

Dhanal Oudh Nashwah
Choose it for a honey and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Indigo Flame
Choose it for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Dhanal Oudh Nashwah2/3

Indigo Flame1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dhanal Oudh Nashwah
Sillage & projection: Indigo Flame
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dhanal Oudh Nashwah

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dhanal Oudh NashwahRasasi

Indigo FlameThe House Of Potentia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 567 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

3.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 9%Had 9%Want 82%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

425 votes

33%Love

17%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

LongevityDhanal Oudh Nashwah

SillageIndigo Flame

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

honey100%

fresh spicy92%

oud84%

leather77%

woody69%

animalic61%

amber100%

balsamic92%

fresh spicy84%

vanilla77%

smoky69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HoneyAgarwood (Oud)Nutmeg

Heart

JuniperStrawberry Leaf

Base

LeatherAmberCedar

Top

NutmegGalbanumOrange

Heart

Pink PepperHoneyJasmine

Base

IncenseVanillaAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliAmbroxanAmbrarome

InformationalShared notesHoney, Agarwood (Oud) and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring26

Summer9

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men65

Unisex33

Women2

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#499

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews154

Overall rank#58,276

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerDhanal Oudh NashwahHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dhanal Oudh Nashwah by Rasasi is a bold oriental spicy fragrance for men and women. It features a striking blend of honey, agarwood, and nutmeg, balanced by strawberry leaf, leather, and cedar. This 2011 release offers a dark, resinous profile ideal for cold weather evenings. It remains a polarizing choice for those w…

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Indigo Flame by The House Of Potentia is a warm, resinous fragrance that strikes an intriguing balance between bitter citrus freshness and deep, cozy warmth. The scent opens with a sharp burst of galbanum, grated nutmeg, and tangy orange, cutting through the air with a crisp, herbal bite. As it settles on the skin, a …

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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, Dhanal Oudh Nashwah or Indigo Flame?

Dhanal Oudh Nashwah takes 2 of 3 categories. Dhanal Oudh Nashwah is rated 4.04/5 from 567 votes; Indigo Flame is rated 3.17/5 from 6 votes. Choose Dhanal Oudh Nashwah for a honey and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Indigo Flame for a amber and balsamic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dhanal Oudh Nashwah or Indigo Flame?

Dhanal Oudh Nashwah lasts longest (Dhanal Oudh Nashwah 81/100, Indigo Flame 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dhanal Oudh Nashwah or Indigo Flame?

Indigo Flame projects furthest (Indigo Flame 75/100, Dhanal Oudh Nashwah 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dhanal Oudh Nashwah and Indigo Flame smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Honey, Agarwood (Oud) and Nutmeg.

Is Dhanal Oudh Nashwah or Indigo Flame better for summer or winter?

Indigo Flame suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dhanal Oudh Nashwah and Indigo Flame?

Dhanal Oudh Nashwah has top notes of Honey, Agarwood (Oud) and Nutmeg, heart notes of Juniper and Strawberry Leaf, a base of Leather, Amber and Cedar. Indigo Flame has top notes of Nutmeg, Galbanum and Orange, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Honey and Jasmine, a base of Incense, Vanilla, Agarwood (Oud) and Patchouli.