Fragrance comparison

Dhanal Oudh Nashwah vs Manhattan

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 1,064 ratings analysed

6 wins

Dhanal Oudh Nashwah

Rasasi

4.04567 votes

Rank #499 HoneyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Manhattan

Bond No 9

3.68497 votes

Rank #9,228 SweetWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dhanal Oudh Nashwah takes 6 of 7 categories.

Dhanal Oudh Nashwah
Choose it for a honey and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Manhattan
Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter.

Dhanal Oudh Nashwah6/7

Manhattan1/7

Ratings & consensus: Dhanal Oudh Nashwah
Community sentiment: Dhanal Oudh Nashwah
Longevity: Dhanal Oudh Nashwah
Sillage & projection: Dhanal Oudh Nashwah
Value for money: Dhanal Oudh Nashwah
Versatility: Manhattan
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

ManhattanBond No 9

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 567 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

3.68/ 5 · 497 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

Category winnerDhanal Oudh NashwahRating 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

36%Love

35%Like

5%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

432 votes

Category winnerDhanal Oudh NashwahMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityDhanal Oudh Nashwah

SillageDhanal Oudh Nashwah

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value30

Category winnerDhanal Oudh NashwahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

honey100%

fresh spicy92%

oud84%

leather77%

woody69%

animalic61%

sweet100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

honey77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both honey and woody

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

PeachNutmegSaffronFlowersCorianderBergamot

Heart

PlumGingerbreadChocolateHoneyBeeswaxMoroccan and Indian JasmineImmortelle

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliVanillaLabdanumSandalwoodMuskCashmere WoodSuede

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–

Spring27

Summer15

Fall99

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerManhattanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men65

Unisex33

Women2

Men27

Unisex56

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#499

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews154

Overall rank#9,228

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews21

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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Manhattan is a rich, spiced gourmand with peach, saffron, plum, honey and chocolate over a warm oud, patchouli and vanilla base. It opens bold and busy, then settles into something darker, sweeter and more velvety. This usually suits cold weather, evening wear and anyone who enjoys dense oriental styles with a festive…

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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 Manhattan?

Dhanal Oudh Nashwah takes 6 of 7 categories. Dhanal Oudh Nashwah is rated 4.04/5 from 567 votes; Manhattan is rated 3.68/5 from 497 votes. Choose Dhanal Oudh Nashwah for a honey and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Manhattan for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Dhanal Oudh Nashwah or Manhattan?

Dhanal Oudh Nashwah lasts longest (Dhanal Oudh Nashwah 81/100, Manhattan 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dhanal Oudh Nashwah or Manhattan?

Dhanal Oudh Nashwah projects furthest (Dhanal Oudh Nashwah 71/100, Manhattan 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dhanal Oudh Nashwah and Manhattan smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share honey and woody accords. Common notes include Honey, Agarwood (Oud) and Nutmeg.

Is Dhanal Oudh Nashwah or Manhattan better for summer or winter?

For summer, Manhattan is the stronger pick. For winter, Dhanal Oudh Nashwah is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dhanal Oudh Nashwah and Manhattan?

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. Manhattan has top notes of Peach, Nutmeg, Saffron and Flowers, heart notes of Plum, Gingerbread, Chocolate and Honey, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Vanilla and Labdanum.