Fragrance comparison

Dhanal Oudh Nashwah vs Moth

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 3,012 ratings analysed

6 wins

Dhanal Oudh Nashwah

Rasasi

4.04567 votes

Rank #499 HoneyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Moth

Zoologist Perfumes

3.832,445 votes

Rank #955 Warm SpicyWoody

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 sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Moth
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter.

Dhanal Oudh Nashwah6/7

Moth1/7

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

MothZoologist Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 567 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

3.83/ 5 · 2,445 votes

Have 81%Had 19%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

42%Love

27%Like

12%Ok

16%Dislike

4%Hate

1,999 votes

Category winnerDhanal Oudh NashwahMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityMoth

SillageDhanal Oudh Nashwah

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value51

Category winnerDhanal Oudh NashwahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

honey100%

fresh spicy92%

oud84%

leather77%

woody69%

animalic61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

powdery84%

fresh spicy77%

honey69%

smoky61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both honey, fresh spicy 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

CloveBlack PepperSaffronCuminNutmegCinnamonLemon

Heart

HeliotropeMimosaIrisRoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

HoneySmokeAgarwood (Oud)ResinsMuskGuaiac WoodAmbergrisCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

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–

Spring34

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDhanal Oudh NashwahMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men65

Unisex33

Women2

Men8

Unisex62

Women30

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#499

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews154

Overall rank#955

PerfumerTomoo Inaba

Launched—

Reviews423

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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Zoologist Moth opens as a dense swirl of spices, dust, smoke and old-fashioned florals, then settles into honeyed rose, dry woods and incense. It feels gothic, powdery and atmospheric rather than conventionally pretty. This is a fragrance for people who enjoy mood, texture and strangeness. It wears best in cold weathe…

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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 Moth?

Dhanal Oudh Nashwah takes 6 of 7 categories. Dhanal Oudh Nashwah is rated 4.04/5 from 567 votes; Moth is rated 3.83/5 from 2,445 votes. Choose Dhanal Oudh Nashwah for a honey and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Moth for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Dhanal Oudh Nashwah or Moth?

They last about the same: Moth 82/100, Dhanal Oudh Nashwah 81/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Dhanal Oudh Nashwah or Moth?

Projection is very close: Dhanal Oudh Nashwah 71/100, Moth 70/100 for sillage.

Do Dhanal Oudh Nashwah and Moth smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share honey, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Honey, Agarwood (Oud) and Nutmeg.

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

For summer, Dhanal Oudh Nashwah 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 Moth?

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. Moth has top notes of Clove, Black Pepper, Saffron and Cumin, heart notes of Heliotrope, Mimosa, Iris and Rose, a base of Honey, Smoke, Agarwood (Oud) and Resins.