Fragrance comparison

Dhanal Oudh Nashwah vs Nefs

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 4,192 ratings analysed

Dhanal Oudh Nashwah

Rasasi

4.04567 votes

Rank #499 HoneyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Nefs

Nishane

4.393,625 votes

Rank #5 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nefs takes 6 of 7 categories.

Dhanal Oudh Nashwah
Choose it for a honey and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
Nefs
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Dhanal Oudh Nashwah1/7

Nefs6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dhanal Oudh NashwahRasasi

NefsNishane

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 567 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

4.39/ 5 · 3,625 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerNefsRating 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

64%Love

19%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

1,579 votes

Category winnerNefsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage86

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityNefs

SillageNefs

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value43

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%

floral84%

oud77%

rose69%

honey61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both honey, oud 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

HoneySaffronFigVioletSage

Heart

RoseOsmanthusNutmegJasmineGeranium

Base

Agarwood (Oud)WhiskeyVanillaLeatherAmberCinnamonGurjan balsamCedar

InformationalShared notesHoney, Agarwood (Oud), Nutmeg 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

Spring26

Summer9

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring40

Summer15

Fall94

Winter100

Day42

Night100

Category winnerNefsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men65

Unisex33

Women2

Men35

Unisex53

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#499

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews154

Overall rank#5

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews808

Category winnerNefsHigher 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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Nishane Nefs opens with an immediate, potent burst of thick honey, bittersweet saffron, and ripe fig. Grounded by a rich amber base, the perfume transforms on skin as dark agarwood and polished leather rise to balance the opening sweetness. Notes of dry cinnamon, cedar, and aged whiskey add a resinous warmth that keep…

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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 Nefs?

Nefs takes 6 of 7 categories. Dhanal Oudh Nashwah is rated 4.04/5 from 567 votes; Nefs is rated 4.39/5 from 3,625 votes. Choose Dhanal Oudh Nashwah for a honey and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter. Choose Nefs for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dhanal Oudh Nashwah or Nefs?

Nefs lasts longest (Nefs 93/100, Dhanal Oudh Nashwah 81/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dhanal Oudh Nashwah or Nefs?

Nefs projects furthest (Nefs 86/100, Dhanal Oudh Nashwah 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dhanal Oudh Nashwah and Nefs smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share honey, oud and woody accords. Common notes include Honey, Agarwood (Oud), Nutmeg and Leather.

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

For summer, Nefs is the stronger pick. For winter, Dhanal Oudh Nashwah is the stronger pick. Nefs suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dhanal Oudh Nashwah and Nefs?

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. Nefs has top notes of Honey, Saffron, Fig and Violet, heart notes of Rose, Osmanthus, Nutmeg and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Whiskey, Vanilla and Leather.