Fragrance comparison

Dhanal Oudh Nashwah vs Oud Zafran

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 571 ratings analysed

Dhanal Oudh Nashwah

Rasasi

4.04567 votes

Rank #499 HoneyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Oud Zafran

ARO-FAC Aroma Factory

4.754 votes

Rank #27,914 Fresh SpicyHoney

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Dhanal Oudh Nashwah
Choose it for a honey and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Oud Zafran
Choose it for a fresh spicy and honey character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Dhanal Oudh Nashwah2/4

Oud Zafran2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Oud Zafran
Sillage & projection: Oud Zafran
Value for money: Dhanal Oudh Nashwah
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

Oud ZafranARO-FAC Aroma Factory

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 567 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 36%Had 0%Want 64%

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

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityOud Zafran

SillageOud Zafran

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value81

Category winnerDhanal Oudh NashwahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

honey100%

fresh spicy92%

oud84%

leather77%

woody69%

animalic61%

fresh spicy100%

honey92%

oud84%

rose77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both honey, fresh spicy and oud

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

HoneyCedar

Heart

SaffronNutmeg

Base

RoseAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesHoney, Agarwood (Oud), Nutmeg and Cedar. 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–

Spring0

Summer25

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men65

Unisex33

Women2

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#499

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews154

Overall rank#27,914

PerfumerJUNAID MATEEN DHAMMA

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Oud Zafran opens warm and spicy, with honey softening the cedar before saffron and nutmeg take over. The dry-down brings rose and oud, giving it a richer, darker feel that reviewers describe as smooth, strong, and long-lasting. This reads like a bold woody spicy scent with clear presence. It may suit someone who enjoy…

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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 Oud Zafran?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Dhanal Oudh Nashwah is rated 4.04/5 from 567 votes; Oud Zafran is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Dhanal Oudh Nashwah for a honey and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Oud Zafran for a fresh spicy and honey character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Dhanal Oudh Nashwah or Oud Zafran?

Oud Zafran lasts longest (Oud Zafran 85/100, Dhanal Oudh Nashwah 81/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dhanal Oudh Nashwah or Oud Zafran?

Oud Zafran projects furthest (Oud Zafran 88/100, Dhanal Oudh Nashwah 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dhanal Oudh Nashwah and Oud Zafran smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share honey, fresh spicy and oud accords. Common notes include Honey, Agarwood (Oud), Nutmeg and Cedar.

Is Dhanal Oudh Nashwah or Oud Zafran better for summer or winter?

Oud Zafran suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dhanal Oudh Nashwah and Oud Zafran?

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. Oud Zafran has top notes of Honey and Cedar, heart notes of Saffron and Nutmeg, a base of Rose and Agarwood (Oud).