Fragrance comparison

Dhanal Oudh Nashwah vs Signature X

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 568 ratings analysed

3 wins

Dhanal Oudh Nashwah

Rasasi

4.04567 votes

Rank #499 HoneyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Signature X

Western Valley Avenue London

5.001 votes

Rank #45,134 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dhanal Oudh Nashwah takes 3 of 4 categories.

Dhanal Oudh Nashwah
Choose it for a honey and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Signature X
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Dhanal Oudh Nashwah3/4

Signature X1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dhanal Oudh Nashwah
Sillage & projection: Signature X
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

Signature XWestern Valley Avenue London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 567 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 17%Want 75%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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 / hate100

Category winners

LongevityDhanal Oudh Nashwah

SillageSignature X

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value75

Category winnerDhanal Oudh NashwahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

honey100%

fresh spicy92%

oud84%

leather77%

woody69%

animalic61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and 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

BergamotPink PepperLemonNutmeg

Heart

CardamomJuniperSaffron

Base

AmberCedarIncenseLeatherOakmossMuskMyrrhAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Nutmeg, Juniper 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–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men65

Unisex33

Women2

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#499

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews154

Overall rank#45,134

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Signature X opens with bright citrus, pink pepper and nutmeg, then moves into a darker mix of cardamom, saffron, juniper and dry woods. The dry-down looks built around amber, leather, incense and oud, so it should suit someone who likes a spicy masculine scent with a smoky, textured base. This reads more evening than …

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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 Signature X?

Dhanal Oudh Nashwah takes 3 of 4 categories. Dhanal Oudh Nashwah is rated 4.04/5 from 567 votes; Signature X is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Dhanal Oudh Nashwah for a honey and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Signature X for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dhanal Oudh Nashwah or Signature X?

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

Which projects more, Dhanal Oudh Nashwah or Signature X?

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

Do Dhanal Oudh Nashwah and Signature X smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Nutmeg, Juniper and Leather.

Is Dhanal Oudh Nashwah or Signature X better for summer or winter?

Signature X suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dhanal Oudh Nashwah and Signature X?

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. Signature X has top notes of Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Lemon and Nutmeg, heart notes of Cardamom, Juniper and Saffron, a base of Amber, Cedar, Incense and Leather.