Fragrance comparison

Dhanal Oudh Nashwah vs Tenebra

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 656 ratings analysed

5 wins

Dhanal Oudh Nashwah

Rasasi

4.04567 votes

Rank #499 HoneyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Tenebra

Royal Crown

4.0989 votes

Rank #11,868 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dhanal Oudh Nashwah takes 5 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.
Tenebra
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.

Dhanal Oudh Nashwah5/7

Tenebra1/7

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

TenebraRoyal Crown

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 567 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

4.09/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 27%Had 14%Want 59%

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

45%Love

35%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

89 votes

Category winnerDhanal Oudh NashwahMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityDhanal Oudh Nashwah

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value27

Category winnerDhanal Oudh NashwahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

honey100%

fresh spicy92%

oud84%

leather77%

woody69%

animalic61%

white floral100%

tuberose92%

animalic84%

powdery77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both animalic 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

Top15-30 mins

TuberoseHeliotropeNutmegCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

HoneyNarcissusIndian JasmineTuscan Iris

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbergrisVanilla AbsoluteCalamusTobaccoebony treeLabdanumAgarwood (Oud)Sandalwood

InformationalShared notesHoney, Agarwood (Oud) and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Tenebra, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring26

Summer9

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer67

Fall88

Winter79

Day71

Night100

Category winnerTenebraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men65

Unisex33

Women2

Men4

Unisex29

Women67

Date 38%Casual 26%Party 19%Work 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#499

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews154

Overall rank#11,868

PerfumerAntonio Visconti

Launched—

Reviews8

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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Royal Crown Tenebra puts a warm, golden spin on traditional white florals. Instead of a sharp or screechy bouquet, it opens with creamy tuberose accented by almond-like heliotrope, soft nutmeg, and sweet cardamom. As it settles onto the skin, golden honey blends into earthy narcissus, powdery Tuscan iris, and smooth t…

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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 Tenebra?

Dhanal Oudh Nashwah takes 5 of 7 categories. Dhanal Oudh Nashwah is rated 4.04/5 from 567 votes; Tenebra is rated 4.09/5 from 89 votes. Choose Dhanal Oudh Nashwah for a honey and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Tenebra for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Dhanal Oudh Nashwah or Tenebra?

Dhanal Oudh Nashwah lasts longest (Dhanal Oudh Nashwah 81/100, Tenebra 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dhanal Oudh Nashwah or Tenebra?

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

Do Dhanal Oudh Nashwah and Tenebra smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share animalic and woody accords. Common notes include Honey, Agarwood (Oud) and Nutmeg.

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

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

What are the notes in Dhanal Oudh Nashwah and Tenebra?

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. Tenebra has top notes of Tuberose, Heliotrope, Nutmeg and Cardamom, heart notes of Honey, Narcissus, Indian Jasmine and Tuscan Iris, a base of Ambergris, Vanilla Absolute, Calamus and Tobacco.