Encens Asakusa vs Mandala of Desires
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Encens Asakusa takes 6 of 7 categories.
Encens AsakusaChoose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Mandala of DesiresChoose it for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Encens Asakusa6/7
Mandala of Desires1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Encens Asakusa
- Community sentiment
- Encens Asakusa
- Longevity
- Encens Asakusa
- Sillage & projection
- Mandala of Desires
- Value for money
- Encens Asakusa
- Versatility
- Encens Asakusa
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Encens Asakusa
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Encens AsakusaL'Orchestre ParfumMandala of DesiresNimere ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.90/ 5 · 287 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
3.72/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 9%Had 16%Want 75%
Category winnerEncens AsakusaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
39%Like
15%Ok
11%Dislike
2%Hate
287 votes
31%Love
41%Like
0%Ok
24%Dislike
3%Hate
29 votes
Category winnerEncens AsakusaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEncens Asakusa
SillageMandala of Desires
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEncens AsakusaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
powdery92%
woody84%
violet77%
musky69%
fresh spicy61%
warm spicy100%
cacao92%
powdery84%
sweet77%
chocolate69%
amber61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both powdery and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
OlibanumWhite MuskMyrrhIrisVioletCypressRed Berries
No top / heart / base split published
Top
ChocolateCinnamonBergamot
Heart
IrisVioletYlang-Ylang
Base
Cacao PodCastoreumWhite MuskVanillaTonka BeanPeru BalsamBenzoinTolu Balsam
InformationalShared notesWhite Musk, Iris and Violet. Durations are only published for Encens Asakusa, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring97
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night70
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter38
Day100
Night80
Category winnerEncens AsakusaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#9,534
PerfumerAmelie Bourgeois, Anne-Sophie Behaghel
Launched—
Reviews31
Overall rank#23,254
PerfumerNikolay Eremin
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerEncens AsakusaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEncens Asakusa opens with a pale puff of cold olibanum smoke and dry cypress needles. It does not smell like a burning campfire. Instead, you get the tranquil aroma of an unlit Japanese temple altar dusted with powdery iris. Within twenty minutes, sweet violet and gentle myrrh soften the mineral chill, creating a pill…
Reviews →Mandala of Desires by Nimere Parfums creates a rich, textured experience centered on dark chocolate and warm cinnamon. This unisex composition settles into a complex base of balsams and resins, making it a distinct choice for colder weather. It projects a moody, sophisticated character that suits individuals who prefe…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Encens Asakusa or Mandala of Desires?
Encens Asakusa takes 6 of 7 categories. Encens Asakusa is rated 3.90/5 from 287 votes; Mandala of Desires is rated 3.72/5 from 29 votes. Choose Encens Asakusa for a amber and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Mandala of Desires for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Encens Asakusa or Mandala of Desires?
Encens Asakusa lasts longest (Encens Asakusa 65/100, Mandala of Desires 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Encens Asakusa or Mandala of Desires?
Mandala of Desires projects furthest (Mandala of Desires 60/100, Encens Asakusa 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Encens Asakusa and Mandala of Desires smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and amber accords. Common notes include White Musk, Iris and Violet.
Is Encens Asakusa or Mandala of Desires better for summer or winter?
For summer, Encens Asakusa is the stronger pick. For winter, Encens Asakusa is the stronger pick. Encens Asakusa suits daytime wear; Mandala of Desires suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Encens Asakusa and Mandala of Desires?
Encens Asakusa features Olibanum, White Musk, Myrrh, Iris and Violet. Mandala of Desires has top notes of Chocolate, Cinnamon and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Violet and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Cacao Pod, Castoreum, White Musk and Vanilla.
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