Fragrance comparison

Eshu vs Ma Nishtana

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 319 ratings analysed

Eshu

Prin

3.8890 votes

Rank #17,548 WoodyAmber

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60%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Ma Nishtana

Prissana

4.37229 votes

Rank #28,143 AmberFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ma Nishtana takes 6 of 8 categories.

Eshu
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ma Nishtana
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Eshu2/8

Ma Nishtana6/8

Ratings & consensus: Ma Nishtana
Community sentiment: Ma Nishtana
Longevity: Ma Nishtana
Sillage & projection: Ma Nishtana
Value for money: Ma Nishtana
Versatility: Eshu
Note pyramid (duration): Ma Nishtana
Fragranxe ranking: Eshu

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EshuPrin

Ma NishtanaPrissana

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 90 votes

Have 33%Had 10%Want 57%

4.37/ 5 · 229 votes

Have 27%Had 7%Want 66%

Category winnerMa NishtanaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

27%Like

16%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

90 votes

58%Love

28%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

229 votes

Category winnerMa NishtanaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityMa Nishtana

SillageMa Nishtana

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value44

Category winnerMa NishtanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber88%

fresh spicy77%

smoky65%

warm spicy53%

aromatic42%

amber100%

fresh spicy88%

warm spicy77%

smoky65%

woody53%

balsamic42%

Scent match60%Closely related · both amber, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

Woody NotesAshAmbroxanelemiOlibanumCognacAtlas CedarTobaccoHayBlack PepperNutmegOakmoss

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

OlibanumSmokeMyrrhAllspiceClovesBlack PepperLabdanumNutmegAldehydesCastoreumSaffronAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerMa NishtanaLongest dry-down: 6 to 10 hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring54

Summer18

Fall100

Winter90

Day89

Night100

Spring29

Summer17

Fall100

Winter91

Day64

Night100

Category winnerEshuMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex31

Women3

Men26

Unisex71

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,548

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#28,143

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEshuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eshu by Prin is a smoky, resinous woody fragrance created by perfumer Prin Lomros and released in 2020. The scent builds on dry Atlas cedar and dark woody notes, enriched by earthy oakmoss and cured tobacco. A brisk kick of black pepper, nutmeg, and cinnamon provides an immediate fresh spicy and warm spicy lift, while…

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Ma Nishtana by Prissana is a dense, smoky oriental woody fragrance built on resins, dry spices, and deep woods. Launched in 2018 and composed by perfumer Prin Lomros, the scent focuses on olibanum, myrrh, and pungent smoke paired with sharp spices like cloves, black pepper, and cumin. A dry rose and dark leather sit u…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Eshu or Ma Nishtana?

Ma Nishtana takes 6 of 8 categories. Eshu is rated 3.88/5 from 90 votes; Ma Nishtana is rated 4.37/5 from 229 votes. Choose Eshu for a woody and amber character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ma Nishtana for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Eshu or Ma Nishtana?

They last about the same: Ma Nishtana 74/100, Eshu 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Eshu or Ma Nishtana?

Ma Nishtana projects furthest (Ma Nishtana 62/100, Eshu 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eshu and Ma Nishtana smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Black Pepper and Nutmeg.

Is Eshu or Ma Nishtana better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eshu is the stronger pick. For winter, Ma Nishtana is the stronger pick. Eshu suits evening wear; Ma Nishtana suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.