Fragrance comparison

Fading Autumn Scented Water vs Nagud

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 222 ratings analysed

Fading Autumn Scented Water

Gucci

3.78112 votes

Rank #16,664 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Nagud

Bois 1920

3.72110 votes

Rank #12,797 Warm SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nagud takes 5 of 7 categories.

Fading Autumn Scented Water
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Nagud
Choose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Fading Autumn Scented Water2/7

Nagud5/7

Ratings & consensus: Fading Autumn Scented Water
Community sentiment: Fading Autumn Scented Water
Longevity: Nagud
Sillage & projection: Nagud
Value for money: Nagud
Versatility: Nagud
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nagud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fading Autumn Scented WaterGucci

NagudBois 1920

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 32%Had 8%Want 59%

3.72/ 5 · 110 votes

Have 29%Had 9%Want 62%

Category winnerFading Autumn Scented WaterRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

29%Like

18%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

112 votes

40%Love

29%Like

8%Ok

17%Dislike

7%Hate

90 votes

Category winnerFading Autumn Scented WaterMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityNagud

SillageNagud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value23

¤ Price value40

Category winnerNagudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy83%

patchouli65%

warm spicy48%

powdery30%

warm spicy100%

rose92%

woody84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaCedarSandalwoodPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Top

SaffronBergamotLemon

Heart

Turkish RoseGeraniumMyrrhYlang-Ylang

Base

IncenseCypriol Oil or NagarmothaSandalwoodPatchouliVanillaCedar

InformationalShared notesCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Cedar, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Fading Autumn Scented Water, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring54

Summer21

Fall100

Winter49

Day100

Night56

Spring68

Summer18

Fall95

Winter100

Day76

Night100

Category winnerNagudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex68

Women10

Men44

Unisex51

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,664

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#12,797

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerNagudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fading Autumn Scented Water by Gucci is an airy woody fragrance built around smooth sandalwood, dry cedar, earthy patchouli, and smoky cypriol oil or nagarmotha. Released as part of The Alchemist's Garden collection, it presents a delicate take on forest woods. Rather than delivering a heavy blast of dark timber, it o…

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Nagud opens with bright bergamot and lemon, but the mood turns warm quickly. Saffron, Turkish rose and myrrh give it a spicy floral core, while incense, sandalwood, patchouli and vanilla create a dense, resinous drydown. It suits shoppers who enjoy bold rose-amber woods with real presence. Sample first if you prefer …

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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, Fading Autumn Scented Water or Nagud?

Nagud takes 5 of 7 categories. Fading Autumn Scented Water is rated 3.78/5 from 112 votes; Nagud is rated 3.72/5 from 110 votes. Choose Fading Autumn Scented Water for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Nagud for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Fading Autumn Scented Water or Nagud?

Nagud lasts longest (Nagud 83/100, Fading Autumn Scented Water 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fading Autumn Scented Water or Nagud?

Nagud projects furthest (Nagud 80/100, Fading Autumn Scented Water 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fading Autumn Scented Water and Nagud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Cedar, Sandalwood and Patchouli.

Is Fading Autumn Scented Water or Nagud better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fading Autumn Scented Water is the stronger pick. For winter, Nagud is the stronger pick. Fading Autumn Scented Water suits daytime wear; Nagud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fading Autumn Scented Water and Nagud?

Fading Autumn Scented Water features Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Cedar, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Nagud has top notes of Saffron, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Geranium, Myrrh and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Incense, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Sandalwood and Patchouli.