Fragrance comparison

Feel Freedom vs Nanyang

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 219 ratings analysed

Feel Freedom

Angeline

3.4648 votes

Rank #54,697 Fresh SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Nanyang

Maison de L'Asie

3.71171 votes

Rank #4,904 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nanyang takes 6 of 7 categories.

Feel Freedom
Choose it for a fresh spicy and vanilla character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Nanyang
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Feel Freedom1/7

Nanyang6/7

Ratings & consensus: Nanyang
Community sentiment: Nanyang
Longevity: Nanyang
Sillage & projection: Nanyang
Value for money: Nanyang
Versatility: Feel Freedom
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nanyang

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Feel FreedomAngeline

NanyangMaison de L'Asie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.46/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 47%Had 34%Want 19%

3.71/ 5 · 171 votes

Have 49%Had 5%Want 47%

Category winnerNanyangRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

4%Love

56%Like

25%Ok

10%Dislike

4%Hate

48 votes

49%Love

31%Like

12%Ok

3%Dislike

4%Hate

157 votes

Category winnerNanyangMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityNanyang

SillageNanyang

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value71

Category winnerNanyangBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

vanilla92%

citrus84%

woody77%

powdery69%

amber61%

citrus100%

amber92%

leather84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, amber and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PepperLemon

Heart

SandalwoodCedar

Base

VanillaAmber

Top

LemonBergamotGreen TeaPepper

Heart

JasmineIncenseSaffron

Base

LeatherSandalwoodWhite MuskAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesPepper, Lemon, Sandalwood and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer75

Fall100

Winter58

Day100

Night6

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFeel FreedomMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex63

Women26

Men5

Unisex72

Women23

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,697

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,904

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerNanyangHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Feel Freedom opens with a sharp burst of cracked black pepper and tart lemon peel, cutting through the air before settling into a dry heart of cedar and creamy sandalwood. As the bright citrus fades, amber and vanilla emerge at the base, softening the woody edges with a dry, resinous warmth. The scent sits in the fres…

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Nanyang by Maison de L'Asie is a sophisticated unisex fragrance that centers on a bright green tea and citrus opening. It transitions into a heart of jasmine and incense, finally resting on a smooth base of leather and sandalwood. This scent is ideal for warm spring days, offering a clean and refreshing profile that b…

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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, Feel Freedom or Nanyang?

Nanyang takes 6 of 7 categories. Feel Freedom is rated 3.46/5 from 48 votes; Nanyang is rated 3.71/5 from 171 votes. Choose Feel Freedom for a fresh spicy and vanilla character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Nanyang for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Feel Freedom or Nanyang?

Nanyang lasts longest (Nanyang 86/100, Feel Freedom 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Feel Freedom or Nanyang?

Nanyang projects furthest (Nanyang 70/100, Feel Freedom 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Feel Freedom and Nanyang smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Pepper, Lemon, Sandalwood and Vanilla.

Is Feel Freedom or Nanyang better for summer or winter?

For summer, Feel Freedom is the stronger pick. For winter, Feel Freedom is the stronger pick. Feel Freedom suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Feel Freedom and Nanyang?

Feel Freedom has top notes of Pepper and Lemon, heart notes of Sandalwood and Cedar, a base of Vanilla and Amber. Nanyang has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Green Tea and Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, Incense and Saffron, a base of Leather, Sandalwood, White Musk and Amber.