Fragrance comparison

Homa (हवन) vs Ma Nishtana

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 321 ratings analysed

5 wins

Homa (हवन)

Prin

4.1092 votes

Rank #10,414 MuskyAnimalic

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Ma Nishtana

Prissana

4.37229 votes

Rank #28,143 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Homa (हवन) takes 5 of 8 categories.

Homa (हवन)
Choose it for a musky and animalic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Ma Nishtana
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Homa (हवन)5/8

Ma Nishtana3/8

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Homa (हवन)Prin

Ma NishtanaPrissana

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 23%Had 9%Want 68%

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

49%Love

26%Like

15%Ok

5%Dislike

4%Hate

92 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

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityHoma (हवन)

SillageHoma (हवन)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value44

Category winnerHoma (हवन)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

animalic92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

smoky69%

warm spicy61%

amber100%

fresh spicy88%

warm spicy77%

smoky65%

woody53%

balsamic42%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both amber, fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known

Notes

HyraxAshGoat hair tinctureCivetCuminBeeswaxIncenseIndian OudMushroomLaotian OudHayCostus

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

OlibanumSmokeMyrrhAllspiceClovesBlack PepperLabdanumNutmegAldehydesCastoreumSaffronAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerHoma (हवन)Longest dry-down: 8 to 12+ hours

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring39

Summer6

Fall87

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Spring29

Summer17

Fall100

Winter91

Day64

Night100

Category winnerMa NishtanaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men65

Unisex30

Women4

Men26

Unisex71

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,414

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#28,143

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHoma (हवन)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Homa (हवन) by Prin is an intense, unapologetically animalic fragrance built around the concept of a sacred Vedic fire ritual. Created by perfumer Prin Lomros and launched in 2020, it centers on potent raw materials including hyrax, goat hair tincture, and civet, combined with ash, incense, and rich Indian oud. Warm sp…

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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, Homa (हवन) or Ma Nishtana?

Homa (हवन) takes 5 of 8 categories. Homa (हवन) is rated 4.10/5 from 92 votes; Ma Nishtana is rated 4.37/5 from 229 votes. Choose Homa (हवन) for a musky and animalic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ma Nishtana for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Homa (हवन) or Ma Nishtana?

Homa (हवन) lasts longest (Homa (हवन) 84/100, Ma Nishtana 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Homa (हवन) or Ma Nishtana?

Homa (हवन) projects furthest (Homa (हवन) 75/100, Ma Nishtana 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Homa (हवन) and Ma Nishtana smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords.

Is Homa (हवन) or Ma Nishtana better for summer or winter?

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