Iron Wind vs Nankun Kodō
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Nankun Kodō takes 5 of 7 categories.
Iron WindChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Nankun KodōChoose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Iron Wind2/7
Nankun Kodō5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Nankun Kodō
- Community sentiment
- Iron Wind
- Longevity
- Nankun Kodō
- Sillage & projection
- Nankun Kodō
- Value for money
- Nankun Kodō
- Versatility
- Iron Wind
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Nankun Kodō
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Iron WindTobaliNankun KodōSultan Pasha AttarsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.41/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 27%Had 6%Want 67%
4.38/ 5 · 40 votes
Have 28%Had 8%Want 64%
Category winnerNankun KodōRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate56%Love
33%Like
7%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
27 votes
63%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
40 votes
Category winnerIron WindMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNankun Kodō
SillageNankun Kodō
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNankun KodōBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
oud84%
musky77%
fresh spicy69%
amber61%
woody100%
fresh spicy92%
amber84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
anis61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CuminClovesSaffron
Heart
Ambrette (Musk Mallow)Agarwood (Oud)Hot ironIrisViolet Leaves
Base
Woody NotesIncenseCedar
Notes
IncenseStar AniseCypressFenugreekCuminHinoki WoodBlack AmberClovesSiamHeliotropeAgarwood (Oud)Ambrette (Musk Mallow)
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesCumin, Cloves, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring57
Summer57
Fall100
Winter57
Day100
Night100
Spring67
Summer33
Fall100
Winter56
Day100
Night40
Category winnerIron WindMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#31,233
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#20,327
PerfumerSultan Pasha
Launched—
Reviews14
Category winnerNankun KodōHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIron Wind by Tobali makes a striking entrance with a sharp, cooling gust of metallic air before settling into a warm, resinous sanctuary. Cumin and saffron provide a dry, dry-wood spice that prevents the scent from feeling too cold. As the perfume rests on the skin, it releases a quiet smoke of incense and deep cedar,…
Reviews →Nankun Kodō is a deeply atmospheric incense composition that captures the meditative spirit of Japanese Kodo incense ceremonies. Centered around hinoki wood and dry resins, this Sultan Pasha creation offers a highly realistic, smoky experience. It is best suited for quiet autumn days or introspective evenings, appeali…
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, Iron Wind or Nankun Kodō?
Nankun Kodō takes 5 of 7 categories. Iron Wind is rated 4.41/5 from 27 votes; Nankun Kodō is rated 4.38/5 from 40 votes. Choose Iron Wind for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Nankun Kodō for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Iron Wind or Nankun Kodō?
Nankun Kodō lasts longest (Nankun Kodō 84/100, Iron Wind 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Iron Wind or Nankun Kodō?
Nankun Kodō projects furthest (Nankun Kodō 63/100, Iron Wind 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Iron Wind and Nankun Kodō smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cumin, Cloves, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Agarwood (Oud).
Is Iron Wind or Nankun Kodō better for summer or winter?
For summer, Iron Wind is the stronger pick. For winter, Iron Wind is the stronger pick. Iron Wind suits day or night wear; Nankun Kodō suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Iron Wind and Nankun Kodō?
Iron Wind has top notes of Cumin, Cloves and Saffron, heart notes of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Agarwood (Oud), Hot iron and Iris, a base of Woody Notes, Incense and Cedar. Nankun Kodō features Incense, Star Anise, Cypress, Fenugreek and Cumin.
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