Fragrance comparison

Kasalong vs Mae Nak

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 28 ratings analysed

Kasalong

Journal

4.2917 votes

Rank #36,959 White FloralFloral

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32%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Mae Nak

Journal

4.1811 votes

Rank #52,501 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mae Nak takes 3 of 5 categories.

Kasalong
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mae Nak
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Kasalong2/5

Mae Nak3/5

Ratings & consensus: Kasalong
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mae Nak
Sillage & projection: Mae Nak
Value for money: Mae Nak
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Kasalong

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KasalongJournal

Mae NakJournal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 49%Had 2%Want 49%

4.18/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerKasalongRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

41%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

64%Love

9%Like

18%Ok

0%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMae Nak

SillageMae Nak

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value63

Category winnerMae NakBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral86%

citrus72%

tuberose58%

woody44%

tropical30%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

JasmineCorkFrangipaniTuberoseOrris

Heart

White GrapefruitPink PepperChampacaBeeswax

Base

BenzoinAgarwood (Oud)IncensePatchouliSaffron

Top

LemonRoseChampacaFrangipani

Heart

JuniperGeraniumPatchouli

Base

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodSiam BenzoinSaffronIncense

InformationalShared notesFrangipani, Champaca, Agarwood (Oud) and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall75

Winter63

Day100

Night71

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex23

Women77

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,959

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#52,501

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKasalongHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kasalong by Journal is a modern unisex floral fragrance built around tropical Thai blooms. It wraps sweet jasmine and creamy frangipani in an earthy base of oud and warm incense. Best suited for warm spring afternoons, it offers a clean yet distinct white floral signature that projects softly off the skin.

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Mae Nak by Journal introduces a sharp citrus spark of lemon layered over exotic frangipani. As it settles on the skin, the fragrance reveals a deep, woody base of agarwood and siam benzoin. It fits best as an easygoing option for casual daytime wear during warm spring and summer months.

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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, Kasalong or Mae Nak?

Mae Nak takes 3 of 5 categories. Kasalong is rated 4.29/5 from 17 votes; Mae Nak is rated 4.18/5 from 11 votes. Choose Kasalong for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mae Nak for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kasalong or Mae Nak?

They last about the same: Mae Nak 80/100, Kasalong 78/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Kasalong or Mae Nak?

Mae Nak projects furthest (Mae Nak 75/100, Kasalong 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kasalong and Mae Nak smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and woody accords. Common notes include Frangipani, Champaca, Agarwood (Oud) and Incense.

Is Kasalong or Mae Nak better for summer or winter?

Kasalong suits daytime wear; Mae Nak suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kasalong and Mae Nak?

Kasalong has top notes of Jasmine, Cork, Frangipani and Tuberose, heart notes of White Grapefruit, Pink Pepper, Champaca and Beeswax, a base of Benzoin, Agarwood (Oud), Incense and Patchouli. Mae Nak has top notes of Lemon, Rose, Champaca and Frangipani, heart notes of Juniper, Geranium and Patchouli, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Siam Benzoin and Saffron.