Fragrance comparison

M2 vs SHAHJAHANABAD: The Untold Stories Of Jehan Numa

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

Michael Cinco

4.003 votes

Rank #57,701 AmberWarm Spicy

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19%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

SHAHJAHANABAD: The Untold Stories Of Jehan Numa

IBN MA'IN

4.754 votes

Rank #36,322 LeatherWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

SHAHJAHANABAD: The Untold Stories Of Jehan Numa takes 3 of 4 categories.

M2
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
SHAHJAHANABAD: The Untold Stories Of Jehan Numa
Choose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

M21/4

SHAHJAHANABAD: The Untold Stories Of Jehan Numa3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: SHAHJAHANABAD: The Untold Stories Of Jehan Numa
Sillage & projection: SHAHJAHANABAD: The Untold Stories Of Jehan Numa
Value for money: M2
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: SHAHJAHANABAD: The Untold Stories Of Jehan Numa

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

M2Michael Cinco

SHAHJAHANABAD: The Untold Stories Of Jehan NumaIBN MA'IN

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 87%

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 6%Had 3%Want 91%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevitySHAHJAHANABAD: The Untold Stories Of Jehan Numa

SillageSHAHJAHANABAD: The Untold Stories Of Jehan Numa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value33

Category winnerM2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy86%

fresh spicy72%

soft spicy58%

aromatic44%

cinnamon30%

leather100%

woody92%

rose84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

animalic61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperSpicesCardamomCinnamonLemon

Heart

GeraniumOsmanthusJasmineRose

Base

AmberSandalwoodOlibanumGuaiac WoodPatchouliMuskPrecious Woods

Notes

LeatherNatural MuskRoseResinBlack PepperPrecious WoodsShamama AttarGuaiac WoodMysore SandalwoodCardamomJasmineTuberose

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Jasmine, Rose and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for SHAHJAHANABAD: The Untold Stories Of Jehan Numa, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day24

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Date 45%Party 29%Casual 16%Work 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,701

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,322

PerfumerSaiful Islam Attar

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSHAHJAHANABAD: The Untold Stories Of Jehan NumaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

M2 by Michael Cinco opens with lemon, cardamom, cinnamon and pink pepper, then settles into an ambery, spiced wood base with soft florals in the middle. It reads warm, polished and slightly ceremonial rather than casual. This 2024 release leans unisex, with a clear amber-spice focus that may suit cooler weather, eveni…

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SHAHJAHANABAD: The Untold Stories Of Jehan Numa by IBN MA'IN opens with an unapologetic surge of black pepper, bruised rose petals, and tart apple. It makes a bold statement. The initial flash of sharp solvent settles within minutes into a thick, resinous core. Rich leather dominates the development alongside authenti…

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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, M2 or SHAHJAHANABAD: The Untold Stories Of Jehan Numa?

SHAHJAHANABAD: The Untold Stories Of Jehan Numa takes 3 of 4 categories. M2 is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; SHAHJAHANABAD: The Untold Stories Of Jehan Numa is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose M2 for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose SHAHJAHANABAD: The Untold Stories Of Jehan Numa for a leather and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, M2 or SHAHJAHANABAD: The Untold Stories Of Jehan Numa?

SHAHJAHANABAD: The Untold Stories Of Jehan Numa lasts longest (SHAHJAHANABAD: The Untold Stories Of Jehan Numa 75/100, M2 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, M2 or SHAHJAHANABAD: The Untold Stories Of Jehan Numa?

SHAHJAHANABAD: The Untold Stories Of Jehan Numa projects furthest (SHAHJAHANABAD: The Untold Stories Of Jehan Numa 75/100, M2 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do M2 and SHAHJAHANABAD: The Untold Stories Of Jehan Numa smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Jasmine, Rose and Guaiac Wood.

Is M2 or SHAHJAHANABAD: The Untold Stories Of Jehan Numa better for summer or winter?

M2 suits evening wear; SHAHJAHANABAD: The Untold Stories Of Jehan Numa suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in M2 and SHAHJAHANABAD: The Untold Stories Of Jehan Numa?

M2 has top notes of Pink Pepper, Spices, Cardamom and Cinnamon, heart notes of Geranium, Osmanthus, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Olibanum and Guaiac Wood. SHAHJAHANABAD: The Untold Stories Of Jehan Numa features Leather, Natural Musk, Rose, Resin and Black Pepper.