Fragrance comparison

Mae Nak vs Garland

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 17 ratings analysed

3 wins

Mae Nak

Journal

4.1811 votes

Rank #52,501 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Garland

Journal

4.006 votes

Rank #60,296 White FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mae Nak takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Mae Nak3/4

Garland0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mae NakJournal

GarlandJournal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 38%Had 4%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

9%Like

18%Ok

0%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

17%Love

67%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMae Nak

SillageMae Nak

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

white floral100%

green88%

citrus77%

floral65%

sweet53%

aquatic42%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonRoseChampacaFrangipani

Heart

JuniperGeraniumPatchouli

Base

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodSiam BenzoinSaffronIncense

Top

JasmineChampacaSweet OrangeOrange BlossomDew DropGreen Notes

Heart

Banana LeafRose

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Siam BenzoinSaffronIncense

InformationalShared notesRose, Champaca, Agarwood (Oud) and Siam Benzoin. 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

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,501

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,296

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMae NakHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Garland by Journal is a breezy floral option that layers fresh white florals over a surprisingly warm base. It relies heavily on jasmine and green banana leaf to create a lush, tropical environment. The drydown introduces a subtle undertone of agarwood, giving the airy top notes a soft grounding. It suits anyone looki…

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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, Mae Nak or Garland?

Mae Nak takes 3 of 4 categories. Mae Nak is rated 4.18/5 from 11 votes; Garland is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose Mae Nak for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Garland for a white floral and green character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mae Nak or Garland?

Mae Nak lasts longest (Mae Nak 80/100, Garland 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mae Nak or Garland?

Mae Nak projects furthest (Mae Nak 75/100, Garland 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mae Nak and Garland smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Rose, Champaca, Agarwood (Oud) and Siam Benzoin.

Is Mae Nak or Garland better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mae Nak and Garland?

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. Garland has top notes of Jasmine, Champaca, Sweet Orange and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Banana Leaf and Rose, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Siam Benzoin, Saffron and Incense.