Fragrance comparison

Mae Nak vs Ghershoob

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 12 ratings analysed

3 wins

Mae Nak

Journal

4.1811 votes

Rank #52,501 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Ghershoob

Nabeel

4.001 votes

Rank #65,648 WoodyAmber

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, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ghershoob
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Mae Nak3/4

Ghershoob0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mae Nak
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Mae Nak
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

GhershoobNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMae Nak

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMae NakBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

amber61%

woody100%

amber88%

rose77%

balsamic65%

floral53%

powdery42%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, amber and 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

RoseIncenseGeranium

Heart

ResinsFloral NotesSaffron

Base

Guaiac WoodAmberCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliSandalwoodCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesRose, Geranium, Patchouli 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 season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,501

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#65,648

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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Ghershoob is a rose, incense, and wood scent with an unmistakably Middle Eastern feel. It opens smoky and slightly floral, then settles into a warm ambered base of oud, sandalwood, patchouli, cedar, and musk. This reads richer, darker, and more resinous than a fresh everyday fragrance. It may suit cooler evenings, for…

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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 Ghershoob?

Mae Nak takes 3 of 4 categories. Mae Nak is rated 4.18/5 from 11 votes; Ghershoob is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Mae Nak for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ghershoob for a woody and amber character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mae Nak or Ghershoob?

Mae Nak lasts longest (Mae Nak 80/100, Ghershoob 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mae Nak or Ghershoob?

Projection is very close: Mae Nak 75/100, Ghershoob 75/100 for sillage.

Do Mae Nak and Ghershoob smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and floral accords. Common notes include Rose, Geranium, Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Mae Nak or Ghershoob better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mae Nak and Ghershoob?

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. Ghershoob has top notes of Rose, Incense and Geranium, heart notes of Resins, Floral Notes and Saffron, a base of Guaiac Wood, Amber, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Agarwood (Oud).