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Mae Nak vs Mango Sticky Rice

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

Updated 77 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mae Nak takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • 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.

  • Mango Sticky Rice

    Choose it for a tropical and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Mae Nak3/5
Mango Sticky Rice2/5
Ratings & consensus
Mango Sticky Rice
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
Mango Sticky Rice

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Mae NakJournal
Mango Sticky RiceJournal
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.18/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%
4.09/ 5 · 66 votes
Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%
Category winnerMango Sticky RiceRating 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

45%Love
30%Like
12%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate80
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityMae Nak

SillageMae Nak

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value63
¤ Price value56
Category winnerMae NakBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
warm spicy100%
woody92%
floral84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
amber61%
tropical100%
vanilla91%
sweet83%
coconut74%
fruity65%
warm spicy56%
Scent match19%Clearly different · both warm spicy

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
Coconut MilkCoconutMango
Heart
Vanilla
Base
Siam BenzoinSaffronIncenseAgarwood (Oud)
InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Siam Benzoin, Saffron 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
Summer100
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter40
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex33
Women67
Men0
Unisex38
Women62
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,501

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,309

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMango Sticky RiceHigher 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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Journal Mango Sticky Rice brings the classic Thai dessert to life. This fragrance centers on a warm blend of ripe mango, rich coconut milk, and toasted rice. It is a sweet, casual scent best suited for cozy afternoons or relaxed weekend wear in cooler spring weather.

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mae Nak or Mango Sticky Rice?

Mae Nak takes 3 of 5 categories. Mae Nak is rated 4.18/5 from 11 votes; Mango Sticky Rice is rated 4.09/5 from 66 votes. Choose Mae Nak for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mango Sticky Rice for a tropical and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mae Nak or Mango Sticky Rice?

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

Which projects more, Mae Nak or Mango Sticky Rice?

Mae Nak projects furthest (Mae Nak 75/100, Mango Sticky Rice 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mae Nak and Mango Sticky Rice smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Siam Benzoin, Saffron and Incense.

Is Mae Nak or Mango Sticky Rice better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mae Nak and Mango Sticky Rice?

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. Mango Sticky Rice has top notes of Coconut Milk, Coconut and Mango, heart notes of Vanilla, a base of Siam Benzoin, Saffron, Incense and Agarwood (Oud).

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