Fragrance comparison

Nabati vs Vashti

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 303 ratings analysed

3 wins

Nabati

Astrophil & Stella

3.72302 votes

Rank #28,000 LeatherWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Vashti

Vashti Perfumes

5.001 votes

Rank #52,703 Warm SpicyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nabati takes 3 of 4 categories.

Nabati
Choose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Vashti
Choose it for a warm spicy and iris character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Nabati3/4

Vashti1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NabatiAstrophil & Stella

VashtiVashti Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 302 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

27%Like

12%Ok

14%Dislike

9%Hate

302 votes

100%Love

0%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

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNabati

SillageVashti

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value38

Category winnerNabatiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aquatic77%

iris69%

earthy61%

warm spicy100%

iris92%

earthy84%

soft spicy77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both warm spicy, iris and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sea SaltSaffronRumCardamomAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Davana

Heart

Watery NotesIrisCedarMoroccan Rose

Base

LeatherAgarwood (Oud)Crystal AmberVetiverPatchouliLabdanumMossVanilla

Top20-30 mins

PearApricotBerries

Heart3-4 hrs

IrisCardamomPink Pepper

Base7-9 hrs

VetiverIndonesian Patchouli LeafVanillaSandalwoodDavana

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Davana, Iris and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Vashti, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring73

Summer43

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day86

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men55

Unisex40

Women5

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 32%Casual 29%Work 24%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,000

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,703

PerfumerEve Miralles

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNabatiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nabati opens with a sharp burst of sea salt, cardamom, and dark rum over a heavy base of leather and oud. Christian Provenzano contrasts marine watery notes with dry cedar and smoky amber. It wears best during cold autumn nights, cutting through freezing air with aggressive projection and an earthy patchouli trail.

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Vashti by Vashti Perfumes offers a grounded twist on modern amber florals. The opening delivers juicy pear, tart berries, and velvety apricot flesh. It does not stay fruity for long. Within twenty minutes, powdery iris root, cracked pink pepper, and cool cardamom take center stage. Earthy vetiver, dark patchouli, and …

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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, Nabati or Vashti?

Nabati takes 3 of 4 categories. Nabati is rated 3.72/5 from 302 votes; Vashti is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Nabati for a leather and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Vashti for a warm spicy and iris character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Nabati or Vashti?

Nabati lasts longest (Nabati 83/100, Vashti 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nabati or Vashti?

Vashti projects furthest (Vashti 75/100, Nabati 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nabati and Vashti smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, iris and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Davana, Iris and Vetiver.

Is Nabati or Vashti better for summer or winter?

Vashti suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nabati and Vashti?

Nabati has top notes of Sea Salt, Saffron, Rum and Cardamom, heart notes of Watery Notes, Iris, Cedar and Moroccan Rose, a base of Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Crystal Amber and Vetiver. Vashti has top notes of Pear, Apricot and Berries, heart notes of Iris, Cardamom and Pink Pepper, a base of Vetiver, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Vanilla and Sandalwood.