Fragrance comparison

Nasaem vs Vendomania

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 178 ratings analysed

6 wins

Nasaem

Nabeel

3.96125 votes

Rank #7,116 WoodyRose

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41%scent match

Some overlap

Vendomania

Ex Nihilo

3.9453 votes

Rank #18,670 IrisWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nasaem takes 6 of 7 categories.

Nasaem
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Vendomania
Choose it for a iris and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Nasaem6/7

Vendomania1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NasaemNabeel

VendomaniaEx Nihilo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 125 votes

Have 53%Had 18%Want 29%

3.94/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerNasaemRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

44%Like

6%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

125 votes

43%Love

25%Like

19%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerNasaemMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityNasaem

SillageNasaem

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value33

Category winnerNasaemBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

rose92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

warm spicy61%

iris100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

woody77%

sweet69%

white floral61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PlumAldehydesSaffronBergamotPineappleTarragonLime

Heart

RoseGeraniumOrchidLily-of-the-ValleyIrisJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodSandalwoodWhite MuskAmbergrisCedarPatchouliTonka Bean

Top20-30 mins

SaffronBergamot

Heart3-4 hrs

IrisPralineJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Bergamot, Iris and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Vendomania, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter82

Day–

Night–

Spring35

Summer26

Fall100

Winter83

Day82

Night100

Category winnerVendomaniaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex56

Women44

Men18

Unisex48

Women35

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,116

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#18,670

PerfumerJordi Fernández

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerNasaemHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nasaem by Nabeel delivers a rich, vintage-leaning blend of dark plum, aldehydes, and medicinal saffron. It settles into a heavy base of real-feeling oud and clean white musk. This unisex blend suits cold winter evenings when you want a dry, incense-like trail that holds up against freezing temperatures.

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Vendomania by Ex Nihilo pairs warm saffron and zesty bergamot with buttery iris and sweet praline over a clean base of sandalwood and soft patchouli. The agarwood oud stays very quiet in the background, adding a gentle woody depth rather than anything smoky or barnyard. It feels like slipping on an expensive cashmere …

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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, Nasaem or Vendomania?

Nasaem takes 6 of 7 categories. Nasaem is rated 3.96/5 from 125 votes; Vendomania is rated 3.94/5 from 53 votes. Choose Nasaem for a woody and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Vendomania for a iris and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Nasaem or Vendomania?

Nasaem lasts longest (Nasaem 77/100, Vendomania 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nasaem or Vendomania?

Projection is very close: Nasaem 69/100, Vendomania 67/100 for sillage.

Do Nasaem and Vendomania smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Saffron, Bergamot, Iris and Jasmine.

Is Nasaem or Vendomania better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vendomania is the stronger pick. For winter, Vendomania is the stronger pick. Vendomania suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nasaem and Vendomania?

Nasaem has top notes of Plum, Aldehydes, Saffron and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Geranium, Orchid and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood and White Musk. Vendomania has top notes of Saffron and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Praline and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Patchouli.