Fragrance comparison

Nasreen vs Othello

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 92 ratings analysed

Nasreen

M. Micallef

4.4613 votes

Rank #44,156 Warm SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Othello

Il Profvmo

3.6279 votes

Rank #15,791 SmokyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Nasreen
Choose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Othello
Choose it for a smoky and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Nasreen2/4

Othello2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NasreenM. Micallef

OthelloIl Profvmo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.46/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 15%Had 3%Want 82%

3.62/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 24%Had 10%Want 66%

Category winnerNasreenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

54%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

28%Love

41%Like

7%Ok

21%Dislike

3%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityOthello

SillageNasreen

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value65

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

rose92%

sweet84%

patchouli77%

honey69%

oud61%

smoky100%

amber92%

leather84%

woody77%

white floral69%

honey61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both honey

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseSaffron

Heart

GingerbreadHoneyIncense

Base

PatchouliAgarwood (Oud)White Musk

Top

Passionfruit

Heart

IncenseBirchDaturaPatchouli

Base

HoneyAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesHoney, Incense, 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring79

Summer36

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night79

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,156

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,791

PerfumerSilvana Casoli

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerOthelloHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nasreen by M. Micallef creates a rich presence with a core of spiced gingerbread and honey layered over deep oud. Designed for those seeking a complex, unisex profile, this scent pairs beautifully with cooler weather and evening wear. Its blend of traditional saffron and rose provides a classic, warm foundation that p…

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Othello by Il Profvmo opens with a brief fruity lift, then quickly settles into a smoky, resinous core where incense, birch and patchouli do most of the talking. The vibe leans dark-amber and slightly leathery, with a sweet touch in the base that can read like honey. Oud is present on paper, but it often comes across …

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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, Nasreen or Othello?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Nasreen is rated 4.46/5 from 13 votes; Othello is rated 3.62/5 from 79 votes. Choose Nasreen for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Othello for a smoky and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nasreen or Othello?

Othello lasts longest (Othello 73/100, Nasreen 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nasreen or Othello?

Projection is very close: Nasreen 64/100, Othello 63/100 for sillage.

Do Nasreen and Othello smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share honey accords. Common notes include Honey, Incense, Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Nasreen or Othello better for summer or winter?

Nasreen suits evening wear; Othello suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nasreen and Othello?

Nasreen has top notes of Rose and Saffron, heart notes of Gingerbread, Honey and Incense, a base of Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud) and White Musk. Othello has top notes of Passionfruit, heart notes of Incense, Birch, Datura and Patchouli, a base of Honey and Agarwood (Oud).