Fragrance comparison

Nasreen vs Sand Aoud

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 622 ratings analysed

Nasreen

M. Micallef

4.4613 votes

Rank #44,540 Warm SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Sand Aoud

Mancera

4.04609 votes

Rank #2,648 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sand Aoud takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Nasreen1/4

Sand Aoud3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NasreenM. Micallef

Sand AoudMancera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.46/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 15%Had 3%Want 82%

4.04/ 5 · 609 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

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

40%Love

39%Like

6%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

609 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevitySand Aoud

SillageSand Aoud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value57

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

rose92%

sweet84%

patchouli77%

honey69%

oud61%

warm spicy100%

oud90%

fruity80%

woody70%

patchouli60%

balsamic50%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both warm spicy, oud and patchouli

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

Top20-30 mins

SpicesBlack Currant

Heart3-4 hrs

IncenseSaffronRose

Base8-10+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliVanillaWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesRose, Saffron, Incense and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Sand Aoud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring60

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night88

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men72

Unisex27

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,540

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,648

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews85

Category winnerSand AoudHigher 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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Mancera Sand Aoud captures the parched heat of desert dunes through dry spices and dark resins. It opens with a punchy clash of tart black currant syrup and dry culinary spices that feels sharp for the first three minutes. That initial sting calms down fast. A warm heart of smoky frankincense and golden saffron soon r…

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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 Sand Aoud?

Sand Aoud takes 3 of 4 categories. Nasreen is rated 4.46/5 from 13 votes; Sand Aoud is rated 4.04/5 from 609 votes. Choose Nasreen for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sand Aoud for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nasreen or Sand Aoud?

Sand Aoud lasts longest (Sand Aoud 79/100, Nasreen 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nasreen or Sand Aoud?

Projection is very close: Sand Aoud 66/100, Nasreen 64/100 for sillage.

Do Nasreen and Sand Aoud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, oud and patchouli accords. Common notes include Rose, Saffron, Incense and Patchouli.

Is Nasreen or Sand Aoud better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Nasreen and Sand Aoud?

Nasreen has top notes of Rose and Saffron, heart notes of Gingerbread, Honey and Incense, a base of Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud) and White Musk. Sand Aoud has top notes of Spices and Black Currant, heart notes of Incense, Saffron and Rose, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Vanilla and White Musk.