Fragrance comparison

Nasreen vs Yacuma

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 26 ratings analysed

3 wins

Nasreen

M. Micallef

4.4613 votes

Rank #44,540 Warm SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Yacuma

Olfattology

3.3813 votes

Rank #61,003 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nasreen takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Nasreen3/4

Yacuma1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NasreenM. Micallef

YacumaOlfattology

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.46/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 15%Had 3%Want 82%

3.38/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 29%Had 8%Want 63%

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

31%Love

23%Like

0%Ok

46%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityYacuma

SillageNasreen

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

rose92%

sweet84%

patchouli77%

honey69%

oud61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

oud84%

smoky77%

earthy69%

amber61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both warm spicy and oud

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

SaffronPlumMandarin Orange

Heart

HoneyTurkish RoseJasmineBeeswaxClary Sage

Base

Agarwood (Oud)IncenseGuaiac WoodCypriol Oil or NagarmothaOakmossAmbrette (Musk Mallow)PatchouliWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesRose, Saffron, Honey 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,540

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,003

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerNasreenHigher 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…

Reviews →

Yacuma starts with a heavy burst of dark plum and sharp saffron, cutting through the air with a bittersweet warmth. As it settles onto the skin, a thick beeswax and sweet honey combination anchors the heart. This sweetness does not feel clean or sugary. Instead, it carries a heavy, animalic depth that eventually gives…

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Nasreen or Yacuma?

Nasreen takes 3 of 4 categories. Nasreen is rated 4.46/5 from 13 votes; Yacuma is rated 3.38/5 from 13 votes. Choose Nasreen for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Yacuma for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nasreen or Yacuma?

Yacuma lasts longest (Yacuma 80/100, Nasreen 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nasreen or Yacuma?

Nasreen projects furthest (Nasreen 64/100, Yacuma 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nasreen and Yacuma smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and oud accords. Common notes include Rose, Saffron, Honey and Incense.

Is Nasreen or Yacuma better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Nasreen and Yacuma?

Nasreen has top notes of Rose and Saffron, heart notes of Gingerbread, Honey and Incense, a base of Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud) and White Musk. Yacuma has top notes of Saffron, Plum and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Honey, Turkish Rose, Jasmine and Beeswax, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Incense, Guaiac Wood and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.