Fragrance comparison

Nawaf vs White Lotus

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

Nawaf

Al Aneeq

4.002 votes

Rank #55,874 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

13%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

White Lotus

TRNP

4.1520 votes

Rank #32,554 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

White Lotus takes 3 of 4 categories.

Nawaf
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
White Lotus
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Nawaf1/4

White Lotus3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NawafAl Aneeq

White LotusTRNP

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

4.15/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 56%Had 10%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

50%Love

30%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityWhite Lotus

SillageWhite Lotus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value69

Category winnerNawafBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

aromatic61%

floral100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

fruity77%

aquatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match13%Clearly different · both fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitBlood MandarinCinnamonClove

Heart

RoseNutmegAniseMint

Base

CedarSandalwoodAmberTobaccoLeatherMoss

Top

White LotusWhite TeaWhite Ginger LilyYuzu

Heart

HoneysuckleMimosaTuberoseNutmegOsmanthusAniseFennelClove

Base

Australian SandalwoodSandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesClove, Nutmeg, Anise and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer88

Fall75

Winter25

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,874

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,554

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerWhite LotusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nawaf by Al Aneeq opens with a bright grapefruit and blood mandarin snap, quickly warmed by cinnamon and clove. The heart brings a spiced rose twist with nutmeg, anise, and a cool minty edge. On skin it settles into a woody, ambered base with tobacco, leather, and moss. If you like citrus that turns darker and more te…

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TRNP White Lotus brings a sharp, realistic natural floral profile anchored by bitter spices and dry woods. The fragrance launches with fresh white tea, crisp yuzu, and a distinct herbal lotus note before moving into an intense floral center of tuberose, mimosa, and osmanthus. Warm spices like clove, cinnamon, and pepp…

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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, Nawaf or White Lotus?

White Lotus takes 3 of 4 categories. Nawaf is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; White Lotus is rated 4.15/5 from 20 votes. Choose Nawaf for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose White Lotus for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nawaf or White Lotus?

White Lotus lasts longest (White Lotus 73/100, Nawaf 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nawaf or White Lotus?

White Lotus projects furthest (White Lotus 58/100, Nawaf 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nawaf and White Lotus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Clove, Nutmeg, Anise and Sandalwood.

Is Nawaf or White Lotus better for summer or winter?

Nawaf suits evening wear; White Lotus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nawaf and White Lotus?

Nawaf has top notes of Grapefruit, Blood Mandarin, Cinnamon and Clove, heart notes of Rose, Nutmeg, Anise and Mint, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Amber and Tobacco. White Lotus has top notes of White Lotus, White Tea, White Ginger Lily and Yuzu, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Mimosa, Tuberose and Nutmeg, a base of Australian Sandalwood, Sandalwood and Agarwood (Oud).