Fragrance comparison

Nostalgia vs Ashwaq Noir

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 35 ratings analysed

Nostalgia

Royal Glory

3.506 votes

Rank #65,916 SweetAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Ashwaq Noir

Orientica

3.5929 votes

Rank #32,892 SweetWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Nostalgia
Choose it for a sweet and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Ashwaq Noir
Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Nostalgia2/4

Ashwaq Noir2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NostalgiaRoyal Glory

Ashwaq NoirOrientica

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 29%Had 4%Want 67%

3.59/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 18%Had 19%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

31%Love

28%Like

14%Ok

24%Dislike

3%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityNostalgia

SillageNostalgia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value81

Category winnerAshwaq NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

amber83%

musky65%

powdery48%

animalic30%

sweet100%

woody92%

fruity84%

vanilla77%

powdery69%

ozonic61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both sweet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Fruity NotesGreen NotesBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Sweet NotesAmberMelonPineapple

Base8-10+ hrs

MuskVanillaWoody Notes

Top

BergamotGreen Notes

Heart

MelonPineappleSweet Notes

Base

Woody NotesVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Bergamot, Sweet Notes and Melon. Durations are only published for Nostalgia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring50

Summer30

Fall100

Winter70

Day100

Night78

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex29

Women14

Men0

Unisex42

Women58

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,916

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,892

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerAshwaq NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nostalgia by Royal Glory opens with a bright splash of bergamot, fresh green notes, and assorted orchard fruits that quickly give way to a dense, syrup-sweet core. Within twenty minutes, ripe melon and juicy pineapple emerge alongside warm amber, coating the skin in a cozy, confectionery warmth. As the fruits soften, …

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Ashwaq Noir by Orientica is a sweet fruit and wood blend built for cooler weather. It pairs melon and pineapple with a vanilla base, making it a loud choice for evening wear. This fragrance works well for those who want a sweet trail that lasts all night.

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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, Nostalgia or Ashwaq Noir?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Nostalgia is rated 3.50/5 from 6 votes; Ashwaq Noir is rated 3.59/5 from 29 votes. Choose Nostalgia for a sweet and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Ashwaq Noir for a sweet and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nostalgia or Ashwaq Noir?

Nostalgia lasts longest (Nostalgia 77/100, Ashwaq Noir 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nostalgia or Ashwaq Noir?

Nostalgia projects furthest (Nostalgia 75/100, Ashwaq Noir 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nostalgia and Ashwaq Noir smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Bergamot, Sweet Notes and Melon.

Is Nostalgia or Ashwaq Noir better for summer or winter?

Nostalgia suits evening wear; Ashwaq Noir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nostalgia and Ashwaq Noir?

Nostalgia has top notes of Fruity Notes, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Sweet Notes, Amber, Melon and Pineapple, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Woody Notes. Ashwaq Noir has top notes of Bergamot and Green Notes, heart notes of Melon, Pineapple and Sweet Notes, a base of Woody Notes, Vanilla and Musk.