Fragrance comparison

Othello vs Nasreen

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 92 ratings analysed

Othello

Il Profvmo

3.6279 votes

Rank #15,791 SmokyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Nasreen

M. Micallef

4.4613 votes

Rank #44,156 Warm SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

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

Othello2/4

Nasreen2/4

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

OthelloIl Profvmo

NasreenM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 24%Had 10%Want 66%

4.46/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 15%Had 3%Want 82%

Category winnerNasreenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

41%Like

7%Ok

21%Dislike

3%Hate

29 votes

46%Love

54%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityOthello

SillageNasreen

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

amber92%

leather84%

woody77%

white floral69%

honey61%

warm spicy100%

rose92%

sweet84%

patchouli77%

honey69%

oud61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both honey

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Passionfruit

Heart

IncenseBirchDaturaPatchouli

Base

HoneyAgarwood (Oud)

Top

RoseSaffron

Heart

GingerbreadHoneyIncense

Base

PatchouliAgarwood (Oud)White Musk

InformationalShared notesIncense, Patchouli, Honey 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

Spring79

Summer36

Fall100

Winter64

Day100

Night79

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,791

PerfumerSilvana Casoli

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#44,156

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOthelloHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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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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, Othello or Nasreen?

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

Which lasts longer, Othello or Nasreen?

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

Which projects more, Othello or Nasreen?

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

Do Othello and Nasreen smell similar?

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

Is Othello or Nasreen better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Othello and Nasreen?

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