Fragrance comparison

Rasputin vs TOWA

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 243 ratings analysed

Rasputin

SweDoft

3.87208 votes

Rank #5,912 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

TOWA

Nilafar du Nil

3.9735 votes

Rank #10,011 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

TOWA takes 5 of 7 categories.

Rasputin
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
TOWA
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Rasputin2/7

TOWA5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RasputinSweDoft

TOWANilafar du Nil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 208 votes

Have 40%Had 11%Want 49%

3.97/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 29%Had 4%Want 66%

Category winnerRasputinRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

30%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

182 votes

59%Love

24%Like

7%Ok

3%Dislike

7%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerTOWAMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityTOWA

SillageTOWA

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value76

Category winnerTOWABest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody83%

aromatic65%

patchouli48%

sweet30%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

balsamic61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleBergamotJasmine

Heart

CardamomClovesPatchouliCinammonDark Chocolate

Base

MuskCedarAgarwood (Oud)Tonka BeanIncense

Top

CardamomCoffee CO2HeliotropeBergamotLemon

Heart

RoseDark ChocolateBrown sugarRumTonka BeanEgyptian JasmineRaspberryBenzoin

Base

IncenseCashmere WoodAgarwood (Oud)Bourbon VanillaStyraxAmbrocenideMuscenoneCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine, Cardamom and Dark Chocolate. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring73

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring68

Summer32

Fall79

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerTOWAMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men66

Unisex27

Women7

Men41

Unisex53

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,912

PerfumerSfean J.A.

Launched—

Reviews36

Overall rank#10,011

PerfumerMichelle Moellhausen

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerRasputinHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rasputin by SweDoft opens with a zesty pineapple and bergamot mix that quickly settles into a spicy, woody heart. Notes of dark chocolate, cinnamon, and cloves dominate, anchored by a base of oud, tonka bean, and incense. This woody spicy composition is best suited for cooler weather and evening wear, offering a disti…

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TOWA by Nilafar du Nil is a bold unisex fragrance centered on coffee and warm spices. Launched in 2022, it opens with a sharp kick of cardamom and coffee CO2, softening into a heart of dark chocolate and rum. This creation suits those who enjoy rich, resinous scents during colder months, providing a comforting yet sop…

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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, Rasputin or TOWA?

TOWA takes 5 of 7 categories. Rasputin is rated 3.87/5 from 208 votes; TOWA is rated 3.97/5 from 35 votes. Choose Rasputin for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose TOWA for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rasputin or TOWA?

TOWA lasts longest (TOWA 84/100, Rasputin 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rasputin or TOWA?

TOWA projects furthest (TOWA 74/100, Rasputin 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rasputin and TOWA smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Cardamom and Dark Chocolate.

Is Rasputin or TOWA better for summer or winter?

For summer, TOWA is the stronger pick. For winter, Rasputin is the stronger pick. TOWA suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rasputin and TOWA?

Rasputin has top notes of Pineapple, Bergamot and Jasmine, heart notes of Cardamom, Cloves, Patchouli and Cinammon, a base of Musk, Cedar, Agarwood (Oud) and Tonka Bean. TOWA has top notes of Cardamom, Coffee CO2, Heliotrope and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Dark Chocolate, Brown sugar and Rum, a base of Incense, Cashmere Wood, Agarwood (Oud) and Bourbon Vanilla.