Fragrance comparison

Shem vs Dahn Al Oud Hindi

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 460 ratings analysed

3 wins

Shem

Nishane

4.06447 votes

Rank #1,955 AromaticRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Dahn Al Oud Hindi

Nabeel

4.6913 votes

Rank #31,637 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shem takes 3 of 5 categories.

Shem
Choose it for a aromatic and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Dahn Al Oud Hindi
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Shem3/5

Dahn Al Oud Hindi2/5

Ratings & consensus: Dahn Al Oud Hindi
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Shem
Sillage & projection: Shem
Value for money: Dahn Al Oud Hindi
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Shem

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ShemNishane

Dahn Al Oud HindiNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 447 votes

Have 46%Had 9%Want 46%

4.69/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%

Category winnerDahn Al Oud HindiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

21%Like

13%Ok

9%Dislike

5%Hate

447 votes

69%Love

31%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

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityShem

SillageShem

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value23

¤ Price value61

Category winnerDahn Al Oud HindiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

rose92%

woody84%

earthy77%

leather69%

floral61%

amber100%

woody91%

warm spicy83%

fresh spicy74%

sweet65%

aromatic56%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Turkish RoseGeraniumCardamom

Heart

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaOsmanthusAmber

Base

LeatherVetiverelemi

Top

Agarwood (Oud)Oriental notesKyara IncenseDamask RoseBlack PepperBitter AlmondFruity NotesLavender

Heart

ResinMyrhhOlibanumRoseRed RoseGuaiac WoodCedarGeranium

Base

TobaccoAmberLeatherCypriol Oil or NagarmothaWoodsy NotesSweet NotesSandalowoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesTurkish Rose, Geranium, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer20

Fall97

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring71

Summer43

Fall100

Winter86

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex43

Women6

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,955

PerfumerLucas Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews69

Overall rank#31,637

PerfumerAsghar Adam Ali

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerShemHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shem by Nishane is a heavy oriental floral fragrance built around a sharp contrast of dark Turkish rose, bitter cypriol oil, and rugged leather. Formulated as an extrait de parfum by Lucas Sieuzac, it opens with a medicinal burst of cardamom and geranium before settling into a warm base of amber, vetiver, and elemi. D…

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Nabeel Dahn Al Oud Hindi is a heavy oriental spicy fragrance centered on animalic agarwood. It wraps pungent medicinal wood with warm spices and thick resins to create an uncompromising profile for cold winter nights. This scent is built for experienced noses seeking an uncompromised traditional Middle Eastern oud exp…

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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, Shem or Dahn Al Oud Hindi?

Shem takes 3 of 5 categories. Shem is rated 4.06/5 from 447 votes; Dahn Al Oud Hindi is rated 4.69/5 from 13 votes. Choose Shem for a aromatic and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Dahn Al Oud Hindi for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Shem or Dahn Al Oud Hindi?

Shem lasts longest (Shem 88/100, Dahn Al Oud Hindi 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shem or Dahn Al Oud Hindi?

Projection is very close: Shem 77/100, Dahn Al Oud Hindi 75/100 for sillage.

Do Shem and Dahn Al Oud Hindi smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Geranium, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Amber.

Is Shem or Dahn Al Oud Hindi better for summer or winter?

Dahn Al Oud Hindi suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Shem and Dahn Al Oud Hindi?

Shem has top notes of Turkish Rose, Geranium and Cardamom, heart notes of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Osmanthus and Amber, a base of Leather, Vetiver and elemi. Dahn Al Oud Hindi has top notes of Agarwood (Oud), Oriental notes, Kyara Incense and Damask Rose, heart notes of Resin, Myrhh, Olibanum and Rose, a base of Tobacco, Amber, Leather and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.