Fragrance comparison

The Path vs Mahila

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 43 ratings analysed

The Path

TRNP

4.3520 votes

Rank #35,119 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Mahila

TRNP

4.4823 votes

Rank #30,296 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mahila takes 3 of 5 categories.

The Path
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Mahila
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

The Path2/5

Mahila3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The PathTRNP

MahilaTRNP

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 44%Had 11%Want 45%

4.48/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 38%Had 6%Want 57%

Category winnerMahilaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

25%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

74%Love

9%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityThe Path

SillageThe Path

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value61

Category winnerMahilaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

amber72%

oud58%

balsamic44%

fresh spicy30%

citrus100%

amber92%

woody84%

floral77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black SpruceFirElemi resin

Heart

StyraxLabdanumTexas Cedar

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Haitian VetiverSandalwood

Top

Bitter OrangeItalian TangerinePink Grapefruit

Heart

Ylang-YlangChampacaAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Damask RoseFrangipani

Base

OlibanumBenzoinHaitian VetiverPatchouliLabdanumSandalwoodVanillaAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Agarwood (Oud), Haitian Vetiver 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

Summer29

Fall71

Winter86

Day75

Night100

Spring80

Summer80

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men0

Unisex63

Women38

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,119

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#30,296

PerfumerTeone Reinthal

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerMahilaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Path by TRNP opens with a sharp burst of black spruce, resinous fir needle, and bright elemi resin. The top notes feel damp and pine-heavy, reminiscent of walking through a shaded coniferous forest after heavy rainfall. As the initial greenery settles, dark styrax and smoky labdanum merge with Texas cedar, giving …

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Mahila by TRNP opens with a bright burst of bitter orange, Italian tangerine, and pink grapefruit that quickly clashes against a heavy base of agarwood and dark patchouli. Created by natural perfumer Teone Reinthal in 2016, the fragrance transforms as skin heat activates the heart notes. Tropical champaca blossom, yel…

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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, The Path or Mahila?

Mahila takes 3 of 5 categories. The Path is rated 4.35/5 from 20 votes; Mahila is rated 4.48/5 from 23 votes. Choose The Path for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Mahila for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Path or Mahila?

The Path lasts longest (The Path 80/100, Mahila 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Path or Mahila?

The Path projects furthest (The Path 65/100, Mahila 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Path and Mahila smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Agarwood (Oud), Haitian Vetiver and Sandalwood.

Is The Path or Mahila better for summer or winter?

The Path suits evening wear; Mahila suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Path and Mahila?

The Path has top notes of Black Spruce, Fir and Elemi resin, heart notes of Styrax, Labdanum and Texas Cedar, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Haitian Vetiver and Sandalwood. Mahila has top notes of Bitter Orange, Italian Tangerine and Pink Grapefruit, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Champaca, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Damask Rose, a base of Olibanum, Benzoin, Haitian Vetiver and Patchouli.