Nanban
ArquisteEau de Parfum2015
Side by side
Nanban vs. Ma Nishtana
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| Nanban | Ma Nishtana | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2015 | 2018 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Rodrigo Flores-Roux, Yann Vasnier | Prin Lomros |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Nanban
Amber
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Woody
Leather
Fresh Spicy
Coffee
Aromatic
Ma Nishtana
Amber
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Smoky
Woody
Balsamic
Leather
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Black PepperOsmanthusBlack TeaSaffron
FrankincenseSmokeMyrrhAldehydes
Heart
MyrrhSandalwoodLeatherCoffee
SaffronCloveCardamomPink PepperNutmegRose
Base
Copaiba BalsamFrankincenseStyraxJuniper
SandalwoodLeatherPatchouliAmberCastoreumStyrax
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Nanban | Ma Nishtana | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
That opening either hooks you or scares you off, Nanban doesn't negotiate. But those who stay get a drydown that deepens for hours, resin and leather layered so densely it becomes almost.Nanban
The aldehydes provide an unexpected brightness before the church incense takes over. Not everyone wants that opening. But for those who appreciate dissonance that resolves into something deeper.Ma Nishtana