Nanban
ArquisteEau de Parfum2015
Side by side
Nanban vs. London
Is Nanban better than London?
London projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Black PepperCoffeeSaffron
amberwarm spicybalsamicwoodyleatherfresh spicyaromatic
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The essentials
What's different between Nanban and London?
| Nanban | London | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2015 | 2013 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Rodrigo Flores-Roux, Yann Vasnier | Yann Vasnier |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Nanban and London smell?
Nanban
Amber
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Woody
Leather
Fresh Spicy
Coffee
Aromatic
London
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Woody
Amber
Leather
Aromatic
Oud
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Nanban and London share?
Top
Black PepperOsmanthusBlack TeaSaffron
CuminSaffronBlack PepperCoffeeCoriander SeedCardamom
Heart
MyrrhSandalwoodLeatherCoffee
IncenseLabdanumJasmineGeranium
Base
Copaiba BalsamFrankincenseStyraxJuniper
OudBirchCedarMuskAmyris
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
Black PepperSaffronJuniper
CuminSaffronBlack PepperCoriander SeedCardamom
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
OudBirchCedar
Floral Notes
Osmanthus
JasmineGeranium
Resinous Notes
FrankincenseStyrax
Labdanum
Gourmandy Notes
Coffee
Coffee
Where they fit
When and where do Nanban and London work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Nanban or London?
| Nanban | London | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Nanban and London?
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
This is the Tom Ford for people who want to be remembered, not just liked. The cumin opens sharp, almost confrontational, then smoke and oud take over. It lasts and it projects.London
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