Ashwaq Noir
OrienticaEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
Ashwaq Noir vs. Nefs
Is Ashwaq Noir better than Nefs?
Nefs rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Vanilla
sweetwoody
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The essentials
What's different between Ashwaq Noir and Nefs?
| Ashwaq Noir | Nefs | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2019 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Christian Carbonnel |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Ashwaq Noir and Nefs smell?
Ashwaq Noir
Sweet
Woody
Vanilla
Fruity
Musky
Ozonic
Powdery
Tropical
Nefs
Warm Spicy
Woody
Rose
Floral
Honey
Sweet
Oud
Leather
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Ashwaq Noir and Nefs share?
Top
BergamotGreen Notes
HoneySaffronFigSageViolet
Heart
MelonPineappleSugar
RoseOsmanthusGeraniumJasmineNutmeg
Base
Woody NotesVanillaMusk
OudLeatherWhiskeyVanillaGurjun BalsamAmberCedarwoodGurjumAgarwood (Oud)Cinnamon
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
Woody Notes
OudCedarwoodAgarwood (Oud)
Gourmandy Notes
Sugar
HoneyWhiskey
Oriental Notes
Vanilla
Vanilla
Where they fit
When and where do Ashwaq Noir and Nefs work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Ashwaq Noir or Nefs?
| Ashwaq Noir | Nefs | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 10+ hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Ashwaq Noir and Nefs?
Sweet without trying to impress you. The kind of warmth that makes people lean in instead of pull away. If you've been burned by overly synthetic tropicals, this one earns the risk.Ashwaq Noir
This fragrance leans into itself without apology. Sweet enough to beguile, bold enough to fill a room. If you've ever wanted a scent that acts like it knows what it's worth, here it is. One spray.Nefs
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