Question 1

What's the difference between Asana and Not A Perfume?

Accepted Answer

Asana is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Amouage (2005) dominated by Woody accords. Not A Perfume is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Juliette Has A Gun (2010) leaning on Amber accords. They share 3 accords: Woody, Amber, Warm Spicy.

Question 2

Which is better, Asana or Not A Perfume?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Asana scores 3.40/5 vs Not A Perfume at 3.76/5. Not A Perfume's standout strength: Unique skin scent that smells different on everyone based on chemistry. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Asana and Not A Perfume smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Not A Perfume: Not A Perfume is extremely divisive, with reactions ranging from love to hatred depending heavily on individual skin chemistry and potential genetic anosmia to its key molecules.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Asana or Not A Perfume?

Accepted Answer

Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Asana vs Not A Perfume?

Accepted Answer

Asana scores highest for winter wear; Not A Perfume scores highest for spring wear. Asana leans evening, Not A Perfume leans daytime.

Asana vs Not A Perfume

Comparison Summary

Unique to Asana (13)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Not A Perfume

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Attribute	Asana	Not A Perfume
Brand	Amouage	Juliette Has A Gun
Year	2005	2010
Rating	3.40	3.76
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	13	0