African Rose vs Irth
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
19%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
African Rose takes 5 of 7 categories.
African RoseChoose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
IrthChoose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
African Rose5/7
Irth1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- African Rose
- Community sentiment
- African Rose
- Longevity
- African Rose
- Sillage & projection
- African Rose
- Value for money
- Irth
- Versatility
- Tie
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- African Rose
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
African RoseMemo ParisIrthNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.55/ 5 · 251 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
4.32/ 5 · 139 votes
Have 42%Had 7%Want 52%
Category winnerAfrican RoseRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate69%Love
23%Like
6%Ok
2%Dislike
1%Hate
251 votes
52%Love
35%Like
8%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
139 votes
Category winnerAfrican RoseMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAfrican Rose
SillageAfrican Rose
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIrthBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
warm spicy92%
patchouli84%
aromatic77%
rose69%
woody61%
woody100%
fruity92%
powdery84%
sweet77%
musky69%
rose61%
Scent match19%Clearly different · both woody and rose
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GeraniumCuminSaffronCardamomBergamot
Heart
PatchouliRose
Base
LeatherOudMuskVetiver
Top
Damask RoseSpicesDried FruitsStrawberryPeachCandied FruitsPineappleCoconut
Heart
RoseOudCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmyrisCedarwoodLily of the ValleyVioletIris
Base
White MuskVanillaLeatherAmberAmbergrisCivetGuaiac WoodSandalwood
InformationalShared notesRose, Leather and Oud. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring76
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring76
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerTieMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,213
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews42
Overall rank#7,300
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Category winnerAfrican RoseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMemo Paris African Rose opens with a sharp burst of cardamom, saffron, and bergamot before a heavy rose absolute takes control of the heart. As the floral punch simmers down, oily leather, patchouli, and dry vetiver anchor the base on skin. Built for crisp autumn nights, it delivers a dense, spicy floral profile with …
Reviews →Nabeel Irth arrives as a dense, sweet-spicy scent that commands attention. Released in 2023, it merges a heavy dose of dried fruits, strawberry, and cinnamon with a dark base of leather, amber, and incense. It fits best in freezing winter weather, wrapping the wearer in a thick, warm shield of exotic spices and woods.
Reviews →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, African Rose or Irth?
African Rose takes 5 of 7 categories. African Rose is rated 4.55/5 from 251 votes; Irth is rated 4.32/5 from 139 votes. Choose African Rose for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Irth for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, African Rose or Irth?
African Rose lasts longest (African Rose 78/100, Irth 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, African Rose or Irth?
African Rose projects furthest (African Rose 68/100, Irth 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do African Rose and Irth smell similar?
Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and rose accords. Common notes include Rose, Leather and Oud.
Is African Rose or Irth better for summer or winter?
For summer, African Rose is the stronger pick. For winter, African Rose is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in African Rose and Irth?
African Rose has top notes of Geranium, Cumin, Saffron and Cardamom, heart notes of Patchouli and Rose, a base of Leather, Oud, Musk and Vetiver. Irth has top notes of Damask Rose, Spices, Dried Fruits and Strawberry, heart notes of Rose, Oud, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Amyris, a base of White Musk, Vanilla, Leather and Amber.
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