Fragrance comparison

Begum vs N 8

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 14 Nov 2026 312 ratings analysed

5 wins

Begum

Xerjoff

4.16140 votes

Rank #7,040 WoodyRose

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30%scent match

Clearly different

N 8

Morph

3.74172 votes

Rank #18,167 PowderyFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Begum takes 5 of 7 categories.

Begum
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
N 8
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Begum5/7

N 82/7

Ratings & consensus: Begum
Community sentiment: Begum
Longevity: Begum
Sillage & projection: Begum
Value for money: N 8
Versatility: N 8
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Begum

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

BegumXerjoff

N 8Morph

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 140 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

3.74/ 5 · 172 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerBegumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

22%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

140 votes

29%Love

33%Like

25%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

172 votes

Category winnerBegumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityBegum

SillageBegum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value24

¤ Price value39

Category winnerN 8Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

rose92%

powdery84%

floral77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

powdery100%

floral91%

violet83%

iris74%

musky65%

fresh56%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both powdery and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Red BerriesBergamotLemonFreesia

Heart

Damask RoseBulgarian RoseIrisYlang-YlangLilacJasmine SambacLily-of-the-Valley

Base

SandalwoodVanillaPalisander RosewoodPatchouliAmberMuskVetiver

Top15-30 mins

LilacTuscan Iris

Heart2-4 hrs

Parma VioletDamask Rose

Base6-8+ hrs

White MuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesBulgarian Rose, Lilac and Vanilla. Durations are only published for N 8, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter89

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer62

Fall0

Winter65

Day100

Night47

Category winnerN 8Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex42

Women49

Men7

Unisex24

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,040

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#18,167

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerBegumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Begum by Xerjoff is an intense unisex chypre floral fragrance from the brand's premium 17/17 Stone Label collection. Master perfumer Chris Maurice constructed this scent around a lush contrast between vibrant fruit and heavy timber. It opens with a flash of tart red berries, bergamot, and freesia before revealing a de…

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Morph N 8 opens with fresh lilac blossoms and cool Tuscan iris, creating a gentle floral breeze reminiscent of a sunny spring morning. As it settles, Parma violet and delicate Damask rose introduce a soft, cosmetic powder sensation that feels like luxurious body dusting powder on clean skin. A foundation of warm vanil…

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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, Begum or N 8?

Begum takes 5 of 7 categories. Begum is rated 4.16/5 from 140 votes; N 8 is rated 3.74/5 from 172 votes. Choose Begum for a woody and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose N 8 for a powdery and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Begum or N 8?

Begum lasts longest (Begum 84/100, N 8 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Begum or N 8?

Begum projects furthest (Begum 73/100, N 8 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Begum and N 8 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Lilac and Vanilla.

Is Begum or N 8 better for summer or winter?

For summer, N 8 is the stronger pick. For winter, Begum is the stronger pick. N 8 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Begum and N 8?

Begum has top notes of Red Berries, Bergamot, Lemon and Freesia, heart notes of Damask Rose, Bulgarian Rose, Iris and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Palisander Rosewood and Patchouli. N 8 has top notes of Lilac and Tuscan Iris, heart notes of Parma Violet and Damask Rose, a base of White Musk and Vanilla.