Fragrance comparison

Crimson vs Nagar Min

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 12 ratings analysed

Crimson

Merve Perfumes

3.673 votes

Rank #53,866 Fresh SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Nagar Min

Gabar

4.119 votes

Rank #22,433 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nagar Min takes 3 of 4 categories.

Crimson
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Nagar Min
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Crimson1/4

Nagar Min3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Nagar Min
Sillage & projection: Nagar Min
Value for money: Crimson
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nagar Min

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CrimsonMerve Perfumes

Nagar MinGabar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 56%Had 0%Want 44%

4.11/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 11%Had 2%Want 87%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

67%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

56%Love

22%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityNagar Min

SillageNagar Min

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerCrimsonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

amber90%

aromatic80%

citrus70%

woody60%

herbal50%

amber100%

fresh spicy88%

citrus77%

herbal65%

musky53%

woody42%

Scent match60%Closely related · both amber, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotPepper

Heart

Sichuan PepperPink PepperLavenderGeranium

Base

CedarwoodLabdanumAmber

Top15-30 mins

Sichuan Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Labdanum

Base6-8+ hrs

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InformationalShared notesSichuan Pepper and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Nagar Min, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter83

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men20

Unisex80

Women0

Casual 35%Date 30%Work 19%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,866

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#22,433

PerfumerRuth Mastenbroek

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerNagar MinHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Merve Perfumes Crimson opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and black pepper, cutting through brisk morning air. As it settles, Sichuan pepper and fresh geranium add an aromatic bite before dry cedarwood and warm amber build a sturdy foundation. It functions as an easy daily driver for office settings, cool autumn day…

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Nagar Min by Gabar cuts through typical amber perfumes with a sharp, tingling shock of Sichuan pepper and red chilli. You immediately smell the spicy crackle. Within twenty minutes, the initial heat relaxes into deep resinous labdanum, dry rosewood, and a shadowy touch of dark oud. It smells earthy, slightly bitter, a…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Crimson or Nagar Min?

Nagar Min takes 3 of 4 categories. Crimson is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Nagar Min is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes. Choose Crimson for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Nagar Min for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Crimson or Nagar Min?

Nagar Min lasts longest (Nagar Min 80/100, Crimson 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Crimson or Nagar Min?

Nagar Min projects furthest (Nagar Min 63/100, Crimson 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Crimson and Nagar Min smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Sichuan Pepper and Labdanum.

Is Crimson or Nagar Min better for summer or winter?

Crimson suits daytime wear; Nagar Min suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Crimson and Nagar Min?

Crimson has top notes of Bergamot and Pepper, heart notes of Sichuan Pepper, Pink Pepper, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Cedarwood, Labdanum and Amber. Nagar Min has top notes of Sichuan Pepper, heart notes of Labdanum.