Fragrance comparison

Eminent vs Rose Umeii

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 26 ratings analysed

3 wins

Eminent

Cranford

4.449 votes

Rank #45,223 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Rose Umeii

Maison Incens

3.3917 votes

Rank #24,094 PowderyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eminent takes 3 of 4 categories.

Eminent
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Rose Umeii
Choose it for a powdery and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Eminent3/4

Rose Umeii1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Eminent
Sillage & projection: Eminent
Value for money: Eminent
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rose Umeii

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EminentCranford

Rose UmeiiMaison Incens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 50%Had 6%Want 44%

3.39/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

22%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

33%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityEminent

SillageEminent

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value38

Category winnerEminentBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

oud69%

amber61%

powdery100%

white floral92%

iris84%

vanilla77%

fruity69%

floral61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CypriolLavenderSaffronCinnamonFruits

Heart2-4 hrs

OrrisCedarwoodRoseLily of the Valley

Base8-10+ hrs

OudTonka BeanAmberSandalwoodVanillaMusk

Top

SpicesFruits

Heart

OrrisWhite FlowersHeliotropeExotic floral notesLily of the ValleyRose

Base

VanillaHayPatchouliSolar NotesWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesFruits, Orris, Rose and Lily of the Valley. Durations are only published for Eminent, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer43

Fall71

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,223

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,094

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerRose UmeiiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eminent by Cranford opens with an energetic snap of smoky cypriol, crisp lavender, and warm cinnamon before settling into a rich woody core. As the top notes mellow, earthy cedarwood and powdery orris root mingle with sweet dried fruits to create an inviting, polished warmth. The base anchors deep on skin with smooth …

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Rose Umeii by Maison Incens is an intriguing oriental floral that balances intense rose against spicy and fruity textures. It sits comfortably on skin during transitional weather, offering a complex blend of orris, hay, and patchouli. This composition feels both light and substantial, making it a versatile choice for …

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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, Eminent or Rose Umeii?

Eminent takes 3 of 4 categories. Eminent is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes; Rose Umeii is rated 3.39/5 from 17 votes. Choose Eminent for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Rose Umeii for a powdery and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eminent or Rose Umeii?

Eminent lasts longest (Eminent 85/100, Rose Umeii 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eminent or Rose Umeii?

Eminent projects furthest (Eminent 78/100, Rose Umeii 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eminent and Rose Umeii smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Fruits, Orris, Rose and Lily of the Valley.

Is Eminent or Rose Umeii better for summer or winter?

Eminent suits day or night wear; Rose Umeii suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eminent and Rose Umeii?

Eminent has top notes of Cypriol, Lavender, Saffron and Cinnamon, heart notes of Orris, Cedarwood, Rose and Lily of the Valley, a base of Oud, Tonka Bean, Amber and Sandalwood. Rose Umeii has top notes of Spices and Fruits, heart notes of Orris, White Flowers, Heliotrope and Exotic floral notes, a base of Vanilla, Hay, Patchouli and Solar Notes.