Fragrance comparison

Eminonu vs Rimal

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 232 ratings analysed

Eminonu

le Pelerin

3.569 votes

Rank #66,707 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Rimal

The Spirit of Dubai

4.35223 votes

Rank #25,711 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rimal takes 4 of 4 categories.

Eminonu
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Rimal
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Eminonu0/4

Rimal4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eminonule Pelerin

RimalThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.56/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 27%Had 14%Want 59%

4.35/ 5 · 223 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

44%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

60%Love

24%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

223 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityRimal

SillageRimal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value35

Category winnerRimalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy86%

woody72%

amber58%

smoky44%

metallic30%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

sweet84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

NutmegPepperBlack CardamomCaraway

Heart2 to 3 hours

SaffronIncenseGingerLilac

Base4 to 6 hours

Precious WoodsAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliMuskGuaiac WoodLabdanum

Top

SaffronNutmegCinnamonFruitsVanillaWhite FlowersBergamot

Heart

PatchouliSweet NotesIncenseYlang-YlangStyraxRose

Base

SandalwoodCaramelAgarwood (Oud)LeatherAmberVetiverLabdanumMusk

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Saffron, Incense and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Eminonu, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring86

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

Men56

Unisex39

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,707

PerfumerScott Morchan

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,711

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRimalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eminonu by le Pelerin presents an intense woody spicy profile built around cold culinary seeds and dark resins. The fragrance starts with a dry snap of black cardamom, caraway, nutmeg, and pepper, delivering a fresh spicy bite that cuts through crisp air. As the heart unfolds, cool lilac and ginger meet smoldering inc…

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Rimal by The Spirit of Dubai opens with a heavy burst of saffron, cinnamon, and sharp nutmeg before settling into smoky incense and dark agarwood. As it warms on skin, caramel and labdanum add a resinous sweetness against rugged leather. It fits cold winter nights, formal evening events, and crisp tailored coats where…

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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, Eminonu or Rimal?

Rimal takes 4 of 4 categories. Eminonu is rated 3.56/5 from 9 votes; Rimal is rated 4.35/5 from 223 votes. Choose Eminonu for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Rimal for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Eminonu or Rimal?

Rimal lasts longest (Rimal 82/100, Eminonu 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eminonu or Rimal?

Rimal projects furthest (Rimal 75/100, Eminonu 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eminonu and Rimal smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Saffron, Incense and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Eminonu or Rimal better for summer or winter?

Eminonu suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eminonu and Rimal?

Eminonu has top notes of Nutmeg, Pepper, Black Cardamom and Caraway, heart notes of Saffron, Incense, Ginger and Lilac, a base of Precious Woods, Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Musk. Rimal has top notes of Saffron, Nutmeg, Cinnamon and Fruits, heart notes of Patchouli, Sweet Notes, Incense and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Caramel, Agarwood (Oud) and Leather.