Fragrance comparison

Fire vs Timur

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 86 ratings analysed

5 wins

Fire

Mary Greenwell

4.6721 votes

Rank #17,578 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

Timur

Phebo

3.8565 votes

Rank #28,717 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fire takes 5 of 5 categories.

Fire
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Timur
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Fire5/5

Timur0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FireMary Greenwell

TimurPhebo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 39%Had 15%Want 46%

3.85/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 63%Had 21%Want 15%

Category winnerFireRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

28%Love

45%Like

15%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityFire

SillageFire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value55

Category winnerFireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

citrus69%

aromatic61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

citrus69%

floral61%

Scent match63%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

Top15-30 mins

PepperNutmegBergamotGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseIncenseSaffronCardamomOsmanthusTuberoseJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberSandalwoodLeatherTeak WoodAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliVetiverMusk

Top

PepperCardamomGrapefruit

Heart

MagnoliaLavenderCashmere Wood

Base

PatchouliVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesPepper, Grapefruit, Cardamom and Amber. Durations are only published for Fire, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring14

Summer0

Fall86

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring92

Summer42

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night85

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men62

Unisex35

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,578

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#28,717

PerfumerSerge Majoullier

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerFireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mary Greenwell Fire opens with an immediate crackle of black pepper, bitter grapefruit, and fresh nutmeg that clears the sinuses before settling into a warm, shadowy heart. A rich crimson rose emerges alongside dry frankincense, saffron, and cardamom, cutting through the initial citrus sharpness. As the scent warms on…

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Phebo Timur opens with a sharp snap of Nepalese Timur pepper and bitter grapefruit, backed by a cool kick of green cardamom. As the initial citrus sparkle settles on skin, magnolia and lavender soften the top-heavy spice before revealing a smooth core of cashmere wood. The dry down turns distinctly woody and earthy th…

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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, Fire or Timur?

Fire takes 5 of 5 categories. Fire is rated 4.67/5 from 21 votes; Timur is rated 3.85/5 from 65 votes. Choose Fire for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Timur for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fire or Timur?

Fire lasts longest (Fire 74/100, Timur 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fire or Timur?

Fire projects furthest (Fire 68/100, Timur 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fire and Timur smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Pepper, Grapefruit, Cardamom and Amber.

Is Fire or Timur better for summer or winter?

Fire suits daytime wear; Timur suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fire and Timur?

Fire has top notes of Pepper, Nutmeg, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Rose, Incense, Saffron and Cardamom, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Leather and Teak Wood. Timur has top notes of Pepper, Cardamom and Grapefruit, heart notes of Magnolia, Lavender and Cashmere Wood, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver and Amber.