Fragrance comparison

Florian vs Narjesi

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 195 ratings analysed

5 wins

Florian

Gritti

4.0688 votes

Rank #8,045 OudWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Narjesi

The Spirit of Dubai

4.44107 votes

Rank #25,758 RoseWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Florian takes 5 of 7 categories.

Florian
Choose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Narjesi
Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.

Florian5/7

Narjesi2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FlorianGritti

NarjesiThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 88 votes

Have 20%Had 7%Want 73%

4.44/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 27%Had 4%Want 69%

Category winnerNarjesiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

19%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

7%Hate

88 votes

68%Love

16%Like

9%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

107 votes

Category winnerNarjesiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity89

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityFlorian

SillageFlorian

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value19

Category winnerFlorianBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

warm spicy92%

animalic84%

amber77%

woody69%

rose61%

rose100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

musky77%

animalic69%

smoky61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top45 to 60 minutes

SaffronCardamomGinger

Heart4 to 6 hours

Laotian OudTaif RoseMyrrh

Base8 to 12+ hours

CivetIncenseSandalwood

Top

RoseTurkish RoseBulgarian RoseMay RosePink PepperSpicesAldehydeselemi

Heart

Taif RoseGingerPatchouliCorianderBenzoinVetiverChamomileHoney

Base

CivetIncenseAnimal notesCastoreumAmberSpun SugarLeatherMoss

InformationalShared notesGinger, Taif Rose, Civet and Incense. Durations are only published for Florian, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer12

Fall86

Winter100

Day31

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter92

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFlorianMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex36

Women10

Men22

Unisex46

Women32

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,045

PerfumerLuca Gritti

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#25,758

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFlorianHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Florian by Gritti is an intense oriental woody fragrance that leads with sharp saffron, spicy cardamom, and fresh ginger. The scent quickly introduces a heavy, medicinal Laotian oud paired with deep Taif rose and resinous myrrh. As it settles, warm incense, creamy sandalwood, and a distinct civet accord create an anim…

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Narjesi opens with a dense rush of Taif rose, saffron, and bitter coffee before settling into a deep heart of agarwood and spicy patchouli. The floral top is heavy and opulent, packed with multiple rose extractions that dominate the early hours on skin. As the fragrance warms during cold winter evenings, base notes o…

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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, Florian or Narjesi?

Florian takes 5 of 7 categories. Florian is rated 4.06/5 from 88 votes; Narjesi is rated 4.44/5 from 107 votes. Choose Florian for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Narjesi for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Florian or Narjesi?

They last about the same: Florian 89/100, Narjesi 87/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Florian or Narjesi?

Projection is very close: Florian 80/100, Narjesi 79/100 for sillage.

Do Florian and Narjesi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and rose accords. Common notes include Ginger, Taif Rose, Civet and Incense.

Is Florian or Narjesi better for summer or winter?

For summer, Florian is the stronger pick. For winter, Florian is the stronger pick. Florian suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Florian and Narjesi?

Florian has top notes of Saffron, Cardamom and Ginger, heart notes of Laotian Oud, Taif Rose and Myrrh, a base of Civet, Incense and Sandalwood. Narjesi has top notes of Rose, Turkish Rose, Bulgarian Rose and May Rose, heart notes of Taif Rose, Ginger, Patchouli and Coriander, a base of Civet, Incense, Animal notes and Castoreum.