Fragrance comparison

G.Nejman Emir vs Emir

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 586 ratings analysed

5 wins

G.Nejman Emir

G. Nejman

4.2861 votes

Rank #12,401 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

100%scent match

Very similar

Emir

M. Micallef

3.86525 votes

Rank #3,753 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

G.Nejman Emir takes 5 of 7 categories.

G.Nejman Emir
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Emir
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

G.Nejman Emir5/7

Emir2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

G.Nejman EmirG. Nejman

EmirM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.28/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 35%Had 19%Want 46%

3.86/ 5 · 525 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerG.Nejman EmirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

31%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

61 votes

41%Love

40%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

388 votes

Category winnerG.Nejman EmirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityG.Nejman Emir

SillageG.Nejman Emir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value52

Category winnerEmirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

oud84%

citrus77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

oud77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match100%Very similar · both fresh spicy, aromatic and oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumWhite PepperSage

Base8-12+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)MuskPatchouliVirginia Cedar

Top

GrapefruitOrange

Heart

GeraniumWhite PepperSage

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Orange, Geranium and White Pepper. Durations are only published for G.Nejman Emir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring10

Summer0

Fall81

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Spring47

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerG.Nejman EmirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 39%Party 31%Casual 16%Work 15%

Men77

Unisex20

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,401

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#3,753

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews35

Category winnerEmirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

G.Nejman Emir is a heavy, dark woody fragrance designed around sharp citrus fruits and medicinal agarwood. It hits the air with a tart blast of grapefruit and sweet orange peel before sinking into dry cedar and earthy patchouli. Do not expect an airy cologne. This is thick, brooding, and unapologetically masculine. Je…

Reviews →

Emir by M. Micallef is a woody, spicy fragrance launched in 2010. It features a sharp opening of grapefruit and orange that transitions into a heart of geranium, sage, and white pepper. The base anchors the scent with a dominant agarwood and patchouli accord. It is a bold, masculine choice suitable for cooler autumn 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, G.Nejman Emir or Emir?

G.Nejman Emir takes 5 of 7 categories. G.Nejman Emir is rated 4.28/5 from 61 votes; Emir is rated 3.86/5 from 525 votes. Choose G.Nejman Emir for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Emir for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, G.Nejman Emir or Emir?

G.Nejman Emir lasts longest (G.Nejman Emir 84/100, Emir 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, G.Nejman Emir or Emir?

G.Nejman Emir projects furthest (G.Nejman Emir 79/100, Emir 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do G.Nejman Emir and Emir smell similar?

Very similar: a 100% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and oud accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Orange, Geranium and White Pepper.

Is G.Nejman Emir or Emir better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in G.Nejman Emir and Emir?

G.Nejman Emir has top notes of Grapefruit and Orange, heart notes of Geranium, White Pepper and Sage, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar. Emir has top notes of Grapefruit and Orange, heart notes of Geranium, White Pepper and Sage, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Cedar and Musk.