Fragrance comparison

Irth vs Marjan Red

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 158 ratings analysed

4 wins

Irth

Nabeel

4.32139 votes

Rank #7,296 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

12%scent match

Clearly different

Marjan Red

Armaf

3.6819 votes

Rank #37,634 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Irth takes 4 of 5 categories.

Irth
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.
Marjan Red
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Irth4/5

Marjan Red1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IrthNabeel

Marjan RedArmaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 42%Had 7%Want 52%

3.68/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 40%Had 4%Want 55%

Category winnerIrthRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

35%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

139 votes

21%Love

47%Like

11%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityIrth

SillageMarjan Red

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value73

Category winnerIrthBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

musky69%

rose61%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

amber80%

fresh spicy70%

warm spicy60%

woody50%

Scent match12%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Damask RoseSpicesDried FruitsStrawberryPeachCandied FruitsPineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseOudCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmyrisCedarwoodLily of the ValleyVioletIris

Base

White MuskVanillaLeatherAmberAmbergrisCivetGuaiac WoodSandalwood

Top

BergamotSpicesCardamom

Heart

JasmineRed ApplePineapple

Base

AmberTonka BeanCedar

InformationalShared notesSpices, Pineapple and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring76

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer100

Fall75

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men36

Unisex54

Women10

Men50

Unisex29

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,296

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#37,634

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerIrthHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nabeel Irth arrives as a dense, sweet-spicy scent that commands attention. Released in 2023, it merges a heavy dose of dried fruits, strawberry, and cinnamon with a dark base of leather, amber, and incense. It fits best in freezing winter weather, wrapping the wearer in a thick, warm shield of exotic spices and woods.

Reviews →

Marjan Red by Armaf opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and a dry dustiness of cardamom. Within twenty minutes, the initial spiciness shifts into an unexpected direction. A cold, synthetic red apple note emerges alongside a faint, soapy jasmine. This fruitiness is not sweet or juicy, but rather crisp and slightly med…

Reviews →

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, Irth or Marjan Red?

Irth takes 4 of 5 categories. Irth is rated 4.32/5 from 139 votes; Marjan Red is rated 3.68/5 from 19 votes. Choose Irth for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Marjan Red for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Irth or Marjan Red?

Irth lasts longest (Irth 72/100, Marjan Red 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Irth or Marjan Red?

Marjan Red projects furthest (Marjan Red 69/100, Irth 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Irth and Marjan Red smell similar?

Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Spices, Pineapple and Amber.

Is Irth or Marjan Red better for summer or winter?

Marjan Red suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Irth and Marjan Red?

Irth has top notes of Damask Rose, Spices, Dried Fruits and Strawberry, heart notes of Rose, Oud, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Amyris, a base of White Musk, Vanilla, Leather and Amber. Marjan Red has top notes of Bergamot, Spices and Cardamom, heart notes of Jasmine, Red Apple and Pineapple, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean and Cedar.