Fragrance comparison

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal vs Blue Leaf

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

5 wins

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal

Maison Nicolas de Barry

4.1513 votes

Rank #32,711 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Blue Leaf

Synapse

3.5012 votes

Rank #56,522 MarineAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal takes 5 of 5 categories.

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Blue Leaf
Choose it for a marine and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal5/5

Blue Leaf0/5

Ratings & consensus: L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal
Sillage & projection: L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal
Value for money: L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'eau de Mumtaz-i MahalMaison Nicolas de Barry

Blue LeafSynapse

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 28%Had 8%Want 65%

3.50/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 30%Had 6%Want 64%

Category winnerL'eau de Mumtaz-i MahalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

31%Like

15%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

8%Love

58%Like

8%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityL'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal

SillageL'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value46

Category winnerL'eau de Mumtaz-i MahalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

woody83%

floral65%

powdery48%

warm spicy30%

marine100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

woody77%

floral69%

white floral61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

White Rose

Heart

Rose

Base

Sandalwood

Top

Marine notesCyclamenAmberWhite RoseCedar

Heart

Sea waterQuinceLilyGrapesDavanaSandalwood

Base

MossEbonyIris

InformationalShared notesWhite Rose and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer86

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night63

Spring100

Summer100

Fall22

Winter0

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men38

Unisex38

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,711

PerfumerEddy Blanchet, Nicolas de Barry

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#56,522

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL'eau de Mumtaz-i MahalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal by Maison Nicolas de Barry brings a singular rose experience to the skin. This oriental floral centers on white rose and red rose petals grounded in smooth sandalwood. Best suited for those seeking a highly naturalistic, somewhat edgy floral that performs with a distinct presence during the spr…

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Blue Leaf by Synapse is a salty, mineral aquatic that swaps typical citrus for the tangy sweetness of quince and white rose. It opens with a sharp sea breeze and cyclamen before settling into a base of ebony and sandalwood. This is a coastal scent for warm spring days when you want something more natural than a design…

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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, L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal or Blue Leaf?

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal takes 5 of 5 categories. L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal is rated 4.15/5 from 13 votes; Blue Leaf is rated 3.50/5 from 12 votes. Choose L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Blue Leaf for a marine and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal or Blue Leaf?

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal lasts longest (L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal 80/100, Blue Leaf 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal or Blue Leaf?

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal projects furthest (L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal 67/100, Blue Leaf 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal and Blue Leaf smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and floral accords. Common notes include White Rose and Sandalwood.

Is L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal or Blue Leaf better for summer or winter?

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal suits daytime wear; Blue Leaf suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal and Blue Leaf?

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal has top notes of White Rose, heart notes of Rose, a base of Sandalwood. Blue Leaf has top notes of Marine notes, Cyclamen, Amber and White Rose, heart notes of Sea water, Quince, Lily and Grapes, a base of Moss, Ebony and Iris.