Fragrance comparison

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal vs Bulgarian Rose

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 118 ratings analysed

3 wins

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal

Maison Nicolas de Barry

4.1513 votes

Rank #32,711 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Bulgarian Rose

Mahogany

3.66105 votes

Rank #24,091 AmberRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal takes 3 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.
Bulgarian Rose
Choose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal3/5

Bulgarian Rose2/5

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: Bulgarian Rose
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bulgarian Rose

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'eau de Mumtaz-i MahalMaison Nicolas de Barry

Bulgarian RoseMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 28%Had 8%Want 65%

3.66/ 5 · 105 votes

Have 35%Had 22%Want 42%

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

25%Love

44%Like

7%Ok

22%Dislike

3%Hate

105 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate66

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 value64

Category winnerBulgarian RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

woody83%

floral65%

powdery48%

warm spicy30%

amber100%

rose92%

vanilla84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

White Rose

Heart

Rose

Base

Sandalwood

Top

White RoseBlack CurrantMandarin OrangeBergamotLemon

Heart

Bulgarian RoseRaspberryLily-of-the-ValleyPlum

Base

BenzoinTonka BeanMuskAmberVanillaCedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesWhite Rose, 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter77

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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#24,091

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerBulgarian RoseHigher 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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Mahogany Bulgarian Rose offers a rich floral profile centered on a deep rose note. It starts with a juicy splash of black currant and bright mandarin orange before settling into a warm foundation of sweet tonka bean and benzoin. This fragrance suits casual evening wear during cooler spring and autumn nights.

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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 Bulgarian Rose?

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal takes 3 of 5 categories. L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal is rated 4.15/5 from 13 votes; Bulgarian Rose is rated 3.66/5 from 105 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 Bulgarian Rose for a amber and rose character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal or Bulgarian Rose?

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal lasts longest (L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal 80/100, Bulgarian Rose 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal or Bulgarian Rose?

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal projects furthest (L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal 67/100, Bulgarian Rose 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal and Bulgarian Rose smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose accords. Common notes include White Rose, Rose and Sandalwood.

Is L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal or Bulgarian Rose better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal and Bulgarian Rose?

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal has top notes of White Rose, heart notes of Rose, a base of Sandalwood. Bulgarian Rose has top notes of White Rose, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Raspberry, Lily-of-the-Valley and Plum, a base of Benzoin, Tonka Bean, Musk and Amber.