Fragrance comparison

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal vs Byredo Blanche Hair Perfume

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 61 ratings analysed

3 wins

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal

Maison Nicolas de Barry

4.1513 votes

Rank #32,711 RoseWoody

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37%scent match

Some overlap

Byredo Blanche Hair Perfume

Byredo

4.1048 votes

Rank #24,876 PowderyFresh

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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 longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Byredo Blanche Hair Perfume
Choose it for a powdery and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal3/5

Byredo Blanche Hair Perfume2/5

Ratings & consensus: Byredo Blanche Hair Perfume
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: Byredo Blanche Hair Perfume

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'eau de Mumtaz-i MahalMaison Nicolas de Barry

Byredo Blanche Hair PerfumeByredo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 28%Had 8%Want 65%

4.10/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 46%Had 11%Want 43%

Category winnerByredo Blanche Hair PerfumeRating 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

50%Love

27%Like

15%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

48 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate78

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 value32

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%

powdery100%

fresh92%

musky84%

floral77%

aldehydic69%

woody61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both powdery, 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

AldehydesPink PepperWhite Rose

Heart

VioletPeonyNeroli

Base

MuskCashmeranSandalwood

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

Summer89

Fall50

Winter44

Day100

Night30

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men5

Unisex18

Women77

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#24,876

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerByredo Blanche Hair PerfumeHigher 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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Byredo Blanche Hair Perfume captures the essence of clean laundry and crisp white sheets. This floral aldehyde scent features bright notes of pink pepper and white rose, balanced by a soft base of musk and sandalwood. It provides a subtle, refreshing mist for the hair, perfect for spring mornings or warm summer days w…

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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 Byredo Blanche Hair Perfume?

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; Byredo Blanche Hair Perfume is rated 4.10/5 from 48 votes. Choose L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Byredo Blanche Hair Perfume for a powdery and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal or Byredo Blanche Hair Perfume?

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal lasts longest (L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal 80/100, Byredo Blanche Hair Perfume 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal or Byredo Blanche Hair Perfume?

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal projects furthest (L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal 67/100, Byredo Blanche Hair Perfume 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal and Byredo Blanche Hair Perfume smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and floral accords. Common notes include White Rose and Sandalwood.

Is L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal or Byredo Blanche Hair Perfume better for summer or winter?

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal suits daytime wear; Byredo Blanche Hair Perfume suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal and Byredo Blanche Hair Perfume?

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal has top notes of White Rose, heart notes of Rose, a base of Sandalwood. Byredo Blanche Hair Perfume has top notes of Aldehydes, Pink Pepper and White Rose, heart notes of Violet, Peony and Neroli, a base of Musk, Cashmeran and Sandalwood.