Fragrance comparison

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal vs Chypre Narcisse

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 82 ratings analysed

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal

Maison Nicolas de Barry

4.1513 votes

Rank #32,711 RoseWoody

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14%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Chypre Narcisse

Sultan Pasha Attars

4.3869 votes

Rank #5,193 MuskyAnimalic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chypre Narcisse takes 4 of 5 categories.

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Chypre Narcisse
Choose it for a musky and animalic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal1/5

Chypre Narcisse4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'eau de Mumtaz-i MahalMaison Nicolas de Barry

Chypre NarcisseSultan Pasha Attars

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 28%Had 8%Want 65%

4.38/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 35%Had 7%Want 57%

Category winnerChypre NarcisseRating 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

74%Love

20%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityChypre Narcisse

SillageChypre Narcisse

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value41

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%

musky100%

animalic92%

earthy84%

yellow floral77%

leather69%

woody61%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

White Rose

Heart

Rose

Base

Sandalwood

Top

NarcissusWhite RoseClary SageLemonBergamotLimeJasmine

Heart

French NarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyTruffleBulgarian RoseGeranium

Base

MossOakmossCivetCastoreumMuskLeatherMimosaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesWhite Rose and Rose. 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

Summer19

Fall75

Winter56

Day100

Night85

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men25

Unisex69

Women6

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#5,193

PerfumerSultan Pasha

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerChypre NarcisseHigher 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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Chypre Narcisse by Sultan Pasha Attars presents a dense, animalic take on a classic floral structure. It opens with bitter narcissus and bright citrus, quickly moving into a heart of truffle and rose. This attar rests on a heavy, mossy base, suited for those who appreciate traditional, uncompromising perfumery in cool…

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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 Chypre Narcisse?

Chypre Narcisse takes 4 of 5 categories. L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal is rated 4.15/5 from 13 votes; Chypre Narcisse is rated 4.38/5 from 69 votes. Choose L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal for a rose and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Chypre Narcisse for a musky and animalic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal or Chypre Narcisse?

Chypre Narcisse lasts longest (Chypre Narcisse 85/100, L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal or Chypre Narcisse?

Chypre Narcisse projects furthest (Chypre Narcisse 70/100, L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal and Chypre Narcisse smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include White Rose and Rose.

Is L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal or Chypre Narcisse better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal and Chypre Narcisse?

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal has top notes of White Rose, heart notes of Rose, a base of Sandalwood. Chypre Narcisse has top notes of Narcissus, White Rose, Clary Sage and Lemon, heart notes of French Narcissus, Lily-of-the-Valley, Truffle and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Moss, Oakmoss, Civet and Castoreum.