Fragrance comparison

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal vs Garden Rose Eau de Cologne

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 57 ratings analysed

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal

Maison Nicolas de Barry

4.1513 votes

Rank #32,711 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Garden Rose Eau de Cologne

Aerin

4.0944 votes

Rank #24,863 RosePowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Garden Rose Eau de Cologne takes 3 of 5 categories.

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Garden Rose Eau de Cologne
Choose it for a rose and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal2/5

Garden Rose Eau de Cologne3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'eau de Mumtaz-i MahalMaison Nicolas de Barry

Garden Rose Eau de CologneAerin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 28%Had 8%Want 65%

4.09/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 31%Had 10%Want 60%

Category winnerGarden Rose Eau de CologneRating 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

27%Love

61%Like

5%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate77

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 value88

Category winnerGarden Rose Eau de CologneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

woody83%

floral65%

powdery48%

warm spicy30%

rose100%

powdery91%

amber83%

musky74%

woody65%

fresh spicy56%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both rose, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

White Rose

Heart

Rose

Base

Sandalwood

Top

RoseGeranium

Heart

White RoseBulgarian RoseMay RoseEnglish Rose

Base

SandalwoodAmberMusk

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

Spring86

Summer100

Fall43

Winter21

Day100

Night45

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#24,863

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerGarden Rose Eau de CologneHigher 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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Aerin Garden Rose Eau de Cologne is a soft, true-to-name rose that keeps the flower front and center. It opens airy and natural, then settles into a pale, powdery rose with a light musky amber warmth. This is a gentle cologne-style wear rather than a bold statement scent. It suits rose lovers who want something fresh,…

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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 Garden Rose Eau de Cologne?

Garden Rose Eau de Cologne takes 3 of 5 categories. L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal is rated 4.15/5 from 13 votes; Garden Rose Eau de Cologne is rated 4.09/5 from 44 votes. Choose L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal for a rose and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Garden Rose Eau de Cologne for a rose and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal or Garden Rose Eau de Cologne?

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal lasts longest (L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal 80/100, Garden Rose Eau de Cologne 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal or Garden Rose Eau de Cologne?

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal projects furthest (L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal 67/100, Garden Rose Eau de Cologne 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal and Garden Rose Eau de Cologne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include White Rose, Rose and Sandalwood.

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

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal suits daytime wear; Garden Rose Eau de Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal has top notes of White Rose, heart notes of Rose, a base of Sandalwood. Garden Rose Eau de Cologne has top notes of Rose and Geranium, heart notes of White Rose, Bulgarian Rose, May Rose and English Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.