Fragrance comparison

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal vs Ginko

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 20 ratings analysed

4 wins

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal

Maison Nicolas de Barry

4.1513 votes

Rank #32,711 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

Ginko

Marcoccia

2.437 votes

Rank #64,454 AquaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal takes 4 of 4 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.
Ginko
Choose it for a aquatic and marine character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal4/4

Ginko0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
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

GinkoMarcoccia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 28%Had 8%Want 65%

2.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

14%Love

14%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

43%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate36

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 value33

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%

aquatic100%

marine92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fruity69%

woody61%

Scent match18%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

Top20-30 mins

Water NotesCyclamenAmberWoodsy NotesWhite Rose

Heart2-4 hrs

Sea NotesLilyDavanaFruitsRoseGrapes

Base6-8 hrs

Precious WoodsMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesWhite Rose, Rose and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Ginko, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer86

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night63

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night92

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

Casual 37%Date 26%Work 20%Party 17%

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#64,454

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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Marcoccia Ginko opens with a startling splash of salty water notes, crisp cyclamen, and airy white rose that quickly collides with an unexpected foundation of warm amber. As the first rush settles, the heart reveals a curious contrast. Sweet dark grapes and herbal davana mingle directly with breezy sea notes and soft …

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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 Ginko?

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal takes 4 of 4 categories. L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal is rated 4.15/5 from 13 votes; Ginko is rated 2.43/5 from 7 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 Ginko for a aquatic and marine character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal lasts longest (L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal 80/100, Ginko 53/100), based on community performance votes.

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

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal projects furthest (L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal 67/100, Ginko 50/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include White Rose, Rose and Sandalwood.

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

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

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

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal has top notes of White Rose, heart notes of Rose, a base of Sandalwood. Ginko has top notes of Water Notes, Cyclamen, Amber and Woodsy Notes, heart notes of Sea Notes, Lily, Davana and Fruits, a base of Precious Woods, Musk and Sandalwood.