Fragrance comparison

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal vs Marla

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 51 ratings analysed

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal

Maison Nicolas de Barry

4.1513 votes

Rank #32,711 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Marla

Pollini Profumi

4.4738 votes

Rank #22,480 AmberRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Marla takes 5 of 5 categories.

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

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal0/5

Marla5/5

Ratings & consensus: Marla
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Marla
Sillage & projection: Marla
Value for money: Marla
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Marla

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'eau de Mumtaz-i MahalMaison Nicolas de Barry

MarlaPollini Profumi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 28%Had 8%Want 65%

4.47/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 31%Had 5%Want 64%

Category winnerMarlaRating 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

68%Love

18%Like

8%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityMarla

SillageMarla

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value87

Category winnerMarlaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

woody83%

floral65%

powdery48%

warm spicy30%

amber100%

rose86%

vanilla72%

warm spicy58%

sweet44%

balsamic30%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both rose and warm spicy

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 Rose

Heart

RoseCloves

Base

AmberMyrrhVanillaTonka BeanOakmoss

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

Summer94

Fall94

Winter65

Day100

Night79

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex23

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#22,480

PerfumerMichele Pollini

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerMarlaHigher 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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Marla by Pollini Profumi delivers a moody take on rose with white rose, sharp cloves, and dense amber. Designed by Michele Pollini in 2024, the fragrance combines dry oakmoss, myrrh, and warm vanilla to create a dark floral profile. It suits chilly autumn evenings, outdoor gatherings, and late nights when you want a r…

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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 Marla?

Marla takes 5 of 5 categories. L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal is rated 4.15/5 from 13 votes; Marla is rated 4.47/5 from 38 votes. Choose L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal for a rose and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Marla for a amber and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

Marla lasts longest (Marla 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 Marla?

Marla projects furthest (Marla 73/100, L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal 67/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and warm spicy accords. Common notes include White Rose and Rose.

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

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

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

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal has top notes of White Rose, heart notes of Rose, a base of Sandalwood. Marla has top notes of White Rose, heart notes of Rose and Cloves, a base of Amber, Myrrh, Vanilla and Tonka Bean.