Fragrance comparison

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal vs Mother Of All Roses

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

5 wins

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal

Maison Nicolas de Barry

4.1513 votes

Rank #32,711 RoseWoody

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50%scent match

Some overlap

Mother Of All Roses

House of Matriarch

4.0013 votes

Rank #53,249 RoseGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal takes 5 of 5 categories.

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

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal5/5

Mother Of All Roses0/5

Ratings & consensus: L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal
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

Mother Of All RosesHouse of Matriarch

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 28%Had 8%Want 65%

4.00/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 22%Had 4%Want 74%

Category winnerL'eau de Mumtaz-i MahalRating 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

46%Love

31%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

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 value54

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%

rose100%

green83%

floral65%

powdery48%

citrus30%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both rose, floral 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

Top20-30 mins

White RoseTaif Rose

Heart2-4 hrs

Wild RoseRose PetalsTincture of RoseRose Leaf

Base6-8+ hrs

BakhoorRose

InformationalShared notesWhite Rose and Rose. Durations are only published for Mother Of All Roses, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer86

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night63

Spring100

Summer86

Fall57

Winter29

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

Casual 35%Work 33%Date 23%Party 10%

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#53,249

PerfumerChristi Meshell

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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Mother Of All Roses by House of Matriarch approaches floral perfumery from a wild garden perspective. This is not a sugary department store cosmetic scent. Instead, Christi Meshell centers the formula on raw botanical beauty. The opening bursts with dewy White Rose and spicy Taif Rose, delivering an immediate rush of …

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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 Mother Of All Roses?

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal takes 5 of 5 categories. L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal is rated 4.15/5 from 13 votes; Mother Of All Roses is rated 4.00/5 from 13 votes. Choose L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal for a rose and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Mother Of All Roses for a rose and green character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal or Mother Of All Roses?

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal lasts longest (L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal 80/100, Mother Of All Roses 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal or Mother Of All Roses?

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

Do L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal and Mother Of All Roses smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include White Rose and Rose.

Is L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal or Mother Of All Roses better for summer or winter?

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal suits daytime wear; Mother Of All Roses suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal and Mother Of All Roses?

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal has top notes of White Rose, heart notes of Rose, a base of Sandalwood. Mother Of All Roses has top notes of White Rose and Taif Rose, heart notes of Wild Rose, Rose Petals, Tincture of Rose and Rose Leaf, a base of Bakhoor and Rose.