Fragrance comparison

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal vs Ottoman Empire

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 73 ratings analysed

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal

Maison Nicolas de Barry

4.1513 votes

Rank #32,711 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Ottoman Empire

Areej Le Doré

4.4360 votes

Rank #5,960 OudWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ottoman Empire takes 5 of 5 categories.

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ottoman Empire
Choose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal0/5

Ottoman Empire5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'eau de Mumtaz-i MahalMaison Nicolas de Barry

Ottoman EmpireAreej Le Doré

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 28%Had 8%Want 65%

4.43/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerOttoman EmpireRating 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

72%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

5%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityOttoman Empire

SillageOttoman Empire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value63

Category winnerOttoman EmpireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

woody83%

floral65%

powdery48%

warm spicy30%

oud100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

floral69%

rose61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, rose and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

White Rose

Heart

Rose

Base

Sandalwood

Top

RoseBulgarian RoseRose OilWhite RoseFrangipaniJasminePepperCardamom

Heart

Indian OudAgarwood (Oud)SaffronVetiverCinnamonNutmeg

Base

SandalwoodOakmossMyrrhAmber

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

Spring42

Summer33

Fall100

Winter83

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men44

Unisex56

Women0

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#5,960

PerfumerRussian Adam

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerOttoman EmpireHigher 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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Russian Adam launched Ottoman Empire in 2017, pairing hydro-distilled Bulgarian rose with authentic Assam and Bangladesh agarwood. Top notes of white rose, frangipani, and green cardamom settle quickly into a dense heart of Indian oud, saffron, and cinnamon. The base rests on thick oakmoss, sandalwood, and unburned my…

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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 Ottoman Empire?

Ottoman Empire takes 5 of 5 categories. L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal is rated 4.15/5 from 13 votes; Ottoman Empire is rated 4.43/5 from 60 votes. Choose L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal for a rose and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ottoman Empire for a oud and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

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

Ottoman Empire lasts longest (Ottoman Empire 84/100, L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal 80/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Ottoman Empire projects furthest (Ottoman Empire 78/100, L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal 67/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, rose and floral accords. Common notes include White Rose, Rose and Sandalwood.

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

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

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

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal has top notes of White Rose, heart notes of Rose, a base of Sandalwood. Ottoman Empire has top notes of Rose, Bulgarian Rose, Rose Oil and White Rose, heart notes of Indian Oud, Agarwood (Oud), Saffron and Vetiver, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Myrrh and Amber.