Fragrance comparison

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal vs Ottoman Empire III

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 105 ratings analysed

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal

Maison Nicolas de Barry

4.1513 votes

Rank #32,711 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Ottoman Empire III

Areej Le Doré

4.5392 votes

Rank #5,027 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ottoman Empire III takes 3 of 5 categories.

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ottoman Empire III
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal2/5

Ottoman Empire III3/5

Ratings & consensus: Ottoman Empire III
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ottoman Empire III
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: Ottoman Empire III

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 Empire IIIAreej Le Doré

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 28%Had 8%Want 65%

4.53/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 46%Had 11%Want 43%

Category winnerOttoman Empire IIIRating 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

71%Love

18%Like

7%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

92 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityOttoman Empire III

SillageL'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value57

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%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

rose84%

oud77%

amber69%

floral61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both rose, warm spicy 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 RosePepperCardamomFrangipaniJasmine

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)Indian OudSaffronNutmegVetiver

Base

MyrrhAmberSandalwoodOakmoss

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

Spring83

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men8

Unisex78

Women14

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#5,027

PerfumerRussian Adam

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerOttoman Empire IIIHigher 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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Ottoman Empire III opens with a burst of Bulgarian rose oil, black pepper, and warm cardamom. As it settles, dark Indian oud and nutmeg emerge, underscored by smoky myrrh and resinous amber. Built for cold winter evenings and formal autumn gatherings, this composition offers a lighter, airier take on Areej Le Doré's i…

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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 III?

Ottoman Empire III takes 3 of 5 categories. L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal is rated 4.15/5 from 13 votes; Ottoman Empire III is rated 4.53/5 from 92 votes. Choose L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal for a rose and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ottoman Empire III for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

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

Ottoman Empire III lasts longest (Ottoman Empire III 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 III?

Projection is very close: L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal 67/100, Ottoman Empire III 66/100 for sillage.

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

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, warm spicy and floral accords. Common notes include White Rose, Rose and Sandalwood.

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

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

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

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