Fragrance comparison

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal vs Ruò Mù 若木

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

1 wins

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal

Maison Nicolas de Barry

4.1513 votes

Rank #32,711 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Ruò Mù 若木

Sept Neuf 七寸九

4.002 votes

Rank #57,805 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal takes 1 of 1 categories.

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ruò Mù 若木
Choose it for a woody and amber character.

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal1/1

Ruò Mù 若木0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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

Ruò Mù 若木Sept Neuf 七寸九

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 28%Had 8%Want 65%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 88%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

woody83%

floral65%

powdery48%

warm spicy30%

woody100%

amber92%

rose84%

white floral77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both rose, woody 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

Top

White RoseWhipped Cream

Heart

Lily of the ValleySandalwood

Base

Cashmere WoodAmber

InformationalShared notesWhite 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

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#57,805

PerfumerDavid Huang

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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Ruò Mù 若木 by Sept Neuf 七寸九 is a unisex fragrance that balances delicate floral tones with warm, lactonic elements. The scent opens with a soft white rose and a light, airy whipped cream accord. It quickly settles into a smooth sandalwood and lily of the valley heart, resting on a base of cashmere wood and amber.

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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 Ruò Mù 若木?

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal takes 1 of 1 categories. L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal is rated 4.15/5 from 13 votes; Ruò Mù 若木 is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal for a rose and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ruò Mù 若木 for a woody and amber character.

Do L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal and Ruò Mù 若木 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include White Rose and Sandalwood.

Is L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal or Ruò Mù 若木 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 Ruò Mù 若木?

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal has top notes of White Rose, heart notes of Rose, a base of Sandalwood. Ruò Mù 若木 has top notes of White Rose and Whipped Cream, heart notes of Lily of the Valley and Sandalwood, a base of Cashmere Wood and Amber.