Fragrance comparison

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal vs Ultra Sea

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal

Maison Nicolas de Barry

4.1513 votes

Rank #32,711 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Ultra Sea

Marcoccia

3.229 votes

Rank #59,814 WoodyMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Ultra Sea
Choose it for a woody and marine character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal2/4

Ultra Sea2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ultra Sea
Sillage & projection: Ultra Sea
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

Ultra SeaMarcoccia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 28%Had 8%Want 65%

3.22/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 22%Had 8%Want 70%

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

44%Love

11%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

33%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage86

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityUltra Sea

SillageUltra Sea

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value50

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%

woody100%

marine92%

aromatic84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both 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

Top20-30 mins

Sea NotesSea waterAmberRoseWhite Cedar ExtractCyclamen

Heart2-4 hrs

LilyAppleDavanaGrapesSandalwoodWhite Rose

Base8-12 hrs

IrisEbonyMusk

InformationalShared notesWhite Rose, Rose and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Ultra Sea, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer86

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night63

Spring100

Summer80

Fall60

Winter60

Day100

Night56

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men13

Unisex63

Women25

Casual 36%Party 26%Date 23%Work 15%

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#59,814

PerfumerAndrea Marcoccia

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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Ultra Sea by Marcoccia is a potent marine and woody fragrance that captures the raw power of cold ocean water crashing over sun-bleached driftwood. The scent opens with a sharp surge of sea notes and salty sea water, softened quickly by subtle touches of cyclamen and sweet rose. As it settles onto the skin, juicy acce…

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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 Ultra Sea?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal is rated 4.15/5 from 13 votes; Ultra Sea is rated 3.22/5 from 9 votes. Choose L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal for a rose and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ultra Sea for a woody and marine character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

Ultra Sea lasts longest (Ultra Sea 87/100, L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal or Ultra Sea?

Ultra Sea projects furthest (Ultra Sea 86/100, L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal 67/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include White Rose, Rose and Sandalwood.

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

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

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

L'eau de Mumtaz-i Mahal has top notes of White Rose, heart notes of Rose, a base of Sandalwood. Ultra Sea has top notes of Sea Notes, Sea water, Amber and Rose, heart notes of Lily, Apple, Davana and Grapes, a base of Iris, Ebony and Musk.