Fragrance comparison

Mr Purple vs Nazih Gold

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 12 ratings analysed

Mr Purple

Parfums de Rue

3.754 votes

Rank #63,102 PowderyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Nazih Gold

Athoor Al Alam

4.008 votes

Rank #54,060 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Mr Purple
Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Nazih Gold
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Mr Purple2/4

Nazih Gold2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mr Purple
Sillage & projection: Mr Purple
Value for money: Nazih Gold
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Nazih Gold

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mr PurpleParfums de Rue

Nazih GoldAthoor Al Alam

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 7%Had 3%Want 90%

4.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 75%Had 0%Want 25%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

75%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

50%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMr Purple

SillageMr Purple

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value78

Category winnerNazih GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

vanilla92%

woody84%

sweet77%

iris69%

musky61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

leather77%

powdery69%

iris61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and iris

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Brown sugarIrisBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

VanillaMuskSaffron

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodOud

Top

SaffronBlack PepperNutmegBergamot

Heart

CedarwoodLabdanumIrisGurjan balsam

Base

PatchouliLeatherOudSandalwood

InformationalShared notesIris, Bergamot, Saffron and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Mr Purple, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day38

Night100

Spring83

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Date 38%Casual 27%Party 24%Work 11%

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,102

PerfumerLARCHITECT

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,060

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNazih GoldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mr Purple by Parfums de Rue pairs dense sweetness with dry, cosmetic powder. The first spray reveals a warm brown sugar accord cut with a quick flash of tart bergamot. Within ten minutes, powdery iris takes center stage alongside smooth vanilla and a dry pinch of saffron. It smells like roasted sugar dusted over clean…

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Nazih Gold opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and saffron balanced by crisp bergamot. As the scent settles, warm cedarwood and earthy patchouli mix with a prominent leather note. It feels dark, dry, and slightly resinous on skin, making it well suited for chilly November evenings in a leather jacket.

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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, Mr Purple or Nazih Gold?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Mr Purple is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes; Nazih Gold is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes. Choose Mr Purple for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Nazih Gold for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Mr Purple or Nazih Gold?

Mr Purple lasts longest (Mr Purple 80/100, Nazih Gold 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mr Purple or Nazih Gold?

Mr Purple projects furthest (Mr Purple 63/100, Nazih Gold 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mr Purple and Nazih Gold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and iris accords. Common notes include Iris, Bergamot, Saffron and Sandalwood.

Is Mr Purple or Nazih Gold better for summer or winter?

Mr Purple suits evening wear; Nazih Gold suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mr Purple and Nazih Gold?

Mr Purple has top notes of Brown sugar, Iris and Bergamot, heart notes of Vanilla, Musk and Saffron, a base of Sandalwood and Oud. Nazih Gold has top notes of Saffron, Black Pepper, Nutmeg and Bergamot, heart notes of Cedarwood, Labdanum, Iris and Gurjan balsam, a base of Patchouli, Leather, Oud and Sandalwood.