Fragrance comparison

Narada vs Targa

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 112 ratings analysed

Narada

Fulton & Roark · 2020

3.6221 votes

Rank #58,973 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Targa

Blackbird

3.9391 votes

Rank #9,043 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Targa takes 5 of 5 categories.

Narada
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Targa
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Narada0/5

Targa5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NaradaFulton & Roark

TargaBlackbird

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

3.93/ 5 · 91 votes

Have 32%Had 8%Want 60%

Category winnerTargaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

48%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

41%Love

33%Like

7%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

91 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityTarga

SillageTarga

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value16

¤ Price value49

Category winnerTargaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy88%

amber77%

citrus65%

woody53%

balsamic42%

woody100%

amber90%

balsamic80%

fresh spicy70%

aromatic60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Black PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

GingerPalisander Rosewood

Base6-8 hrs

Resins

Top

Green Bell PepperOpoponaxOlibanumCarawayBergamotGeraniumCitruses

Heart

ResinsCypriol Oil or NagarmothaChoya LobanBlack PepperNutmeg

Base

IncenseGuaiac WoodOakAgarwood (Oud)Teak WoodCedarSandalwoodMyrrh

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Bergamot and Resins. Durations are only published for Narada, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Spring17

Summer12

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 41%Work 35%Date 18%Party 6%

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,973

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2020

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,043

PerfumerAaron Way

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerTargaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fulton & Roark Narada opens with a crisp snap of cracked black pepper and zesty bergamot citrus. That initial citrus sharpness burns off in fifteen minutes. Freshly grated ginger and dry palisander rosewood quickly step forward to anchor the middle. The scent evokes an early autumn walk along damp Pacific Northwest tr…

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Blackbird Targa opens with an intense blast of choya loban, green bell pepper, and burning cedar that smells like fresh asphalt beside a winter campfire. Omani frankincense and opoponax add a dry resinous backbone, while caraway and black pepper spark a sharp, prickling heat across the opening. As the acrid top settle…

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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, Narada or Targa?

Targa takes 5 of 5 categories. Narada is rated 3.62/5 from 21 votes; Targa is rated 3.93/5 from 91 votes. Choose Narada for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Targa for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Narada or Targa?

Targa lasts longest (Targa 72/100, Narada 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Narada or Targa?

Targa projects furthest (Targa 60/100, Narada 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Narada and Targa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Bergamot and Resins.

Is Narada or Targa better for summer or winter?

Narada suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Narada and Targa?

Narada has top notes of Black Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Ginger and Palisander Rosewood, a base of Resins. Targa has top notes of Green Bell Pepper, Opoponax, Olibanum and Caraway, heart notes of Resins, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Choya Loban and Black Pepper, a base of Incense, Guaiac Wood, Oak and Agarwood (Oud).