Narasimha vs Cheval d'Arabie
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Cheval d'Arabie takes 4 of 5 categories.
NarasimhaChoose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Cheval d'ArabieChoose it for a rose and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Narasimha1/5
Cheval d'Arabie4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Cheval d'Arabie
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Cheval d'Arabie
- Sillage & projection
- Cheval d'Arabie
- Value for money
- Narasimha
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Cheval d'Arabie
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
NarasimhaPrissanaCheval d'ArabieSultan Pasha AttarsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.07/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 23%Had 10%Want 67%
4.59/ 5 · 68 votes
Have 34%Had 12%Want 54%
Category winnerCheval d'ArabieRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate57%Love
21%Like
0%Ok
14%Dislike
7%Hate
14 votes · too few to score
71%Love
26%Like
3%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
34 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCheval d'Arabie
SillageCheval d'Arabie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNarasimhaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
musky92%
amber84%
animalic77%
fresh spicy69%
earthy61%
rose100%
amber92%
animalic84%
fresh spicy77%
musky69%
leather61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both amber, musky and animalic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
CivetIndian OudCastoreumHyraxOlibanumVetiverHayOakmossCypressTaif RoseSandalwoodJasmine Sambac
No top / heart / base split published
Top
Taif RoseIndian OudWhite RoseCivetElemi resinOlibanumSaffron
Heart
Bulgarian RoseHayLeatherIndian PatchouliGeraniumNarcissus
Base
ChrysanthemumAmbergrisHyraxKyara IncenseCastoreumWhite AmberSiam BenzoinMimosa
InformationalShared notesCivet, Indian Oud, Castoreum and Hyrax. Durations are only published for Narasimha, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring60
Summer20
Fall60
Winter100
Day20
Night100
Spring57
Summer21
Fall100
Winter100
Day57
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#36,212
PerfumerPrin Lomros
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#3,091
PerfumerSultan Pasha
Launched—
Reviews24
Category winnerCheval d'ArabieHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNarasimha by Prissana is a dense, animalic attar style fragrance created by perfumer Prin Lomros. Built around heavy doses of Indian oud, civet, castoreum, and hyrax, it opens with a pungent rush of raw resins and deep spices like cumin, saffron, and cloves. Beneath the animal accords lies a floral core of Taif rose, …
Reviews →Cheval d'Arabie by Sultan Pasha Attars is a dense, animalic floral blend launched in 2020. It centers on a complex interplay of Taif rose and Indian oud, grounded by leather, hay, and civet. This attar is best suited for cold-weather evenings, offering an opulent, rugged experience for those comfortable with bold, raw…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Narasimha or Cheval d'Arabie?
Cheval d'Arabie takes 4 of 5 categories. Narasimha is rated 4.07/5 from 14 votes; Cheval d'Arabie is rated 4.59/5 from 68 votes. Choose Narasimha for a woody and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Cheval d'Arabie for a rose and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Narasimha or Cheval d'Arabie?
Cheval d'Arabie lasts longest (Cheval d'Arabie 93/100, Narasimha 80/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Narasimha or Cheval d'Arabie?
Cheval d'Arabie projects furthest (Cheval d'Arabie 79/100, Narasimha 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Narasimha and Cheval d'Arabie smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, musky and animalic accords. Common notes include Civet, Indian Oud, Castoreum and Hyrax.
Is Narasimha or Cheval d'Arabie better for summer or winter?
Narasimha suits evening wear; Cheval d'Arabie suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Narasimha and Cheval d'Arabie?
Narasimha features Civet, Indian Oud, Castoreum, Hyrax and Olibanum. Cheval d'Arabie has top notes of Taif Rose, Indian Oud, White Rose and Civet, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Hay, Leather and Indian Patchouli, a base of Chrysanthemum, Ambergris, Hyrax and Kyara Incense.
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