Fragrance comparison

Narjesi vs No. II Ground

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 155 ratings analysed

4 wins

Narjesi

The Spirit of Dubai

4.44107 votes

Rank #24,814 RoseWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

No. II Ground

Gabar

4.1248 votes

Rank #11,818 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Narjesi takes 4 of 7 categories.

Narjesi
Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
No. II Ground
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Narjesi4/7

No. II Ground3/7

Ratings & consensus: Narjesi
Community sentiment: Narjesi
Longevity: Narjesi
Sillage & projection: Narjesi
Value for money: No. II Ground
Versatility: No. II Ground
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: No. II Ground

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NarjesiThe Spirit of Dubai

No. II GroundGabar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 27%Had 4%Want 69%

4.12/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%

Category winnerNarjesiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

68%Love

16%Like

9%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

107 votes

44%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

48 votes

Category winnerNarjesiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityNarjesi

SillageNarjesi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price value59

Category winnerNo. II GroundBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

musky77%

animalic69%

smoky61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

earthy84%

powdery77%

soft spicy69%

iris61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseTurkish RoseBulgarian RoseMay RosePink PepperSpicesAldehydeselemi

Heart

Taif RoseGingerPatchouliCorianderBenzoinVetiverChamomileHoney

Base

CivetIncenseAnimal notesCastoreumAmberSpun SugarLeatherMoss

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperSaffronGingerCoriander

Heart2-4 hrs

OrrisFigCedar

Base6-8+ hrs

Thanaka WoodVetiverPatchouliGuaiac WoodSandalwoodMuskAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Ginger, Patchouli and Coriander. Durations are only published for No. II Ground, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter92

Day–

Night–

Spring74

Summer9

Fall100

Winter96

Day100

Night85

Category winnerNo. II GroundMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex46

Women32

Men10

Unisex79

Women10

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 20%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,814

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,818

PerfumerRuth Mastenbroek

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerNo. II GroundHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Narjesi opens with a dense rush of Taif rose, saffron, and bitter coffee before settling into a deep heart of agarwood and spicy patchouli. The floral top is heavy and opulent, packed with multiple rose extractions that dominate the early hours on skin. As the fragrance warms during cold winter evenings, base notes o…

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Gabar No. II Ground delivers an earthy, tranquil cedar profile built for slow mornings and quiet focus. The first spray releases a brisk splash of pink pepper and grated ginger, tempered quickly by dry coriander seeds. As the alcohol evaporates, creamy green fig flesh merges with powdery orris root, taking the edge of…

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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, Narjesi or No. II Ground?

Narjesi takes 4 of 7 categories. Narjesi is rated 4.44/5 from 107 votes; No. II Ground is rated 4.12/5 from 48 votes. Choose Narjesi for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose No. II Ground for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Narjesi or No. II Ground?

Narjesi lasts longest (Narjesi 87/100, No. II Ground 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Narjesi or No. II Ground?

Narjesi projects furthest (Narjesi 79/100, No. II Ground 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Narjesi and No. II Ground smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Ginger, Patchouli and Coriander.

Is Narjesi or No. II Ground better for summer or winter?

For summer, No. II Ground is the stronger pick. For winter, No. II Ground is the stronger pick. No. II Ground suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Narjesi and No. II Ground?

Narjesi has top notes of Rose, Turkish Rose, Bulgarian Rose and May Rose, heart notes of Taif Rose, Ginger, Patchouli and Coriander, a base of Civet, Incense, Animal notes and Castoreum. No. II Ground has top notes of Pink Pepper, Saffron, Ginger and Coriander, heart notes of Orris, Fig and Cedar, a base of Thanaka Wood, Vetiver, Patchouli and Guaiac Wood.