Fragrance comparison

Narjesi vs Or et Noir

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 237 ratings analysed

3 wins

Narjesi

The Spirit of Dubai

4.44107 votes

Rank #24,084 RoseWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Or et Noir

Caron · 1949

4.22130 votes

Rank #23,705 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Narjesi takes 3 of 5 categories.

Narjesi
Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Or et Noir
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Narjesi3/5

Or et Noir2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NarjesiThe Spirit of Dubai

Or et NoirCaron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 27%Had 4%Want 69%

4.22/ 5 · 130 votes

Have 41%Had 10%Want 49%

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

36%Love

27%Like

9%Ok

23%Dislike

5%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityNarjesi

SillageNarjesi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price value41

Category winnerOr et NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

musky77%

animalic69%

smoky61%

rose100%

floral48%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both rose

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

Bulgarian RoseGeraniumTaif Rose

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseCarnationLily

Base8-12 hrs

OakmossAmberWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesBulgarian Rose, Taif Rose and Amber. Durations are only published for Or et Noir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter92

Day–

Night–

Spring83

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day37

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex46

Women32

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 49%Party 28%Casual 14%Work 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,084

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,705

PerfumerMichel Morsetti

Launched1949

Reviews3

Category winnerOr et NoirHigher 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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Or et Noir by Caron is an intense, unapologetic rose built on a vintage mossy foundation. Do not expect a sweet pink petal mist. It hits the skin with a sharp burst of geranium and honeyed Taif rose, carrying a distinct herbal bite that catches your nose immediately. Within twenty minutes, the initial astringency soft…

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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 Or et Noir?

Narjesi takes 3 of 5 categories. Narjesi is rated 4.44/5 from 107 votes; Or et Noir is rated 4.22/5 from 130 votes. Choose Narjesi for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Or et Noir for a rose and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Narjesi or Or et Noir?

Narjesi lasts longest (Narjesi 87/100, Or et Noir 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Narjesi or Or et Noir?

Narjesi projects furthest (Narjesi 79/100, Or et Noir 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Narjesi and Or et Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Taif Rose and Amber.

Is Narjesi or Or et Noir better for summer or winter?

Or et Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Narjesi and Or et Noir?

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. Or et Noir has top notes of Bulgarian Rose, Geranium and Taif Rose, heart notes of Rose, Carnation and Lily, a base of Oakmoss, Amber and Woody Notes.