Fragrance comparison

Narjesi vs Ottoman Empire Part II

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 184 ratings analysed

Narjesi

The Spirit of Dubai

4.44107 votes

Rank #24,185 RoseWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Ottoman Empire Part II

Areej Le Doré

4.4077 votes

Rank #5,810 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ottoman Empire Part II takes 4 of 7 categories.

Narjesi
Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Ottoman Empire Part II
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Narjesi3/7

Ottoman Empire Part II4/7

Ratings & consensus: Narjesi
Community sentiment: Ottoman Empire Part II
Longevity: Narjesi
Sillage & projection: Narjesi
Value for money: Ottoman Empire Part II
Versatility: Ottoman Empire Part II
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ottoman Empire Part II

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NarjesiThe Spirit of Dubai

Ottoman Empire Part IIAreej Le Doré

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 27%Had 4%Want 69%

4.40/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 79%Had 21%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

62%Love

26%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

77 votes

Category winnerOttoman Empire Part IIMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityNarjesi

SillageNarjesi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price value50

Category winnerOttoman Empire Part IIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

musky77%

animalic69%

smoky61%

warm spicy100%

oud92%

floral84%

fresh spicy77%

rose69%

amber61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both warm spicy, rose and amber

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

Top

RoseBulgarian RoseRose OilWhite RoseFrangipaniJasmineCardamomPepper

Heart

Indian OudAgarwood (Oud)SaffronCinnamonNutmegVetiver

Base

AmberSandalwoodMyrrhOakmoss

InformationalShared notesBulgarian Rose, Vetiver and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter92

Day–

Night–

Spring82

Summer41

Fall86

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerOttoman Empire Part IIMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex46

Women32

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,185

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,810

PerfumerRussian Adam

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerOttoman Empire Part IIHigher 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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Russian Adam built Ottoman Empire Part II around heavy natural extracts, pairing Bulgarian rose and white rose with dark Indian oud. Opening sprays push sharp cardamom and black pepper before thick florals bloom across the skin. Within thirty minutes, warm cinnamon and saffron soften the barnyard edge of the agarwood,…

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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 Ottoman Empire Part II?

Ottoman Empire Part II takes 4 of 7 categories. Narjesi is rated 4.44/5 from 107 votes; Ottoman Empire Part II is rated 4.40/5 from 77 votes. Choose Narjesi for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Ottoman Empire Part II for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Narjesi or Ottoman Empire Part II?

Narjesi lasts longest (Narjesi 87/100, Ottoman Empire Part II 84/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Narjesi or Ottoman Empire Part II?

Narjesi projects furthest (Narjesi 79/100, Ottoman Empire Part II 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Narjesi and Ottoman Empire Part II smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, rose and amber accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Vetiver and Amber.

Is Narjesi or Ottoman Empire Part II better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ottoman Empire Part II is the stronger pick. For winter, Ottoman Empire Part II is the stronger pick. Ottoman Empire Part II suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Narjesi and Ottoman Empire Part II?

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. Ottoman Empire Part II has top notes of Rose, Bulgarian Rose, Rose Oil and White Rose, heart notes of Indian Oud, Agarwood (Oud), Saffron and Cinnamon, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Myrrh and Oakmoss.