Fragrance comparison

Narjesi vs Pride

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 203 ratings analysed

4 wins

Narjesi

The Spirit of Dubai

4.44107 votes

Rank #24,164 RoseWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Pride

Boadicea the Victorious

4.2596 votes

Rank #12,214 AmberVanilla

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.
Pride
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Narjesi4/7

Pride3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NarjesiThe Spirit of Dubai

PrideBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 27%Had 4%Want 69%

4.25/ 5 · 96 votes

Have 21%Had 18%Want 61%

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

51%Love

34%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

96 votes

Category winnerNarjesiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityNarjesi

SillageNarjesi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price value22

Category winnerPrideBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

musky77%

animalic69%

smoky61%

amber100%

vanilla92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

iris61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both amber and 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

Top

CardamomCorianderApplePink PepperBergamot

Heart

OrrisHeliotropeRoseJasmine

Base

Tonka BeanBenzoinAmberLeatherVanillaPatchouliMuskOakmoss

InformationalShared notesBulgarian Rose, Pink Pepper, Patchouli and Coriander. 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–

Spring87

Summer27

Fall100

Winter73

Day100

Night82

Category winnerPrideMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex46

Women32

Men12

Unisex59

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,164

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,214

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerPrideHigher 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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Cardamom and tart green apple cut through the top of Boadicea the Victorious Pride before dense orris and powdery heliotrope take over the center of the scent. As it settles on skin, warm amber, rich benzoin, and dry leather build a heavy oriental base anchored by patchouli and tonka bean. It fits cool autumn evenings…

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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 Pride?

Narjesi takes 4 of 7 categories. Narjesi is rated 4.44/5 from 107 votes; Pride is rated 4.25/5 from 96 votes. Choose Narjesi for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Pride for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Narjesi or Pride?

Narjesi lasts longest (Narjesi 87/100, Pride 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Narjesi or Pride?

Narjesi projects furthest (Narjesi 79/100, Pride 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Narjesi and Pride smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Pink Pepper, Patchouli and Coriander.

Is Narjesi or Pride better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pride is the stronger pick. For winter, Narjesi is the stronger pick. Pride suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Narjesi and Pride?

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. Pride has top notes of Cardamom, Coriander, Apple and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Orris, Heliotrope, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Tonka Bean, Benzoin, Amber and Leather.