Fragrance comparison

Narjesi vs Real

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 169 ratings analysed

3 wins

Narjesi

The Spirit of Dubai

4.44107 votes

Rank #24,420 RoseWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

Real

American Eagle · 2006

4.5062 votes

Rank #27,443 CitrusWoody

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 longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Real
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Narjesi3/5

Real2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NarjesiThe Spirit of Dubai

RealAmerican Eagle

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 27%Had 4%Want 69%

4.50/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 19%Had 54%Want 28%

Category winnerRealRating 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

64%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityNarjesi

SillageNarjesi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price value58

Category winnerRealBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

musky77%

animalic69%

smoky61%

citrus92%

woody69%

warm spicy53%

Scent match18%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

Top

Green LeavesWatery NotesMandarin OrangeLemonBergamotSea Notes

Heart

CardamomRoseOrange BlossomLily-of-the-Valley

Base

AmberVetiverSandalwoodMossResinsPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBulgarian Rose, Patchouli, 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–

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex46

Women32

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,420

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,443

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2006

Reviews0

Category winnerNarjesiHigher 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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Real by American Eagle is an approachable woody spicy fragrance for men. It opens with a crisp, refreshing blend of green leaves and citrus notes before moving into a warm heart of cardamom and rose. The base of sandalwood and amber provides a clean, reliable finish that is perfect for daily office or casual wear thro…

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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 Real?

Narjesi takes 3 of 5 categories. Narjesi is rated 4.44/5 from 107 votes; Real is rated 4.50/5 from 62 votes. Choose Narjesi for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Real for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Narjesi or Real?

Narjesi lasts longest (Narjesi 87/100, Real 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Narjesi or Real?

Narjesi projects furthest (Narjesi 79/100, Real 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Narjesi and Real smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Patchouli, Vetiver and Amber.

Is Narjesi or Real better for summer or winter?

Real suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Narjesi and Real?

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. Real has top notes of Green Leaves, Watery Notes, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Cardamom, Rose, Orange Blossom and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Amber, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Moss.