Fragrance comparison

Narjesi vs Rialto

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 265 ratings analysed

4 wins

Narjesi

The Spirit of Dubai

4.44107 votes

Rank #25,758 RoseWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

11%scent match

Clearly different

Rialto

Gritti

4.09158 votes

Rank #9,530 OudTropical

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.
Rialto
Choose it for a oud and tropical character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Narjesi4/7

Rialto3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NarjesiThe Spirit of Dubai

RialtoGritti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 27%Had 4%Want 69%

4.09/ 5 · 158 votes

Have 25%Had 8%Want 67%

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

48%Love

27%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

158 votes

Category winnerNarjesiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityNarjesi

SillageNarjesi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price value42

Category winnerRialtoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

musky77%

animalic69%

smoky61%

oud100%

tropical92%

woody84%

fruity77%

earthy69%

rose61%

Scent match11%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

Top1 to 2 hours

MangoSaffronBergamot

Heart3 to 5 hours

Taif RoseBlack Iris

Base8 to 12+ hours

Agarwood (Oud)Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesTaif Rose. Durations are only published for Rialto, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter92

Day–

Night–

Spring52

Summer33

Fall77

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerRialtoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex46

Women32

Men20

Unisex59

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,758

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,530

PerfumerLuca Gritti

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerRialtoHigher 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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Rialto by Gritti pairs lush mango and sparkling bergamot with dark agarwood and earthy cypriol oil. Created by perfumer Luca Gritti in 2020, this oriental floral composition turns a familiar Middle Eastern rose and oud foundation into something brighter and more tropical. Warm saffron opens the blend alongside juicy f…

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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 Rialto?

Narjesi takes 4 of 7 categories. Narjesi is rated 4.44/5 from 107 votes; Rialto is rated 4.09/5 from 158 votes. Choose Narjesi for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Rialto for a oud and tropical character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Narjesi or Rialto?

They last about the same: Narjesi 87/100, Rialto 86/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Narjesi or Rialto?

Narjesi projects furthest (Narjesi 79/100, Rialto 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Narjesi and Rialto smell similar?

Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose accords. Common notes include Taif Rose.

Is Narjesi or Rialto better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rialto is the stronger pick. For winter, Rialto is the stronger pick. Rialto suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Narjesi and Rialto?

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. Rialto has top notes of Mango, Saffron and Bergamot, heart notes of Taif Rose and Black Iris, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and White Musk.