Fragrance comparison

Narjesi vs Rich Leather

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 117 ratings analysed

Narjesi

The Spirit of Dubai

4.44107 votes

Rank #25,108 RoseWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Rich Leather

Deraah Private

4.7010 votes

Rank #31,142 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rich Leather takes 3 of 5 categories.

Narjesi
Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Rich Leather
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Narjesi2/5

Rich Leather3/5

Ratings & consensus: Rich Leather
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Narjesi
Sillage & projection: Rich Leather
Value for money: Rich Leather
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

Rich LeatherDeraah Private

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 27%Had 4%Want 69%

4.70/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

Category winnerRich LeatherRating 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

80%Love

10%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage86

♥ Love / hate93

Category winners

LongevityNarjesi

SillageRich Leather

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price value81

Category winnerRich LeatherBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

musky77%

animalic69%

smoky61%

amber100%

woody92%

smoky84%

leather77%

patchouli69%

oud61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both amber and smoky

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

BergamotPink Pepper

Heart3-4 hrs

CedarAgarwood (Oud)Incense

Base8-12 hrs

LeatherPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Patchouli, Incense and Amber. Durations are only published for Rich Leather, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter92

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer57

Fall57

Winter86

Day56

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex46

Women32

Men50

Unisex38

Women13

Date 37%Party 29%Work 18%Casual 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,108

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,142

PerfumerJordi Fernández

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Rich Leather by Deraah Private delivers an assertive, smoky leather profile built around agarwood and crisp cedar. The opening hits with a sharp burst of pink pepper and tart bergamot before settling into dark incense. It feels rugged yet surprisingly smooth. You get a resinous backbone of warm amber and patchouli tha…

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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 Rich Leather?

Rich Leather takes 3 of 5 categories. Narjesi is rated 4.44/5 from 107 votes; Rich Leather is rated 4.70/5 from 10 votes. Choose Narjesi for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Rich Leather for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Narjesi or Rich Leather?

Narjesi lasts longest (Narjesi 87/100, Rich Leather 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Narjesi or Rich Leather?

Rich Leather projects furthest (Rich Leather 86/100, Narjesi 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Narjesi and Rich Leather smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and smoky accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Patchouli, Incense and Amber.

Is Narjesi or Rich Leather better for summer or winter?

Rich Leather suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Narjesi and Rich Leather?

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. Rich Leather has top notes of Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Cedar, Agarwood (Oud) and Incense, a base of Leather, Patchouli and Amber.