Fragrance comparison

Narjesi vs Rose Poivrée (2020)

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 157 ratings analysed

4 wins

Narjesi

The Spirit of Dubai

4.44107 votes

Rank #24,108 RoseWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Rose Poivrée (2020)

The Different Company

3.6250 votes

Rank #19,178 RoseAromatic

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.
Rose Poivrée (2020)
Choose it for a rose and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Narjesi4/7

Rose Poivrée (2020)3/7

Ratings & consensus: Narjesi
Community sentiment: Narjesi
Longevity: Narjesi
Sillage & projection: Narjesi
Value for money: Rose Poivrée (2020)
Versatility: Rose Poivrée (2020)
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rose Poivrée (2020)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NarjesiThe Spirit of Dubai

Rose Poivrée (2020)The Different Company

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 27%Had 4%Want 69%

3.62/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 35%Had 10%Want 56%

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

38%Love

20%Like

18%Ok

14%Dislike

10%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerNarjesiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityNarjesi

SillageNarjesi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price value45

Category winnerRose Poivrée (2020)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

musky77%

animalic69%

smoky61%

rose100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

soft spicy77%

musky69%

woody61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both rose and musky

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

Black PepperCorianderPink Pepper

Heart

Damask RoseRose

Base

VetiverCivet

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

Spring100

Summer15

Fall69

Winter15

Day100

Night75

Category winnerRose Poivrée (2020)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex46

Women32

Men4

Unisex60

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,108

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,178

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerRose Poivrée (2020)Higher 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…

Reviews →

Rose Poivrée (2020) by The Different Company offers a striking, spice-forward take on the classic rose. Crafted by Jean-Claude Ellena, it blends sharp black and pink pepper with a dry Damascus rose heart. This is a transparent, airy composition that avoids the typical sweet floral route. It is a compelling choice for …

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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 Rose Poivrée (2020)?

Narjesi takes 4 of 7 categories. Narjesi is rated 4.44/5 from 107 votes; Rose Poivrée (2020) is rated 3.62/5 from 50 votes. Choose Narjesi for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Rose Poivrée (2020) for a rose and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Narjesi or Rose Poivrée (2020)?

Narjesi lasts longest (Narjesi 87/100, Rose Poivrée (2020) 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Narjesi or Rose Poivrée (2020)?

Narjesi projects furthest (Narjesi 79/100, Rose Poivrée (2020) 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Narjesi and Rose Poivrée (2020) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose and musky accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Pink Pepper, Coriander and Vetiver.

Is Narjesi or Rose Poivrée (2020) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rose Poivrée (2020) is the stronger pick. For winter, Narjesi is the stronger pick. Rose Poivrée (2020) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Narjesi and Rose Poivrée (2020)?

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. Rose Poivrée (2020) has top notes of Black Pepper, Coriander and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Damask Rose and Rose, a base of Vetiver and Civet.