Fragrance comparison

Narjesi vs Rose Poivree

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 791 ratings analysed

4 wins

Narjesi

The Spirit of Dubai

4.44107 votes

Rank #24,138 RoseWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Rose Poivree

The Different Company

3.40684 votes

Rank #5,473 AromaticRose

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 Poivree
Choose it for a aromatic and rose character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.

Narjesi4/7

Rose Poivree3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NarjesiThe Spirit of Dubai

Rose PoivreeThe Different Company

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 27%Had 4%Want 69%

3.40/ 5 · 684 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

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

37%Love

36%Like

3%Ok

24%Dislike

1%Hate

541 votes

Category winnerNarjesiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityNarjesi

SillageNarjesi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price value52

Category winnerRose PoivreeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

musky77%

animalic69%

smoky61%

aromatic100%

rose92%

soft spicy84%

musky77%

fresh spicy69%

animalic61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both rose, musky and animalic

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

CorianderBlack PepperPink Pepper

Heart

Rose

Base

CivetVetiver

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–

Spring55

Summer33

Fall100

Winter58

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRose PoivreeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex46

Women32

Men2

Unisex67

Women31

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,138

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,473

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews94

Category winnerRose PoivreeHigher 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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Rose Poivree by The Different Company offers a bracing, unconventional take on rose. Perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena balances the floral heart with intense coriander, black pepper, and pink pepper. The base incorporates civet and vetiver, resulting in a scent that favors earthy and spicy qualities over sugary sweetness. I…

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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 Poivree?

Narjesi takes 4 of 7 categories. Narjesi is rated 4.44/5 from 107 votes; Rose Poivree is rated 3.40/5 from 684 votes. Choose Narjesi for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Rose Poivree for a aromatic and rose character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.

Which lasts longer, Narjesi or Rose Poivree?

Narjesi lasts longest (Narjesi 87/100, Rose Poivree 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Narjesi or Rose Poivree?

Narjesi projects furthest (Narjesi 79/100, Rose Poivree 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Narjesi and Rose Poivree smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, musky and animalic accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Pink Pepper, Coriander and Vetiver.

Is Narjesi or Rose Poivree better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rose Poivree is the stronger pick. For winter, Narjesi is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Narjesi and Rose Poivree?

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 Poivree has top notes of Coriander, Black Pepper and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Rose, a base of Civet and Vetiver.