Fragrance comparison

Narjesi vs Sable Blanc

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 111 ratings analysed

3 wins

Narjesi

The Spirit of Dubai

4.44107 votes

Rank #24,164 RoseWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Sable Blanc

Ausmane Paris

4.004 votes

Rank #53,513 Warm SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Narjesi takes 3 of 4 categories.

Narjesi
Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Sable Blanc
Choose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Narjesi3/4

Sable Blanc1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Narjesi
Sillage & projection: Narjesi
Value for money: Sable Blanc
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

Sable BlancAusmane Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 27%Had 4%Want 69%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 43%Had 7%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

25%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNarjesi

SillageNarjesi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price value55

Category winnerSable BlancBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

musky77%

animalic69%

smoky61%

warm spicy100%

rose91%

metallic83%

vanilla74%

balsamic65%

leather56%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both warm spicy and 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

Top

Turkish RoseSaffron

Heart

Madagascar VanillaTonka Bean

Base

Copaiba balmAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesBulgarian Rose. 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–

Spring50

Summer0

Fall75

Winter100

Day25

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex46

Women32

Men67

Unisex0

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,164

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,513

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

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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Sable Blanc is a warm rose, saffron and vanilla fragrance with a balsamic oud base. It opens spicy and floral, then softens into tonka, Madagascar vanilla and resinous woods. The profile feels cozy, sweetly spiced and slightly leathery, with enough projection to suit cooler evenings. It is best sampled if metallic sa…

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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 Sable Blanc?

Narjesi takes 3 of 4 categories. Narjesi is rated 4.44/5 from 107 votes; Sable Blanc is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Narjesi for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Sable Blanc for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Narjesi or Sable Blanc?

Narjesi lasts longest (Narjesi 87/100, Sable Blanc 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Narjesi or Sable Blanc?

Narjesi projects furthest (Narjesi 79/100, Sable Blanc 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Narjesi and Sable Blanc smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and rose accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose.

Is Narjesi or Sable Blanc better for summer or winter?

Sable Blanc suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Narjesi and Sable Blanc?

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. Sable Blanc has top notes of Turkish Rose and Saffron, heart notes of Madagascar Vanilla and Tonka Bean, a base of Copaiba balm and Agarwood (Oud).