Fragrance comparison

Narjesi vs Sardegna

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 117 ratings analysed

4 wins

Narjesi

The Spirit of Dubai

4.44107 votes

Rank #25,407 RoseWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

10%scent match

Clearly different

Sardegna

Mango

3.6010 votes

Rank #58,838 CitrusLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Narjesi takes 4 of 5 categories.

Narjesi
Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Sardegna
Choose it for a citrus and leather character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Narjesi4/5

Sardegna1/5

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

SardegnaMango

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 27%Had 4%Want 69%

3.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 35%Had 13%Want 52%

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

0%Love

70%Like

20%Ok

10%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

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityNarjesi

SillageNarjesi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price value78

Category winnerSardegnaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

musky77%

animalic69%

smoky61%

citrus100%

leather88%

fresh spicy77%

woody65%

aromatic53%

animalic42%

Scent match10%Clearly different · both 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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotSpices

Heart2-3 hrs

Woodsy Notes

Base4-5 hrs

LeatherAmber

InformationalShared notesSpices, Amber and Leather. Durations are only published for Sardegna, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter92

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer71

Fall71

Winter29

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex46

Women32

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 38%Work 33%Date 19%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,407

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,838

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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Sardegna by Mango delivers an easygoing twist on warm Mediterranean style. It opens fast. A bright blast of bergamot mixes with cracked culinary spices, cutting through the initial alcohol lift within two minutes. You will not find heavy barnyard leather here. Instead, a clean woodsy heart emerges quickly, leading int…

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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 Sardegna?

Narjesi takes 4 of 5 categories. Narjesi is rated 4.44/5 from 107 votes; Sardegna is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes. Choose Narjesi for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Sardegna for a citrus and leather character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Narjesi or Sardegna?

Narjesi lasts longest (Narjesi 87/100, Sardegna 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Narjesi or Sardegna?

Narjesi projects furthest (Narjesi 79/100, Sardegna 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Narjesi and Sardegna smell similar?

Clearly different: a 10% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share animalic accords. Common notes include Spices, Amber and Leather.

Is Narjesi or Sardegna better for summer or winter?

Sardegna suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Narjesi and Sardegna?

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. Sardegna has top notes of Bergamot and Spices, heart notes of Woodsy Notes, a base of Leather and Amber.