Fragrance comparison

Narjesi vs Tempest

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 217 ratings analysed

5 wins

Narjesi

The Spirit of Dubai

4.44107 votes

Rank #24,166 RoseWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

7%scent match

Clearly different

Tempest

Kemi Blending Magic · 2014

4.35110 votes

Rank #24,755 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Narjesi takes 5 of 7 categories.

Narjesi
Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Tempest
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Narjesi5/7

Tempest2/7

Ratings & consensus: Narjesi
Community sentiment: Narjesi
Longevity: Narjesi
Sillage & projection: Narjesi
Value for money: Tempest
Versatility: Tempest
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

TempestKemi Blending Magic

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 27%Had 4%Want 69%

4.35/ 5 · 110 votes

Have 42%Had 12%Want 46%

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

56%Love

26%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerNarjesiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityNarjesi

SillageNarjesi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price value39

Category winnerTempestBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

rose100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

musky77%

animalic69%

smoky61%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

oud61%

Scent match7%Clearly different

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

elemiOrangeLavenderBergamotLemonGingerPetitgrain

Heart

Gurjan balsamRoseCashmeranJasmineCedarCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBulgarian Rose, elemi, Ginger and Patchouli. 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–

Spring64

Summer50

Fall86

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerTempestMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex46

Women32

Men45

Unisex36

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,166

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,755

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched2014

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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Crafted by Chris Maurice, this oriental woody scent relies on raw agarwood, resinous elemi, and sharp ginger to create a dense scent trail. Bright petitgrain and orange vanish within fifteen minutes, giving way to cashmeran and smoky vetiver. It shines in sub-zero temperatures, though the dark balsamic profile can cho…

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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 Tempest?

Narjesi takes 5 of 7 categories. Narjesi is rated 4.44/5 from 107 votes; Tempest is rated 4.35/5 from 110 votes. Choose Narjesi for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Tempest for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Narjesi or Tempest?

Narjesi lasts longest (Narjesi 87/100, Tempest 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Narjesi or Tempest?

Narjesi projects furthest (Narjesi 79/100, Tempest 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Narjesi and Tempest smell similar?

Clearly different: a 7% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, elemi, Ginger and Patchouli.

Is Narjesi or Tempest better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tempest is the stronger pick. For winter, Tempest is the stronger pick. Tempest suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Narjesi and Tempest?

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. Tempest has top notes of elemi, Orange, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Gurjan balsam, Rose, Cashmeran and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vetiver, Sandalwood and Patchouli.