Fragrance comparison

Narjesi vs UD IKAT

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 117 ratings analysed

4 wins

Narjesi

The Spirit of Dubai

4.44107 votes

Rank #24,686 RoseWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

UD IKAT

UERMI · 2021

3.4010 votes

Rank #63,154 WoodyAromatic

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.
UD IKAT
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Narjesi4/5

UD IKAT1/5

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

UD IKATUERMI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 27%Had 4%Want 69%

3.40/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 12%Had 8%Want 80%

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

20%Love

40%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

20%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

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityNarjesi

SillageNarjesi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price value58

Category winnerUD IKATBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

musky77%

animalic69%

smoky61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

vanilla77%

amber69%

balsamic61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both warm spicy and amber

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

BergamotelemiPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliCinnamonCypriol Oil or NagarmothaVetiverTurkish Rose

Base8-11 hrs

Tonka BeanAmbrocenideIndian OudGurjan balsamMadagascar VanillaSandalwoodCedarAmyris

InformationalShared notesBulgarian Rose, Pink Pepper, elemi and Patchouli. Durations are only published for UD IKAT, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter92

Day–

Night–

Spring33

Summer17

Fall83

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex46

Women32

Men70

Unisex30

Women0

Date 34%Work 27%Casual 23%Party 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,686

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,154

PerfumerPierre-Constantin Guéros

Launched2021

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…

Reviews →

UERMI UD IKAT pairs authentic Indian oud with creamy Madagascar vanilla and resinous woods. The first spray releases a zesty kick of bergamot and crackling pink pepper, tempered quickly by citrusy elemi resin. Give it two minutes. The initial sharp alcohol lift quickly clears away, revealing earthy Indonesian patchoul…

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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 UD IKAT?

Narjesi takes 4 of 5 categories. Narjesi is rated 4.44/5 from 107 votes; UD IKAT is rated 3.40/5 from 10 votes. Choose Narjesi for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose UD IKAT for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Narjesi or UD IKAT?

Narjesi lasts longest (Narjesi 87/100, UD IKAT 83/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Narjesi or UD IKAT?

Narjesi projects furthest (Narjesi 79/100, UD IKAT 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Narjesi and UD IKAT smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Pink Pepper, elemi and Patchouli.

Is Narjesi or UD IKAT better for summer or winter?

UD IKAT suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Narjesi and UD IKAT?

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. UD IKAT has top notes of Bergamot, elemi and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Patchouli, Cinnamon, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Vetiver, a base of Tonka Bean, Ambrocenide, Indian Oud and Gurjan balsam.