Fragrance comparison

Narjesi vs Vanilla Monsoon

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 166 ratings analysed

5 wins

Narjesi

The Spirit of Dubai

4.44107 votes

Rank #24,166 RoseWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

12%scent match

Clearly different

Vanilla Monsoon

Salum Parfums · 2024

3.9759 votes

Rank #26,724 VanillaMarine

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.
Vanilla Monsoon
Choose it for a vanilla and marine character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Narjesi5/7

Vanilla Monsoon2/7

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

Vanilla MonsoonSalum Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 27%Had 4%Want 69%

3.97/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 23%Had 6%Want 72%

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

46%Love

29%Like

7%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

59 votes

Category winnerNarjesiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityNarjesi

SillageNarjesi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price value54

Category winnerVanilla MonsoonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

musky77%

animalic69%

smoky61%

vanilla100%

marine92%

aquatic84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

ozonic61%

Scent match12%Clearly different · both warm spicy

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

Rain NotesCardamomOrange

Heart

Vanilla FlowerAquatic notesFruity NotesJasmine

Base

VanillaPatchouliBenzoin

InformationalShared notesPatchouli and Benzoin. 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–

Spring100

Summer83

Fall83

Winter74

Day100

Night–

Category winnerVanilla MonsoonMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex46

Women32

Men0

Unisex53

Women47

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,166

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,724

PerfumerSofia Bardelli

Launched2024

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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Vanilla Monsoon by Salum Parfums puts a brisk coastal spin on sweet gourmand fragrances by mixing rich vanilla with fresh rain notes. Right away, a splash of wet ozonic mist and bright orange cuts through the warmth, sharpened by green cardamom pods. As it settles, creamy vanilla flower and jasmine float over a distin…

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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 Vanilla Monsoon?

Narjesi takes 5 of 7 categories. Narjesi is rated 4.44/5 from 107 votes; Vanilla Monsoon is rated 3.97/5 from 59 votes. Choose Narjesi for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Vanilla Monsoon for a vanilla and marine character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Narjesi or Vanilla Monsoon?

Narjesi lasts longest (Narjesi 87/100, Vanilla Monsoon 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Narjesi or Vanilla Monsoon?

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

Do Narjesi and Vanilla Monsoon smell similar?

Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Patchouli and Benzoin.

Is Narjesi or Vanilla Monsoon better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vanilla Monsoon is the stronger pick. For winter, Narjesi is the stronger pick. Vanilla Monsoon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Narjesi and Vanilla Monsoon?

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. Vanilla Monsoon has top notes of Rain Notes, Cardamom and Orange, heart notes of Vanilla Flower, Aquatic notes, Fruity Notes and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli and Benzoin.