Fragrance comparison

Narjesi vs Violette 30

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 113 ratings analysed

2 wins

Narjesi

The Spirit of Dubai

4.44107 votes

Rank #26,155 RoseWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

Violette 30

Le Labo

4.006 votes

Rank #23,090 VioletPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Narjesi takes 2 of 4 categories.

Narjesi
Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Violette 30
Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Narjesi2/4

Violette 301/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Narjesi
Sillage & projection: Narjesi
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Violette 30

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

NarjesiThe Spirit of Dubai

Violette 30Le Labo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 27%Had 4%Want 69%

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%

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

50%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage35

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNarjesi

SillageNarjesi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

musky77%

animalic69%

smoky61%

violet100%

powdery92%

woody84%

aldehydic77%

amber69%

fresh61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both 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 to 30 minutes

VioletAldehydesRose

Heart1 to 2 hours

CuminIncenseSaffron

Base3 to 4 hours

CedarAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBulgarian Rose, Aldehydes, Patchouli and Incense. Durations are only published for Violette 30, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter92

Day–

Night–

Spring80

Summer60

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex46

Women32

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,155

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,090

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerViolette 30Higher 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 →

Violette 30 by Le Labo presents an airy, contemporary take on purple florals. The scent opens with a crisp burst of aldehydes, mingling immediately with cool violet and a subtle touch of rose. Instead of turning heavy or overly sweet, the fragrance moves into a warm, dry interior of saffron, cumin, and quiet incense. …

Reviews →

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Narjesi or Violette 30?

Narjesi takes 2 of 4 categories. Narjesi is rated 4.44/5 from 107 votes; Violette 30 is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose Narjesi for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Violette 30 for a violet and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Narjesi or Violette 30?

Narjesi lasts longest (Narjesi 87/100, Violette 30 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Narjesi or Violette 30?

Narjesi projects furthest (Narjesi 79/100, Violette 30 35/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Narjesi and Violette 30 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Aldehydes, Patchouli and Incense.

Is Narjesi or Violette 30 better for summer or winter?

Violette 30 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Narjesi and Violette 30?

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. Violette 30 has top notes of Violet, Aldehydes and Rose, heart notes of Cumin, Incense and Saffron, a base of Cedar, Amber and Patchouli.