Fragrance comparison

Narjesi vs WS

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 118 ratings analysed

4 wins

Narjesi

The Spirit of Dubai

4.44107 votes

Rank #24,308 RoseWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

12%scent match

Clearly different

Jequiti

3.6411 votes

Rank #56,395 AromaticWoody

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.
WS
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Narjesi4/5

WS1/5

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

WSJequiti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 27%Had 4%Want 69%

3.64/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 59%Had 36%Want 5%

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

9%Love

55%Like

27%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityNarjesi

SillageNarjesi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value19

¤ Price value72

Category winnerWSBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

musky77%

animalic69%

smoky61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

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

Black PepperPeppermintBergamotSicilian LemonDried Fruits

Heart

CardamomMintGreen Leaves

Base

MuskCoumarinVetiverCashmeranSandalowoodAmber

InformationalShared notesVetiver and Amber. 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–

Spring89

Summer100

Fall44

Winter44

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex46

Women32

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,308

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,395

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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WS by Jequiti delivers a brisk, energizing splash of crushed peppermint, zesty Sicilian lemon, and crackling black pepper right from the first spray. As the crisp opening settles on your skin, a cooling herbal heart of green leaves and spicy cardamom emerges, creating a clean shower-fresh feel. The drydown rests on a …

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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 WS?

Narjesi takes 4 of 5 categories. Narjesi is rated 4.44/5 from 107 votes; WS is rated 3.64/5 from 11 votes. Choose Narjesi for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose WS for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Narjesi or WS?

Narjesi lasts longest (Narjesi 87/100, WS 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Narjesi or WS?

Narjesi projects furthest (Narjesi 79/100, WS 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Narjesi and WS smell similar?

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

Is Narjesi or WS better for summer or winter?

WS suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Narjesi and WS?

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. WS has top notes of Black Pepper, Peppermint, Bergamot and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Cardamom, Mint and Green Leaves, a base of Musk, Coumarin, Vetiver and Cashmeran.