Narmar vs Xenial
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Narmar takes 7 of 7 categories.
NarmarChoose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
XenialChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Narmar7/7
Xenial0/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Narmar
- Community sentiment
- Narmar
- Longevity
- Narmar
- Sillage & projection
- Narmar
- Value for money
- Narmar
- Versatility
- Narmar
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Narmar
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
NarmarNilafar du NilXenialNavitus ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.27/ 5 · 116 votes
Have 25%Had 9%Want 66%
3.92/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 33%Had 1%Want 66%
Category winnerNarmarRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate58%Love
30%Like
5%Ok
3%Dislike
5%Hate
66 votes
50%Love
23%Like
12%Ok
0%Dislike
15%Hate
26 votes
Category winnerNarmarMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNarmar
SillageNarmar
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNarmarBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
musky69%
powdery61%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
sweet69%
whiskey61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CardamomClary SageLavenderJuniperBergamot
Heart
CashmeranRoseTeaCinnamonLily
Base
SuedeTobaccoTonka BeanCedarOakmoss
Top
WhiskeyBrazilian OrangeBergamotLemon
Heart
Clary SageLavenderAmbergrisGeraniumLaurelsChamomile
Base
TobaccoMadagascar VanillaHoneyOakmossSuedeVirginia CedarHaitian VetiverHay
InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Lavender, Bergamot and Suede. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer73
Fall100
Winter65
Day100
Night91
Spring63
Summer38
Fall88
Winter100
Day33
Night100
Category winnerNarmarMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,476
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews42
Overall rank#23,615
PerfumerChristian Carbonnel
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerNarmarHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNarmar by Nilafar du Nil is a woody spicy fragrance that balances aromatic green notes with a warm, grounded base. Designed for the modern man, it opens with a sharp burst of cardamom and lavender before settling into an earthy combination of tobacco, suede, and oakmoss. It offers a sophisticated, professional profile…
Reviews →Xenial by Navitus Parfums opens with a sharp flash of Brazilian orange and lemon cutting through a warm pour of whiskey. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus brighteners recede, allowing herbal clary sage and dusty chamomile to bridge the boozy top into a dense heart. As the wear progresses, Madagascar vanilla, dark hon…
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, Narmar or Xenial?
Narmar takes 7 of 7 categories. Narmar is rated 4.27/5 from 116 votes; Xenial is rated 3.92/5 from 26 votes. Choose Narmar for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Xenial for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Narmar or Xenial?
Narmar lasts longest (Narmar 84/100, Xenial 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Narmar or Xenial?
Narmar projects furthest (Narmar 76/100, Xenial 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Narmar and Xenial smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Lavender, Bergamot and Suede.
Is Narmar or Xenial better for summer or winter?
For summer, Narmar is the stronger pick. For winter, Xenial is the stronger pick. Narmar suits daytime wear; Xenial suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Narmar and Xenial?
Narmar has top notes of Cardamom, Clary Sage, Lavender and Juniper, heart notes of Cashmeran, Rose, Tea and Cinnamon, a base of Suede, Tobacco, Tonka Bean and Cedar. Xenial has top notes of Whiskey, Brazilian Orange, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Clary Sage, Lavender, Ambergris and Geranium, a base of Tobacco, Madagascar Vanilla, Honey and Oakmoss.
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