Fragrance comparison

Naseem Al Bahar vs Prime Esmerald

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

Naseem Al Bahar

Adyan by Anfar

4.176 votes

Rank #50,733 CitrusMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

73%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Prime Esmerald

LELAS

3.504 votes

Rank #57,438 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Prime Esmerald takes 3 of 4 categories.

Naseem Al Bahar
Choose it for a citrus and marine character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Prime Esmerald
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Naseem Al Bahar1/4

Prime Esmerald3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Prime Esmerald
Sillage & projection: Prime Esmerald
Value for money: Prime Esmerald
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Naseem Al Bahar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Naseem Al BaharAdyan by Anfar

Prime EsmeraldLELAS

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 40%Had 12%Want 48%

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 23%Had 15%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

50%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage92

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityPrime Esmerald

SillagePrime Esmerald

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value83

Category winnerPrime EsmeraldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

marine92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

white floral69%

fresh spicy61%

citrus100%

woody91%

marine83%

aromatic74%

mossy65%

earthy56%

Scent match73%Closely related · both citrus, marine and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Sea NotesMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart

JasmineBay Leaf

Base

Guaiac WoodOakmossPatchouliAmbergris

Top15-30 mins

Sea NotesGrapefruitTangerine

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineBay Leaf

Base6-8+ hrs

Guaiac WoodOakmossPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesSea Notes, Grapefruit, Jasmine and Bay Leaf. Durations are only published for Prime Esmerald, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night43

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex20

Women20

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Casual 35%Work 29%Party 19%Date 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,733

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,438

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerNaseem Al BaharHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Naseem Al Bahar by Adyan by Anfar is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Naseem Al Bahar was launched in 2020. Top notes are Sea Notes, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit; middle notes are Jasmine and Bay Leaf; base notes are Guaiac Wood, Oakmoss, Patchouli and Ambergris.

Reviews →

Prime Esmerald opens with a brisk, sharp blast of sea notes, zesty grapefruit, and tart tangerine. It grabs attention immediately. The salty aquatic rush feels crisp and invigorating on warm skin, though the first two minutes carry a distinct alcohol lift before the oils settle. As the citrus sparkle eases, herbal bay…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Naseem Al Bahar or Prime Esmerald?

Prime Esmerald takes 3 of 4 categories. Naseem Al Bahar is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes; Prime Esmerald is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Naseem Al Bahar for a citrus and marine character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Prime Esmerald for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Naseem Al Bahar or Prime Esmerald?

Prime Esmerald lasts longest (Prime Esmerald 93/100, Naseem Al Bahar 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Naseem Al Bahar or Prime Esmerald?

Prime Esmerald projects furthest (Prime Esmerald 92/100, Naseem Al Bahar 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Naseem Al Bahar and Prime Esmerald smell similar?

Closely related: a 73% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, marine and woody accords. Common notes include Sea Notes, Grapefruit, Jasmine and Bay Leaf.

Is Naseem Al Bahar or Prime Esmerald better for summer or winter?

Naseem Al Bahar suits daytime wear; Prime Esmerald suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Naseem Al Bahar and Prime Esmerald?

Naseem Al Bahar has top notes of Sea Notes, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine and Bay Leaf, a base of Guaiac Wood, Oakmoss, Patchouli and Ambergris. Prime Esmerald has top notes of Sea Notes, Grapefruit and Tangerine, heart notes of Jasmine and Bay Leaf, a base of Guaiac Wood, Oakmoss, Patchouli and Amber.