Fragrance comparison

Nepal vs Portfolio Cupid's Rose

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 29 ratings analysed

2 wins

Nepal

Ahjaar

3.939 votes

Rank #34,904 OudRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Portfolio Cupid's Rose

Al Haramain Perfumes

3.5520 votes

Rank #30,434 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nepal takes 2 of 3 categories.

Nepal
Choose it for a oud and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Portfolio Cupid's Rose
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Nepal2/3

Portfolio Cupid's Rose1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Nepal
Sillage & projection: Nepal
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Portfolio Cupid's Rose

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NepalAhjaar

Portfolio Cupid's RoseAl Haramain Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

3.55/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 13%Had 4%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

15%Love

45%Like

25%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityNepal

SillageNepal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value46

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

rose88%

patchouli77%

woody65%

warm spicy53%

floral42%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

rose77%

cinnamon69%

patchouli61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both rose, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Rose

Heart

Patchouli

Base

Agarwood (Oud)

Top

RoseBergamot

Heart

plumCinnamonCedar

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesRose, Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring38

Summer23

Fall100

Winter92

Day82

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men13

Unisex50

Women38

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,904

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#30,434

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerPortfolio Cupid's RoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nepal by Ahjaar keeps things focused: rose up top, patchouli through the middle, and oud in the base. On paper and in community voting patterns, it reads as a dense oriental woody with a rosy opening, an earthy core, and a dark, lingering finish. This looks best suited to shoppers who enjoy bold rose-oud perfumes rath…

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Portfolio Cupid’s Rose is a jammy rose scent with a bright bergamot lift, then plum sweetness and cinnamon warmth. As it dries down, cedar, patchouli, sandalwood and a touch of oud-style woodiness add depth and a darker edge. It suits lovers of rich, sweet florals, especially in autumn and winter. It can wear quite lo…

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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, Nepal or Portfolio Cupid's Rose?

Nepal takes 2 of 3 categories. Nepal is rated 3.93/5 from 9 votes; Portfolio Cupid's Rose is rated 3.55/5 from 20 votes. Choose Nepal for a oud and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Portfolio Cupid's Rose for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Nepal or Portfolio Cupid's Rose?

Nepal lasts longest (Nepal 78/100, Portfolio Cupid's Rose 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nepal or Portfolio Cupid's Rose?

Nepal projects furthest (Nepal 78/100, Portfolio Cupid's Rose 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nepal and Portfolio Cupid's Rose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Nepal or Portfolio Cupid's Rose better for summer or winter?

Nepal suits evening wear; Portfolio Cupid's Rose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nepal and Portfolio Cupid's Rose?

Nepal has top notes of Rose, heart notes of Patchouli, a base of Agarwood (Oud). Portfolio Cupid's Rose has top notes of Rose and Bergamot, heart notes of plum, Cinnamon and Cedar, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood and Agarwood (Oud).