Fragrance comparison

Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) vs Taj Mahal

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 20 ratings analysed

1 wins

Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre)

B.A.S.M. by Createur 5 D’Emotions

4.7020 votes

Rank #12,113 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Taj Mahal

Mundus

—0 votes

Rank #76,705 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) takes 1 of 1 categories.

Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre)
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Taj Mahal
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre)1/1

Taj Mahal0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre)B.A.S.M. by Createur 5 D’Emotions

Taj MahalMundus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.70/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 18%Had 6%Want 76%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

80%Love

15%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate93

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

leather84%

woody77%

amber69%

animalic61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AbsintheClary SageThymeBasilCuminCinnamonPink PepperBlack Pepper

Heart

ImmortelleRoseCarnationCyclamenJasmineLotusHeliotrope

Base

LeatherCastoreumCostusOakmossAmbergrisOlibanumWhite MuskTonka Bean

Top20-30 mins

StrawberryRhubarbBlood OrangeCinnamonThyme

Heart2-4 hrs

SaffronIrisJasmine

Base8-10+ hrs

Gurjan balsamTolu BalsamMyrrhOudAmbergrisLeatherVanillaLabdanum

InformationalShared notesThyme, Cinnamon, Jasmine and Leather. Durations are only published for Taj Mahal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall60

Winter40

Day100

Night75

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 41%Party 31%Casual 18%Work 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,113

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#76,705

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerParfum de ZMEU (Ogre)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) is a potent unisex fragrance that explores dark woods and aromatic spices. It creates a bold impression suitable for those who appreciate deep, resinous, and animalic compositions. This 2018 release thrives in cooler temperatures, where the absinthe and leather notes provide a distinct, rugged, a…

Reviews →

Taj Mahal by Mundus brings a bold twist to the balsamic amber family. A tart burst of rhubarb, bright blood orange, and sweet strawberry opens the composition with unexpected fruitiness. Warm cinnamon and sharp culinary thyme quickly cut through the sugar. The heart introduces buttery iris root and spicy saffron threa…

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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.

Do Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) and Taj Mahal smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Thyme, Cinnamon, Jasmine and Leather.

Is Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) or Taj Mahal better for summer or winter?

Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) suits daytime wear; Taj Mahal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) and Taj Mahal?

Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) has top notes of Absinthe, Clary Sage, Thyme and Basil, heart notes of Immortelle, Rose, Carnation and Cyclamen, a base of Leather, Castoreum, Costus and Oakmoss. Taj Mahal has top notes of Strawberry, Rhubarb, Blood Orange and Cinnamon, heart notes of Saffron, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Gurjan balsam, Tolu Balsam, Myrrh and Oud.