Fragrance comparison

Rose Ebène (2021) vs Narjesi

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 157 ratings analysed

Rose Ebène (2021)

Caron

3.9050 votes

Rank #19,352 LeatherWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Narjesi

The Spirit of Dubai

4.44107 votes

Rank #24,722 RoseWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Narjesi takes 4 of 7 categories.

Rose Ebène (2021)
Choose it for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Narjesi
Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Rose Ebène (2021)3/7

Narjesi4/7

Ratings & consensus: Narjesi
Community sentiment: Narjesi
Longevity: Narjesi
Sillage & projection: Narjesi
Value for money: Rose Ebène (2021)
Versatility: Rose Ebène (2021)
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rose Ebène (2021)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose Ebène (2021)Caron

NarjesiThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 34%Had 8%Want 58%

4.44/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 27%Had 4%Want 69%

Category winnerNarjesiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

38%Like

18%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

50 votes

68%Love

16%Like

9%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

107 votes

Category winnerNarjesiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityNarjesi

SillageNarjesi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value19

Category winnerRose Ebène (2021)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

warm spicy92%

smoky84%

rose77%

woody69%

animalic61%

rose100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

musky77%

animalic69%

smoky61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both warm spicy, rose and smoky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomSaffron

Heart3-5 hrs

LeatherTurkish RoseStyraxCoffeeBirch

Base7-10 hrs

PatchouliVetiver

Top

RoseTurkish RoseBulgarian RoseMay RosePink PepperSpicesAldehydeselemi

Heart

Taif RoseGingerPatchouliCorianderBenzoinVetiverChamomileHoney

Base

CivetIncenseAnimal notesCastoreumAmberSpun SugarLeatherMoss

InformationalShared notesLeather, Turkish Rose, Patchouli and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Rose Ebène (2021), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring31

Summer19

Fall96

Winter100

Day42

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter92

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRose Ebène (2021)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex57

Women10

Date 40%Party 26%Casual 19%Work 16%

Men22

Unisex46

Women32

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,352

PerfumerJean Jacques

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#24,722

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRose Ebène (2021)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Caron Rose Ebène flips the script on sweet garden roses by wrapping velvety petals in charred birch, dark leather, and bitter coffee grounds. A sharp prickle of green cardamom cuts through the opening before dense resins take over. It feels grounded, moody, and quietly confident. You will not find powdery grandmother …

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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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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, Rose Ebène (2021) or Narjesi?

Narjesi takes 4 of 7 categories. Rose Ebène (2021) is rated 3.90/5 from 50 votes; Narjesi is rated 4.44/5 from 107 votes. Choose Rose Ebène (2021) for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Narjesi for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Rose Ebène (2021) or Narjesi?

Narjesi lasts longest (Narjesi 87/100, Rose Ebène (2021) 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose Ebène (2021) or Narjesi?

Narjesi projects furthest (Narjesi 79/100, Rose Ebène (2021) 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose Ebène (2021) and Narjesi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, rose and smoky accords. Common notes include Leather, Turkish Rose, Patchouli and Vetiver.

Is Rose Ebène (2021) or Narjesi better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rose Ebène (2021) is the stronger pick. For winter, Rose Ebène (2021) is the stronger pick. Rose Ebène (2021) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Ebène (2021) and Narjesi?

Rose Ebène (2021) has top notes of Cardamom and Saffron, heart notes of Leather, Turkish Rose, Styrax and Coffee, a base of Patchouli and Vetiver. 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.