Fragrance comparison

Rose Poivrée (2020) vs Irth

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 189 ratings analysed

Rose Poivrée (2020)

The Different Company

3.6250 votes

Rank #19,178 RoseAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Irth

Nabeel

4.32139 votes

Rank #6,529 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Irth takes 6 of 7 categories.

Rose Poivrée (2020)
Choose it for a rose and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Irth
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Rose Poivrée (2020)1/7

Irth6/7

Ratings & consensus: Irth
Community sentiment: Irth
Longevity: Irth
Sillage & projection: Irth
Value for money: Irth
Versatility: Rose Poivrée (2020)
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Irth

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rose Poivrée (2020)The Different Company

IrthNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 35%Had 10%Want 56%

4.32/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 42%Had 7%Want 52%

Category winnerIrthRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

20%Like

18%Ok

14%Dislike

10%Hate

50 votes

52%Love

35%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

139 votes

Category winnerIrthMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityIrth

SillageIrth

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value74

Category winnerIrthBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

soft spicy77%

musky69%

woody61%

woody100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

musky69%

rose61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both rose, woody and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperCorianderPink Pepper

Heart

Damask RoseRose

Base

VetiverCivet

Top

Damask RoseSpicesDried FruitsStrawberryPeachCandied FruitsPineappleCoconut

Heart

RoseOudCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmyrisCedarwoodLily of the ValleyVioletIris

Base

White MuskVanillaLeatherAmberAmbergrisCivetGuaiac WoodSandalwood

InformationalShared notesRose and Civet. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer15

Fall69

Winter15

Day100

Night75

Spring76

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRose Poivrée (2020)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex60

Women36

Men36

Unisex54

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,178

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#6,529

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerIrthHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rose Poivrée (2020) by The Different Company offers a striking, spice-forward take on the classic rose. Crafted by Jean-Claude Ellena, it blends sharp black and pink pepper with a dry Damascus rose heart. This is a transparent, airy composition that avoids the typical sweet floral route. It is a compelling choice for …

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Nabeel Irth arrives as a dense, sweet-spicy scent that commands attention. Released in 2023, it merges a heavy dose of dried fruits, strawberry, and cinnamon with a dark base of leather, amber, and incense. It fits best in freezing winter weather, wrapping the wearer in a thick, warm shield of exotic spices and woods.

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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 Poivrée (2020) or Irth?

Irth takes 6 of 7 categories. Rose Poivrée (2020) is rated 3.62/5 from 50 votes; Irth is rated 4.32/5 from 139 votes. Choose Rose Poivrée (2020) for a rose and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Irth for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Rose Poivrée (2020) or Irth?

Irth lasts longest (Irth 72/100, Rose Poivrée (2020) 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose Poivrée (2020) or Irth?

Irth projects furthest (Irth 64/100, Rose Poivrée (2020) 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose Poivrée (2020) and Irth smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Rose and Civet.

Is Rose Poivrée (2020) or Irth better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rose Poivrée (2020) is the stronger pick. For winter, Irth is the stronger pick. Rose Poivrée (2020) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose Poivrée (2020) and Irth?

Rose Poivrée (2020) has top notes of Black Pepper, Coriander and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Damask Rose and Rose, a base of Vetiver and Civet. Irth has top notes of Damask Rose, Spices, Dried Fruits and Strawberry, heart notes of Rose, Oud, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Amyris, a base of White Musk, Vanilla, Leather and Amber.