Fragrance comparison

Tarab vs Boadicea Nemer

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 461 ratings analysed

Tarab

Serge Lutens · 2020

3.7950 votes

Rank #10,924 Rose

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Boadicea Nemer

Boadicea the Victorious

4.30411 votes

Rank #1,686 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Boadicea Nemer takes 3 of 5 categories.

Tarab
Choose it for a rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Boadicea Nemer
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Tarab2/5

Boadicea Nemer3/5

Ratings & consensus: Boadicea Nemer
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tarab
Sillage & projection: Tarab
Value for money: Boadicea Nemer
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Boadicea Nemer

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TarabSerge Lutens

Boadicea NemerBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 7%Had 1%Want 92%

4.30/ 5 · 411 votes

Have 42%Had 10%Want 48%

Category winnerBoadicea NemerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

13%Like

22%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

60%Love

22%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

411 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityTarab

SillageTarab

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value8

¤ Price value27

Category winnerBoadicea NemerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose65%

woody100%

rose92%

earthy84%

warm spicy77%

mossy69%

citrus61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both rose

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Cambodian OudTurkish RoseCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPine needlesCedarPatchouliCandied Fruits

No top / heart / base split published

Top

SaffronLemongrassBlack PepperYlang-Ylang

Heart

Moroccan RoseTurkish RoseRose

Base

MossCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmberPatchouliSandalwoodMuskCashmere WoodCedar

InformationalShared notesTurkish Rose, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Cedar and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer40

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring86

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex56

Women38

Men30

Unisex54

Women16

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,924

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2020

Reviews22

Overall rank#1,686

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews47

Category winnerBoadicea NemerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tarab by Serge Lutens is a bold, resinous fragrance that highlights the deep intensity of Turkish rose and Cambodian oud. Launched in 2020, this composition leans into a dark, woody profile that feels sophisticated on the skin. It is best suited for cold weather and formal evening wear, offering a lingering presence f…

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Boadicea Nemer opens with a sharp burst of lemongrass, black pepper, and warm saffron before revealing a dense floral heart of Turkish rose and Moroccan rose. As the initial brightness settles, earthy cypriol oil, dark patchouli, and oakmoss wrap around creamy sandalwood and golden amber. The scent sits heavy and opul…

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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, Tarab or Boadicea Nemer?

Boadicea Nemer takes 3 of 5 categories. Tarab is rated 3.79/5 from 50 votes; Boadicea Nemer is rated 4.30/5 from 411 votes. Choose Tarab for a rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Boadicea Nemer for a woody and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Tarab or Boadicea Nemer?

Tarab lasts longest (Tarab 84/100, Boadicea Nemer 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tarab or Boadicea Nemer?

Tarab projects furthest (Tarab 70/100, Boadicea Nemer 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tarab and Boadicea Nemer smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Cedar and Patchouli.

Is Tarab or Boadicea Nemer better for summer or winter?

Tarab suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tarab and Boadicea Nemer?

Tarab features Cambodian Oud, Turkish Rose, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Pine needles and Cedar. Boadicea Nemer has top notes of Saffron, Lemongrass, Black Pepper and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Moroccan Rose, Turkish Rose and Rose, a base of Moss, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Amber and Patchouli.