Fragrance comparison

Tarab vs Nagud

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 160 ratings analysed

3 wins

Tarab

Serge Lutens · 2020

3.7950 votes

Rank #10,924 Rose

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Nagud

Bois 1920

3.72110 votes

Rank #12,307 Warm SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tarab takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Tarab3/5

Nagud2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TarabSerge Lutens

NagudBois 1920

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 7%Had 1%Want 92%

3.72/ 5 · 110 votes

Have 29%Had 9%Want 62%

Category winnerTarabRating 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

40%Love

29%Like

8%Ok

17%Dislike

7%Hate

90 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityTarab

SillageNagud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value8

¤ Price value40

Category winnerNagudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose65%

warm spicy100%

rose92%

woody84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match38%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

SaffronBergamotLemon

Heart

Turkish RoseGeraniumMyrrhYlang-Ylang

Base

IncenseCypriol Oil or NagarmothaSandalwoodPatchouliVanillaCedar

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

Spring68

Summer18

Fall95

Winter100

Day76

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex56

Women38

Men44

Unisex51

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,924

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2020

Reviews22

Overall rank#12,307

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerTarabHigher 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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Nagud opens with bright bergamot and lemon, but the mood turns warm quickly. Saffron, Turkish rose and myrrh give it a spicy floral core, while incense, sandalwood, patchouli and vanilla create a dense, resinous drydown. It suits shoppers who enjoy bold rose-amber woods with real presence. Sample first if you prefer …

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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 Nagud?

Tarab takes 3 of 5 categories. Tarab is rated 3.79/5 from 50 votes; Nagud is rated 3.72/5 from 110 votes. Choose Tarab for a rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Nagud for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Tarab or Nagud?

They last about the same: Tarab 84/100, Nagud 83/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Tarab or Nagud?

Nagud projects furthest (Nagud 80/100, Tarab 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tarab and Nagud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Cedar and Patchouli.

Is Tarab or Nagud better for summer or winter?

Tarab suits evening wear; Nagud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tarab and Nagud?

Tarab features Cambodian Oud, Turkish Rose, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Pine needles and Cedar. Nagud has top notes of Saffron, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Geranium, Myrrh and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Incense, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Sandalwood and Patchouli.