Fragrance comparison

Tarab vs Regal

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 51 ratings analysed

Tarab

Serge Lutens · 2020

3.7950 votes

Rank #10,924 Rose

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Regal

Beary

5.001 votes

Rank #37,855 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Tarab
Choose it for a rose character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Regal
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.

Tarab2/4

Regal2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tarab
Sillage & projection: Regal
Value for money: Regal
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

RegalBeary

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 7%Had 1%Want 92%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityTarab

SillageRegal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value8

¤ Price value100

Category winnerRegalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose65%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

earthy84%

rose77%

aromatic69%

oud61%

Scent match35%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

AppleRosemary

Heart

Turkish RoseBulgarian Rose

Base

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesTurkish Rose, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha 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

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex56

Women38

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,924

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2020

Reviews22

Overall rank#37,855

PerfumerFahran S Ali, Mahran S Ali

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Beary Regal hits the skin with a crisp, sour apple crunch backed by a green streak of rosemary. This is not a sweet, juvenile fruit basket. The scent quickly develops a dry, woody backbone as Turkish and Bulgarian roses bloom, bringing a dark, thorny floral texture. On the skin, the base layers of cypriol oil and eart…

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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 Regal?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Tarab is rated 3.79/5 from 50 votes; Regal is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Tarab for a rose character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Regal for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Tarab or Regal?

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

Which projects more, Tarab or Regal?

Regal projects furthest (Regal 75/100, Tarab 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tarab and Regal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Patchouli.

Is Tarab or Regal better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Tarab and Regal?

Tarab features Cambodian Oud, Turkish Rose, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Pine needles and Cedar. Regal has top notes of Apple and Rosemary, heart notes of Turkish Rose and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud).