Fragrance comparison

Absolute Thrill vs Maghateer

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 137 ratings analysed

Absolute Thrill

Unscripted

5.001 votes

Rank #48,907 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Maghateer

Nabeel

4.13136 votes

Rank #6,684 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maghateer takes 4 of 4 categories.

Absolute Thrill
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character.
Maghateer
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Absolute Thrill0/4

Maghateer4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Absolute ThrillUnscripted

MaghateerNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

4.13/ 5 · 136 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

55%Love

21%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

136 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityMaghateer

SillageMaghateer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value79

Category winnerMaghateerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

fruity84%

earthy77%

aromatic69%

musky61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

smoky61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

BlackcurrantGingerBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

Pink PepperPatchouliCardamom

Base2 to 4 hours

OakmossVetiverMusk

Top

SpicesCinnamonNutmegCardamomRoseBulgarian RoseTurkish RoseDamask Rose

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherStyraxSweet NotesVanillaBenzoinGingerClove

Base

Spun SugarCastoreumIncenseGuaiac WoodCaramelAmberLabdanumMoss

InformationalShared notesGinger and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Absolute Thrill, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night–

Spring44

Summer22

Fall94

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men56

Unisex35

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,907

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#6,684

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerMaghateerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Absolute Thrill by Unscripted delivers a crisp, tart introduction led by blackcurrant and bergamot, balanced by a sharp kick of fresh ginger. As the opening brightness settles, warm cardamom and crackling pink pepper join an earthy patchouli core. This gives the fragrance a lively, textured spice that feels energetic …

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Maghateer by Nabeel delivers a potent blend of dark leather, sweet caramel, and warm spices on a woody backbone. This unisex fragrance caters to fans of dense Middle Eastern compositions. It performs exceptionally well in freezing winter conditions and is best suited for formal evening wear.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Absolute Thrill or Maghateer?

Maghateer takes 4 of 4 categories. Absolute Thrill is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Maghateer is rated 4.13/5 from 136 votes. Choose Absolute Thrill for a woody and fresh spicy character. Choose Maghateer for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Absolute Thrill or Maghateer?

Maghateer lasts longest (Maghateer 77/100, Absolute Thrill 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Absolute Thrill or Maghateer?

Maghateer projects furthest (Maghateer 70/100, Absolute Thrill 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Absolute Thrill and Maghateer smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Ginger and Cardamom.

Is Absolute Thrill or Maghateer better for summer or winter?

Absolute Thrill suits daytime wear; Maghateer suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Absolute Thrill and Maghateer?

Absolute Thrill has top notes of Blackcurrant, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Patchouli and Cardamom, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver and Musk. Maghateer has top notes of Spices, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Cardamom, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Styrax and Sweet Notes, a base of Spun Sugar, Castoreum, Incense and Guaiac Wood.