Active vs Sabeel
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Sabeel takes 3 of 4 categories.
ActiveChoose it for a powdery and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
SabeelChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Active1/4
Sabeel3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Sabeel
- Sillage & projection
- Sabeel
- Value for money
- Active
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Sabeel
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ActivePROUDSabeelMawwal ArabiaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.67/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 63%Had 25%Want 13%
5.00/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 52%Had 0%Want 48%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate78%Love
11%Like
11%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySabeel
SillageSabeel
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerActiveBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpowdery100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
sweet69%
violet61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
violet84%
rose77%
woody69%
patchouli61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
BergamotNutmeg
Heart2-4 hrs
LavenderVioletPear
Base6-8+ hrs
Tonka BeanMuskSandalwood
Top
juniper berryPearOlibanumSaffronCorianderBergamotArtemisia
Heart
Clary SageVioletRoseNutmegCinnamonJasmine
Base
PatchouliAmberSandalwoodVanillaCedarwood
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Nutmeg, Violet and Pear. Durations are only published for Active, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring25
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Spring80
Summer80
Fall100
Winter100
Day80
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#41,260
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#37,908
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSabeelHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotActive by PROUD delivers an approachable blend of crisp citrus, gentle spices, and soothing powdery florals. Right from the initial spray, zesty bergamot mixes with a pinch of grated nutmeg before relaxing into a soft heart of French lavender, sweet violet petals, and subtle pear. The scent glides into a warm, cozy ba…
Reviews →Sabeel is a spiced aromatic woody floral with a bright, herbal opening and a softer, warmer base. Juniper, bergamot, saffron and olibanum give it lift at first, then violet, rose and cinnamon add texture before patchouli, sandalwood and vanilla smooth it out. It looks suited to someone who wants a feminine scent with …
Reviews →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, Active or Sabeel?
Sabeel takes 3 of 4 categories. Active is rated 4.67/5 from 9 votes; Sabeel is rated 5.00/5 from 8 votes. Choose Active for a powdery and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sabeel for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Active or Sabeel?
Sabeel lasts longest (Sabeel 80/100, Active 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Active or Sabeel?
Sabeel projects furthest (Sabeel 75/100, Active 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Active and Sabeel smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Nutmeg, Violet and Pear.
Is Active or Sabeel better for summer or winter?
Active suits evening wear; Sabeel suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Active and Sabeel?
Active has top notes of Bergamot and Nutmeg, heart notes of Lavender, Violet and Pear, a base of Tonka Bean, Musk and Sandalwood. Sabeel has top notes of juniper berry, Pear, Olibanum and Saffron, heart notes of Clary Sage, Violet, Rose and Nutmeg, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Sandalwood and Vanilla.
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