Fragrance comparison

Alhambra vs Maghateer

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 143 ratings analysed

Alhambra

Paolo Gigli

4.717 votes

Rank #42,148 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Maghateer

Nabeel

4.13136 votes

Rank #6,031 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Alhambra
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Maghateer
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Alhambra2/4

Maghateer2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Alhambra
Sillage & projection: Alhambra
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

AlhambraPaolo Gigli

MaghateerNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 15%Had 4%Want 81%

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

71%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · 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

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate93

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityAlhambra

SillageAlhambra

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%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

musky77%

patchouli69%

oud61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

smoky61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Amalfi LemonMintGeranium

Heart3-4 hrs

PatchouliGuaiac WoodAgarwood (Oud)Vetiver

Base8-10 hrs

MuskAmber

Top

SpicesCinnamonNutmegCardamomRoseBulgarian RoseTurkish RoseDamask Rose

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherStyraxSweet NotesVanillaBenzoinGingerClove

Base

Spun SugarCastoreumIncenseGuaiac WoodCaramelAmberLabdanumMoss

InformationalShared notesGuaiac Wood, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber. Durations are only published for Alhambra, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night79

Spring44

Summer22

Fall94

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Work 36%Casual 28%Date 23%Party 13%

Men56

Unisex35

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,148

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,031

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerMaghateerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paolo Gigli Alhambra hits skin with an unexpected snap. Crisp Amalfi lemon and cooling garden mint jump forward right away. It feels brisk. Then, earthy patchouli and smoky guaiac wood anchor the profile into something dense, resinous, and deeply masculine. A faint touch of floral geranium prevents the opening from sm…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Alhambra or Maghateer?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Alhambra is rated 4.71/5 from 7 votes; Maghateer is rated 4.13/5 from 136 votes. Choose Alhambra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Maghateer for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Alhambra or Maghateer?

Alhambra lasts longest (Alhambra 87/100, Maghateer 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alhambra or Maghateer?

Alhambra projects furthest (Alhambra 82/100, Maghateer 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alhambra and Maghateer smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Guaiac Wood, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber.

Is Alhambra or Maghateer better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Alhambra and Maghateer?

Alhambra has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Mint and Geranium, heart notes of Patchouli, Guaiac Wood, Agarwood (Oud) and Vetiver, a base of Musk and Amber. 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.