Fragrance comparison

Atrevida vs Maghateer

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 149 ratings analysed

Atrevida

Marilyn Miglin

3.9213 votes

Rank #40,112 AromaticWoody

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38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Maghateer

Nabeel

4.13136 votes

Rank #6,392 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maghateer takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Atrevida2/5

Maghateer3/5

Ratings & consensus: Maghateer
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Atrevida
Sillage & projection: Atrevida
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

AtrevidaMarilyn Miglin

MaghateerNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 38%Had 2%Want 60%

4.13/ 5 · 136 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerMaghateerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

31%Like

15%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

13 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

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityAtrevida

SillageAtrevida

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

aromatic100%

woody91%

warm spicy83%

earthy74%

amber65%

patchouli56%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

smoky61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

CorianderCardamomPineapple Leaf

Heart2 to 4 hours

Italian IrisGeraniumYlang-YlangRoseJasmine

Base6 to 8 hours

LabdanumPatchouliJava vetiver oilHyacinth

Top

SpicesCinnamonNutmegCardamomRoseBulgarian RoseTurkish RoseDamask Rose

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherStyraxSweet NotesVanillaBenzoinGingerClove

Base

Spun SugarCastoreumIncenseGuaiac WoodCaramelAmberLabdanumMoss

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Rose and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Atrevida, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring44

Summer22

Fall94

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

Men56

Unisex35

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,112

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#6,392

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerMaghateerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Atrevida by Marilyn Miglin is a dark, herbal floral green fragrance originally released in 1998. It opens with a sharp burst of crushed coriander, pungent cardamom, and tart pineapple leaf that feels immediately crisp and bracing. As the initial sharpness settles, a dense floral core emerges, led by earthy Italian iri…

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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, Atrevida or Maghateer?

Maghateer takes 3 of 5 categories. Atrevida is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes; Maghateer is rated 4.13/5 from 136 votes. Choose Atrevida for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Maghateer for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Atrevida or Maghateer?

Atrevida lasts longest (Atrevida 90/100, Maghateer 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Atrevida or Maghateer?

Atrevida projects furthest (Atrevida 73/100, Maghateer 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Atrevida and Maghateer smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Rose and Labdanum.

Is Atrevida or Maghateer better for summer or winter?

Atrevida suits evening wear; Maghateer suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Atrevida and Maghateer?

Atrevida has top notes of Coriander, Cardamom and Pineapple Leaf, heart notes of Italian Iris, Geranium, Ylang-Ylang and Rose, a base of Labdanum, Patchouli, Java vetiver oil and Hyacinth. 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.