Fragrance comparison

Bin Shaikh vs Nazeeh

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 318 ratings analysed

5 wins

Bin Shaikh

Ahmed Al Maghribi

4.35281 votes

Rank #234 OudAmber

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19%scent match

Clearly different

Nazeeh

Junaid Perfumes

3.9737 votes

Rank #16,351 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bin Shaikh takes 5 of 7 categories.

Bin Shaikh
Choose it for a oud and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Nazeeh
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.

Bin Shaikh5/7

Nazeeh2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bin ShaikhAhmed Al Maghribi

NazeehJunaid Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.35/ 5 · 281 votes

Have 45%Had 6%Want 49%

3.97/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 45%Had 29%Want 26%

Category winnerBin ShaikhRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

20%Like

9%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

192 votes

24%Love

62%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerBin ShaikhMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityBin Shaikh

SillageBin Shaikh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value79

Category winnerNazeehBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

musky69%

rose61%

woody100%

citrus92%

marine84%

aromatic77%

oud69%

lavender61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both oud

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronRoseoak mossLavenderCitruses

Heart

SugarBakhoorJasmineOrchidViolet

Base

Agarwood (Oud)AmberAmbroxanPatchouliWhite Musk

Top

CitrusesSea NotesLavender

Heart

SandalwoodPatchouli

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Musk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Citruses, Agarwood (Oud) 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

Spring52

Summer17

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer77

Fall69

Winter100

Day77

Night100

Category winnerNazeehMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex22

Women3

Men74

Unisex21

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#234

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews89

Overall rank#16,351

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerBin ShaikhHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bin Shaikh opens dense and dramatic, with saffron, rose and a dark oud smoke that can feel plush, spicy and slightly sweet from the start. As it settles, the bakhoor, sugar and amber come forward, giving it a richer, smoother trail. It reads like a bold Middle Eastern rose oud with real presence. Best for cooler weath…

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Nazeeh by Junaid Perfumes balances a sharp, citrusy opening with a grounding base of agarwood and musk. This oriental fougere feels classic and mature, making it a reliable choice for cooler days when you want a scent that projects professionalism. It sits nicely on the skin, offering a distinct woody profile that avo…

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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, Bin Shaikh or Nazeeh?

Bin Shaikh takes 5 of 7 categories. Bin Shaikh is rated 4.35/5 from 281 votes; Nazeeh is rated 3.97/5 from 37 votes. Choose Bin Shaikh for a oud and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Nazeeh for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bin Shaikh or Nazeeh?

Bin Shaikh lasts longest (Bin Shaikh 88/100, Nazeeh 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bin Shaikh or Nazeeh?

Bin Shaikh projects furthest (Bin Shaikh 80/100, Nazeeh 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bin Shaikh and Nazeeh smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud accords. Common notes include Lavender, Citruses, Agarwood (Oud) and Patchouli.

Is Bin Shaikh or Nazeeh better for summer or winter?

For summer, Nazeeh is the stronger pick. For winter, Bin Shaikh is the stronger pick. Nazeeh suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bin Shaikh and Nazeeh?

Bin Shaikh has top notes of Saffron, Rose, oak moss and Lavender, heart notes of Sugar, Bakhoor, Jasmine and Orchid, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Amber, Ambroxan and Patchouli. Nazeeh has top notes of Citruses, Sea Notes and Lavender, heart notes of Sandalwood and Patchouli, a base of Agarwood (Oud) and Musk.