Fragrance comparison

Black Angel vs Maghateer

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 294 ratings analysed

Black Angel

Mark Buxton · 2008

3.96158 votes

Rank #13,935 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Maghateer

Nabeel

4.13136 votes

Rank #6,392 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maghateer takes 5 of 7 categories.

Black Angel
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Maghateer
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Black Angel2/7

Maghateer5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black AngelMark Buxton

MaghateerNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 158 votes

Have 39%Had 15%Want 47%

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

31%Love

42%Like

20%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

142 votes

55%Love

21%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

136 votes

Category winnerBlack AngelMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityMaghateer

SillageMaghateer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value79

Category winnerMaghateerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

patchouli77%

woody69%

fresh61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

smoky61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both amber, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

GingerCitrusesCardamomMandarin OrangeRosemaryBergamotCorianderOrange

Heart1 to 2 hours

NutmegOrris RootJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base3 to 4 hours

AmberGuaiac WoodStyraxPatchouli

Top

SpicesCinnamonNutmegCardamomRoseBulgarian RoseTurkish RoseDamask Rose

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherStyraxSweet NotesVanillaBenzoinGingerClove

Base

Spun SugarCastoreumIncenseGuaiac WoodCaramelAmberLabdanumMoss

InformationalShared notesGinger, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Amber. Durations are only published for Black Angel, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer47

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night77

Spring44

Summer22

Fall94

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Category winnerBlack AngelMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex63

Women14

Men56

Unisex35

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,935

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched2008

Reviews9

Overall rank#6,392

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerMaghateerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Angel by Mark Buxton is an aromatic citrus fragrance that pairs brisk orchard fruit with a dark, resinous foundation. The opening delivers a crisp burst of mandarin orange, bergamot, and spicy ginger, sharpened by rosemary, coriander, and green cardamom. As that initial sparkle softens, culinary nutmeg and powde…

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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, Black Angel or Maghateer?

Maghateer takes 5 of 7 categories. Black Angel is rated 3.96/5 from 158 votes; Maghateer is rated 4.13/5 from 136 votes. Choose Black Angel for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Maghateer for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Angel or Maghateer?

Maghateer lasts longest (Maghateer 77/100, Black Angel 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Angel or Maghateer?

Maghateer projects furthest (Maghateer 70/100, Black Angel 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Angel and Maghateer smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Ginger, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Amber.

Is Black Angel or Maghateer better for summer or winter?

For summer, Black Angel is the stronger pick. For winter, Maghateer is the stronger pick. Black Angel suits daytime wear; Maghateer suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Angel and Maghateer?

Black Angel has top notes of Ginger, Citruses, Cardamom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Nutmeg, Orris Root, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Amber, Guaiac Wood, Styrax and Patchouli. 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.