Blue Sapphire vs Nabeel by Nabeel
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Blue Sapphire takes 5 of 7 categories.
Blue SapphireChoose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Nabeel by NabeelChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Blue Sapphire5/7
Nabeel by Nabeel2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Blue Sapphire
- Community sentiment
- Blue Sapphire
- Longevity
- Blue Sapphire
- Sillage & projection
- Blue Sapphire
- Value for money
- Nabeel by Nabeel
- Versatility
- Nabeel by Nabeel
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Blue Sapphire
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Blue SapphireBoadicea the VictoriousNabeel by NabeelNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.19/ 5 · 922 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
3.78/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 53%Had 9%Want 39%
Category winnerBlue SapphireRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate56%Love
24%Like
7%Ok
8%Dislike
5%Hate
922 votes
31%Love
44%Like
3%Ok
16%Dislike
6%Hate
32 votes
Category winnerBlue SapphireMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBlue Sapphire
SillageBlue Sapphire
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNabeel by NabeelBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
herbal96%
oud88%
floral86%
citrus79%
warm spicy76%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
white floral84%
animalic77%
aromatic69%
leather61%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both aromatic and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonChamomileSageMarigoldSaffron
Heart
RoseIndian JasmineMagnolia
Base
Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliAmber
Top
RoseBergamotSaffronMarigoldJasmineOriental notesWhite FlowersLemon
Heart
HoneyYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyCardamonSageCedarCashmere Wood
Base
LeatherPatchouliAmberOakmossAnimal notesWhite MuskGurjan balsamVetiver
InformationalShared notesLemon, Sage, Marigold and Saffron. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring82
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring71
Summer29
Fall100
Winter93
Day100
Night46
Category winnerNabeel by NabeelMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#595
PerfumerChristian Provenzano
Launched2013
Reviews146
Overall rank#20,535
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerBlue SapphireHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlue Sapphire opens with a tart burst of lemon, medicinal chamomile, and bittersweet saffron before settling into a deep heart of Indian jasmine and rose. The dry-down relies heavily on dark agarwood, earthy patchouli, and warm amber, creating a dense aromatic profile for cold weather and formal evening events.
Reviews →Nabeel by Nabeel delivers a dry, resinous burst of rose and marigold that anchors a traditional Arabic woody profile. This unisex spray feels heavy and soapy, making it ideal for crisp autumn evenings when you want a rich bubble of saffron and cedar wood to wrap around a warm wool coat.
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, Blue Sapphire or Nabeel by Nabeel?
Blue Sapphire takes 5 of 7 categories. Blue Sapphire is rated 4.19/5 from 922 votes; Nabeel by Nabeel is rated 3.78/5 from 32 votes. Choose Blue Sapphire for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Nabeel by Nabeel for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Blue Sapphire or Nabeel by Nabeel?
Blue Sapphire lasts longest (Blue Sapphire 85/100, Nabeel by Nabeel 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Blue Sapphire or Nabeel by Nabeel?
Blue Sapphire projects furthest (Blue Sapphire 78/100, Nabeel by Nabeel 74/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Blue Sapphire and Nabeel by Nabeel smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Sage, Marigold and Saffron.
Is Blue Sapphire or Nabeel by Nabeel better for summer or winter?
For summer, Nabeel by Nabeel is the stronger pick. For winter, Blue Sapphire is the stronger pick. Nabeel by Nabeel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Blue Sapphire and Nabeel by Nabeel?
Blue Sapphire has top notes of Lemon, Chamomile, Sage and Marigold, heart notes of Rose, Indian Jasmine and Magnolia, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli and Amber. Nabeel by Nabeel has top notes of Rose, Bergamot, Saffron and Marigold, heart notes of Honey, Ylang-Ylang, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cardamon, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Amber and Oakmoss.
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