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Carbon Sapphire vs Teef

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

Updated 99 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Carbon Sapphire takes 4 of 4 categories.

  • Carbon Sapphire

    Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

  • Teef

    Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Carbon Sapphire4/4
Teef0/4
Ratings & consensus
Carbon Sapphire
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Carbon Sapphire
Sillage & projection
Carbon Sapphire
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Carbon Sapphire

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Carbon SapphireBoadicea the Victorious
TeefNabeel
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.61/ 5 · 87 votes
Have 35%Had 7%Want 58%
3.67/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 41%Had 24%Want 35%
Category winnerCarbon SapphireRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
72%Love
18%Like
8%Ok
0%Dislike
1%Hate

87 votes

25%Love
42%Like
8%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity83
〰 Sillage72
♥ Love / hate90
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate67
Category winners

LongevityCarbon Sapphire

SillageCarbon Sapphire

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value19
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
rose92%
oud84%
warm spicy77%
amber69%
earthy61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
rose84%
powdery77%
fresh spicy69%
aromatic61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and rose

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Bulgarian RoseGeraniumPalisander RosewoodEgyptian Jasmine
Heart
Rose de MaiSaffron
Base
Agarwood (Oud)Crystal AmberCypriol Oil or NagarmothaMuskSandalwoodGuaiac WoodCashmere WoodPatchouli
Top
GeraniumBergamot
Heart
SaffronBulgarian Rose
Base
MuskAmberSandalwoodPatchouliVanilla
InformationalShared notesBulgarian Rose, Geranium, Saffron and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring77
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring67
Summer100
Fall67
Winter67
Day100
Night67
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men58
Unisex36
Women6
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,530

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#46,418

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerCarbon SapphireHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carbon Sapphire opens with a sharp burst of Bulgarian rose and herbal geranium before settling into a dense heart of Rose de Mai and bittersweet saffron. As the fragrance warms on skin, smoky Oud Assafi combines with earthy cypriol oil, dark guaiac wood, and dry amber to create a heavy resinous aura. The texture feels…

Reviews →

Teef by Nabeel offers a warm spicy and woody olfactory experience designed for both men and women. The fragrance starts with a crisp blast of bergamot and herbaceous geranium. It soon develops into a rich heart of saffron and bulgarian rose, settling into a dense base of vanilla, patchouli, and clean musk.

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Carbon Sapphire or Teef?

Carbon Sapphire takes 4 of 4 categories. Carbon Sapphire is rated 4.61/5 from 87 votes; Teef is rated 3.67/5 from 12 votes. Choose Carbon Sapphire for a woody and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Teef for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Carbon Sapphire or Teef?

Carbon Sapphire lasts longest (Carbon Sapphire 83/100, Teef 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carbon Sapphire or Teef?

Projection is very close: Carbon Sapphire 72/100, Teef 70/100 for sillage.

Do Carbon Sapphire and Teef smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and rose accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Geranium, Saffron and Musk.

Is Carbon Sapphire or Teef better for summer or winter?

Teef suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Carbon Sapphire and Teef?

Carbon Sapphire has top notes of Bulgarian Rose, Geranium, Palisander Rosewood and Egyptian Jasmine, heart notes of Rose de Mai and Saffron, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Crystal Amber, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Musk. Teef has top notes of Geranium and Bergamot, heart notes of Saffron and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood and Patchouli.

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