Fragrance comparison

Elixir vs Maghateer

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,148 ratings analysed

Elixir

Penhaligon's

3.931,012 votes

Rank #1,384 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Maghateer

Nabeel

4.13136 votes

Rank #6,669 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maghateer takes 5 of 7 categories.

Elixir
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Maghateer
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Elixir2/7

Maghateer5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ElixirPenhaligon's

MaghateerNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 1,012 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

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

41%Love

43%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

847 votes

55%Love

21%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

136 votes

Category winnerElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ 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

woody100%

warm spicy91%

amber83%

smoky74%

balsamic65%

aromatic56%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

smoky61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

EucalyptusCardamomCinnamon

Heart

Turkey Red RoseMaceOrange BlossomEgyptian Jasmine

Base

IncenseCedarBenzoinBrazilian RosewoodRed SandalwoodGuaiac WoodTonka BeanVanilla

Top

SpicesCinnamonNutmegCardamomRoseBulgarian RoseTurkish RoseDamask Rose

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherStyraxSweet NotesVanillaBenzoinGingerClove

Base

Spun SugarCastoreumIncenseGuaiac WoodCaramelAmberLabdanumMoss

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Cinnamon, Incense and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring36

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring44

Summer22

Fall94

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Category winnerMaghateerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex72

Women8

Men56

Unisex35

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,384

PerfumerOlivia Giacobetti

Launched—

Reviews123

Overall rank#6,669

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Elixir is a cool, smoky incense fragrance with cardamom, cinnamon, rose and woods wrapped in a steamy eucalyptus lift. Reviewers often describe it as church incense with the windows open, a mix of old stone, warm spice, Turkish bath air and soft rose rather than a heavy resin bomb. It suits people who like atmospheric…

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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, Elixir or Maghateer?

Maghateer takes 5 of 7 categories. Elixir is rated 3.93/5 from 1,012 votes; Maghateer is rated 4.13/5 from 136 votes. Choose Elixir for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. 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, Elixir or Maghateer?

Maghateer lasts longest (Maghateer 77/100, Elixir 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elixir or Maghateer?

Maghateer projects furthest (Maghateer 70/100, Elixir 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elixir and Maghateer smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Cinnamon, Incense and Benzoin.

Is Elixir or Maghateer better for summer or winter?

For summer, Maghateer is the stronger pick. For winter, Elixir is the stronger pick. Maghateer suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elixir and Maghateer?

Elixir has top notes of Eucalyptus, Cardamom and Cinnamon, heart notes of Turkey Red Rose, Mace, Orange Blossom and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Incense, Cedar, Benzoin and Brazilian Rosewood. 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.