Fragrance comparison

Elixir Man vs Maghateer

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 168 ratings analysed

Elixir Man

Mahogany

4.1932 votes

Rank #32,359 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Maghateer

Nabeel

4.13136 votes

Rank #6,669 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maghateer takes 4 of 7 categories.

Elixir Man
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Maghateer
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Elixir Man3/7

Maghateer4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Elixir ManMahogany

MaghateerNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%

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

50%Love

31%Like

9%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

32 votes

55%Love

21%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

136 votes

Category winnerElixir ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityElixir Man

SillageMaghateer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value79

Category winnerMaghateerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

lavender77%

woody69%

earthy61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

smoky61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PomeloGingerCardamom

Heart

LavenderNutmegelemiGalbanum

Base

PatchouliVetiverMuskOakmossAmber

Top

SpicesCinnamonNutmegCardamomRoseBulgarian RoseTurkish RoseDamask Rose

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherStyraxSweet NotesVanillaBenzoinGingerClove

Base

Spun SugarCastoreumIncenseGuaiac WoodCaramelAmberLabdanumMoss

InformationalShared notesGinger, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring79

Summer17

Fall83

Winter100

Day62

Night100

Spring44

Summer22

Fall94

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Category winnerElixir ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

Men56

Unisex35

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,359

PerfumerRoland Theil

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,669

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerMaghateerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mahogany Elixir Man opens with a sharp burst of pomelo and ginger, settling into a spicy heart of cardamom and lavender. Warm amber, vetiver, and patchouli ground the base, creating a classic fougere structure. It is designed for men seeking a clean, office-friendly aroma that feels modern yet familiar.

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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 Man or Maghateer?

Maghateer takes 4 of 7 categories. Elixir Man is rated 4.19/5 from 32 votes; Maghateer is rated 4.13/5 from 136 votes. Choose Elixir Man for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Maghateer for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Elixir Man or Maghateer?

They last about the same: Elixir Man 79/100, Maghateer 77/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Elixir Man or Maghateer?

Maghateer projects furthest (Maghateer 70/100, Elixir Man 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elixir Man and Maghateer smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Ginger, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Amber.

Is Elixir Man or Maghateer better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Elixir Man and Maghateer?

Elixir Man has top notes of Pomelo, Ginger and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Nutmeg, elemi and Galbanum, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Musk and Oakmoss. 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.