Fragrance comparison

Epic vs Nabeel by Nabeel

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 52 ratings analysed

Epic

Blackglama

3.9020 votes

Rank #24,292 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Nabeel by Nabeel

Nabeel

3.7832 votes

Rank #20,468 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nabeel by Nabeel takes 3 of 4 categories.

Epic
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Nabeel by Nabeel
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Epic1/4

Nabeel by Nabeel3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EpicBlackglama

Nabeel by NabeelNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 32%Had 11%Want 57%

3.78/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 53%Had 9%Want 39%

Category winnerEpicRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

31%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

6%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityNabeel by Nabeel

SillageNabeel by Nabeel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value73

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

fresh84%

powdery77%

fruity69%

earthy61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

white floral84%

animalic77%

aromatic69%

leather61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SageApricotYlang-YlangBergamot

Heart

OsmanthusPeonyLily-of-the-ValleyOrchid

Base

OakmossSandalwoodAmberPatchouli

Top

RoseBergamotSaffronMarigoldJasmineOriental notesWhite FlowersLemon

Heart

HoneyYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyCardamonSageCedarCashmere Wood

Base

LeatherPatchouliAmberOakmossAnimal notesWhite MuskGurjan balsamVetiver

InformationalShared notesSage, Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot and Lily-of-the-Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring71

Summer29

Fall100

Winter93

Day100

Night46

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex40

Women40

Men8

Unisex17

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,292

PerfumerVincent Kuczinski

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#20,468

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerNabeel by NabeelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blackglama Epic hits the skin with a sharp, herbal pop of sage and tart apricot before settling into a warm floral heart of osmanthus, peony, and lily-of-the-valley. Created by perfumer Vincent Kuczinski in 2013, this oriental floral avoids modern sugary cliches by grounding its lush garden blossoms in an earthy base …

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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.

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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, Epic or Nabeel by Nabeel?

Nabeel by Nabeel takes 3 of 4 categories. Epic is rated 3.90/5 from 20 votes; Nabeel by Nabeel is rated 3.78/5 from 32 votes. Choose Epic for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, day or night wear. Choose Nabeel by Nabeel for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Epic or Nabeel by Nabeel?

Nabeel by Nabeel lasts longest (Nabeel by Nabeel 75/100, Epic 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Epic or Nabeel by Nabeel?

Nabeel by Nabeel projects furthest (Nabeel by Nabeel 74/100, Epic 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Epic and Nabeel by Nabeel smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Sage, Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Epic or Nabeel by Nabeel better for summer or winter?

Epic suits day or night wear; Nabeel by Nabeel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Epic and Nabeel by Nabeel?

Epic has top notes of Sage, Apricot, Ylang-Ylang and Bergamot, heart notes of Osmanthus, Peony, Lily-of-the-Valley and Orchid, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Amber and Patchouli. 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.