Fragrance comparison

Eureka vs Maghateer

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 278 ratings analysed

Eureka

Reinvented

4.03142 votes

Rank #4,737 Warm SpicyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Maghateer

Nabeel

4.13136 votes

Rank #6,684 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Eureka
Choose it for a warm spicy and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, 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.

Eureka3/7

Maghateer3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EurekaReinvented

MaghateerNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 75%

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

38%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

39 votes

55%Love

21%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

136 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityEureka

SillageMaghateer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value79

Category winnerMaghateerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

patchouli92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

ozonic69%

white floral61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

smoky61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Violet LeafBergamotCoffee

Heart

NutmegJasmineCardamomBlack Pepper

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodTolu BalsamStyrax

Top

SpicesCinnamonNutmegCardamomRoseBulgarian RoseTurkish RoseDamask Rose

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherStyraxSweet NotesVanillaBenzoinGingerClove

Base

Spun SugarCastoreumIncenseGuaiac WoodCaramelAmberLabdanumMoss

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Cardamom and Styrax. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer29

Fall100

Winter88

Day92

Night100

Spring44

Summer22

Fall94

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Category winnerEurekaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men24

Unisex60

Women16

Men56

Unisex35

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,737

PerfumerCristian Calabro

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#6,684

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerEurekaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eureka is a spicy, woody scent with a bright violet leaf and bergamot lift, then an unexpected coffee twist that can read slightly cola-like on skin. The heart turns nutmeg-forward with cardamom and pepper, before settling into patchouli, sandalwood and resinous balsams. It is the kind of perfume that can feel smooth …

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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, Eureka or Maghateer?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Eureka is rated 4.03/5 from 142 votes; Maghateer is rated 4.13/5 from 136 votes. Choose Eureka for a warm spicy and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, 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, Eureka or Maghateer?

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

Which projects more, Eureka or Maghateer?

Projection is very close: Maghateer 70/100, Eureka 69/100 for sillage.

Do Eureka and Maghateer smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Cardamom and Styrax.

Is Eureka or Maghateer better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Eureka and Maghateer?

Eureka has top notes of Violet Leaf, Bergamot and Coffee, heart notes of Nutmeg, Jasmine, Cardamom and Black Pepper, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Tolu Balsam and Styrax. 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.