Fragrance comparison

Formentera vs Maghateer

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 137 ratings analysed

Formentera

Varriale Profumi

3.001 votes

Rank #65,279 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Maghateer

Nabeel

4.13136 votes

Rank #6,066 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Formentera
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Maghateer
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Formentera2/4

Maghateer2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FormenteraVarriale Profumi

MaghateerNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

4.13/ 5 · 136 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

55%Love

21%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

136 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityFormentera

SillageFormentera

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value79

Category winnerMaghateerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

smoky61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Orange PeelBergamotCassisLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Pink PepperGeraniumJasmineIncenseGingerClove

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaVetiverAmberTalc

Top

SpicesCinnamonNutmegCardamomRoseBulgarian RoseTurkish RoseDamask Rose

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherStyraxSweet NotesVanillaBenzoinGingerClove

Base

Spun SugarCastoreumIncenseGuaiac WoodCaramelAmberLabdanumMoss

InformationalShared notesIncense, Ginger, Clove and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Formentera, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night39

Spring44

Summer22

Fall94

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 38%Work 35%Date 18%Party 9%

Men56

Unisex35

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,279

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,066

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerMaghateerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Formentera by Varriale Profumi brings bright Mediterranean sunshine into a classic barbershop structure. You get an immediate kick of tart lemon, bitter orange peel, and tangy cassis on the initial spray. It wakes you up fast. Within fifteen minutes, warm ginger, pink pepper, and a faint streak of smoky incense add su…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Formentera or Maghateer?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Formentera is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Maghateer is rated 4.13/5 from 136 votes. Choose Formentera for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Choose Maghateer for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Formentera or Maghateer?

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

Which projects more, Formentera or Maghateer?

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

Do Formentera and Maghateer smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Incense, Ginger, Clove and Vanilla.

Is Formentera or Maghateer better for summer or winter?

Formentera suits daytime wear; Maghateer suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Formentera and Maghateer?

Formentera has top notes of Orange Peel, Bergamot, Cassis and Lemon, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Geranium, Jasmine and Incense, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Vetiver. 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.