Fragrance comparison

Hadeel vs Summer 1872

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 55 ratings analysed

5 wins

Hadeel

Nabeel

4.1040 votes

Rank #10,396 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Summer 1872

Alexandria Fragrances

3.7315 votes

Rank #55,952 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hadeel takes 5 of 5 categories.

Hadeel
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Summer 1872
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Hadeel5/5

Summer 18720/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HadeelNabeel

Summer 1872Alexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 35%Had 21%Want 44%

3.73/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 33%Had 14%Want 53%

Category winnerHadeelRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

40 votes

40%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityHadeel

SillageHadeel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value58

Category winnerHadeelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

leather77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

amber69%

floral61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CypressMarigoldRosemaryBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

SaffronCopalNutmegSandalwoodJasmine

Base

LeatherAgarwood (Oud)AmberPatchouliMuskVanilla

Top

PetitgrainLavenderLimeGrapefruitPeachPineappleBergamotNutmeg

Heart

JasmineMarigoldFreesiaClary SageCyclamen

Base

MuskAmberFrench labdanumOlibanumPatchouliVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesMarigold, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer60

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night60

Spring100

Summer100

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,396

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews21

Overall rank#55,952

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHadeelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hadeel opens spicy, herbal and slightly citrusy, then settles into soft oud, leather, amber and musk. It reads woody, warm and polished rather than rough, with a smooth Arabic style that still feels easy to wear. Reviews suggest a strong start and a sweet, leathery drydown. If you enjoy aromatic spice, gentle oud and …

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Summer 1872 opens bright and busy, with lime, grapefruit, bergamot and petitgrain pushed by a noticeable fresh spicy edge. Pineapple and peach soften the citrus, while lavender and green notes keep it crisp rather than sugary. As it settles, the scent turns more aromatic and woody, with musk, amber and cedar giving it…

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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, Hadeel or Summer 1872?

Hadeel takes 5 of 5 categories. Hadeel is rated 4.10/5 from 40 votes; Summer 1872 is rated 3.73/5 from 15 votes. Choose Hadeel for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Summer 1872 for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hadeel or Summer 1872?

Hadeel lasts longest (Hadeel 78/100, Summer 1872 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hadeel or Summer 1872?

Hadeel projects furthest (Hadeel 69/100, Summer 1872 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hadeel and Summer 1872 smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Marigold, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Nutmeg.

Is Hadeel or Summer 1872 better for summer or winter?

Hadeel suits daytime wear; Summer 1872 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hadeel and Summer 1872?

Hadeel has top notes of Cypress, Marigold, Rosemary and Bergamot, heart notes of Saffron, Copal, Nutmeg and Sandalwood, a base of Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Amber and Patchouli. Summer 1872 has top notes of Petitgrain, Lavender, Lime and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Marigold, Freesia and Clary Sage, a base of Musk, Amber, French labdanum and Olibanum.