Fragrance comparison

Hadeel vs Sumu Man

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 47 ratings analysed

Hadeel

Nabeel

4.1040 votes

Rank #10,383 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

Sumu Man

Nabeel

4.577 votes

Rank #46,077 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Hadeel
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Sumu Man
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Hadeel2/4

Sumu Man2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Hadeel
Sillage & projection: Sumu Man
Value for money: Sumu Man
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

Sumu ManNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 35%Had 21%Want 44%

4.57/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 17%Had 17%Want 65%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

57%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityHadeel

SillageSumu Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value100

Category winnerSumu ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

leather77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

woody100%

warm spicy88%

aromatic77%

powdery65%

fresh spicy53%

balsamic42%

Scent match63%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

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

CypressMarigoldSaffronRosemary

Heart

SandalwoodCopalCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

White MuskAgarwood (Oud)Patchouli

InformationalShared notesCypress, Marigold, Rosemary and Saffron. 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

Spring60

Summer80

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,383

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews21

Overall rank#46,077

PerfumerNot listed

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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Sumu Man by Nabeel is a dry woody perfume that balances herbal freshness with deep resins. The scent opens with a sharp burst of cypress and rosemary, transitioning into a warm heart of copal. It is an excellent option for cool autumn days when you need a clean, aromatic scent trail.

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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 Sumu Man?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Hadeel is rated 4.10/5 from 40 votes; Sumu Man is rated 4.57/5 from 7 votes. Choose Hadeel for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Sumu Man for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Hadeel or Sumu Man?

Hadeel lasts longest (Hadeel 78/100, Sumu Man 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hadeel or Sumu Man?

Projection is very close: Sumu Man 71/100, Hadeel 69/100 for sillage.

Do Hadeel and Sumu Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Marigold, Rosemary and Saffron.

Is Hadeel or Sumu Man better for summer or winter?

Hadeel suits daytime wear; Sumu Man suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hadeel and Sumu Man?

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. Sumu Man has top notes of Cypress, Marigold, Saffron and Rosemary, heart notes of Sandalwood, Copal and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, a base of White Musk, Agarwood (Oud) and Patchouli.