Fragrance comparison

Hadeel vs Wadeema

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 77 ratings analysed

4 wins

Hadeel

Nabeel

4.1040 votes

Rank #10,383 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Wadeema

Nabeel

3.8637 votes

Rank #32,267 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hadeel takes 4 of 7 categories.

Hadeel
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Wadeema
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Hadeel4/7

Wadeema3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HadeelNabeel

WadeemaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 35%Had 21%Want 44%

3.86/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 39%Had 27%Want 34%

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

30%Love

46%Like

5%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerHadeelMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity89

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityWadeema

SillageWadeema

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value92

Category winnerWadeemaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

leather77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

balsamic69%

rose61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh 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

SaffronLemonCypressMarigoldRosemaryCloves

Heart

Grasse RoseCopahu BalmSandalwoodMadagascar Ylang-YlangCypriol Oil or NagarmothaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

Rose OilAgarwood (Oud)White MuskPatchouli

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

Spring63

Summer50

Fall38

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Category winnerHadeelMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,383

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews21

Overall rank#32,267

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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 …

Reviews →

Wadeema by Nabeel offers a dense, warm fragrance experience that combines rich saffron, bright marigold, and robust agarwood. This unisex scent wears beautifully in cold evening air, wrapping the wearer in a sweet, balsamic cloud. It feels thick on the skin, drawing its power from a traditional Middle Eastern structur…

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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 Wadeema?

Hadeel takes 4 of 7 categories. Hadeel is rated 4.10/5 from 40 votes; Wadeema is rated 3.86/5 from 37 votes. Choose Hadeel for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Wadeema for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hadeel or Wadeema?

Wadeema lasts longest (Wadeema 89/100, Hadeel 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hadeel or Wadeema?

Wadeema projects furthest (Wadeema 83/100, Hadeel 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hadeel and Wadeema smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Marigold, Rosemary and Saffron.

Is Hadeel or Wadeema better for summer or winter?

For summer, Hadeel is the stronger pick. For winter, Wadeema is the stronger pick. Hadeel suits daytime wear; Wadeema suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hadeel and Wadeema?

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. Wadeema has top notes of Saffron, Lemon, Cypress and Marigold, heart notes of Grasse Rose, Copahu Balm, Sandalwood and Madagascar Ylang-Ylang, a base of Rose Oil, Agarwood (Oud), White Musk and Patchouli.