Fragrance comparison

Hawaas vs Troubadour

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

3 wins

Hawaas

Nabeel

3.504 votes

Rank #67,785 WoodyAromatic

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50%scent match

Some overlap

Troubadour

Isnard

4.003 votes

Rank #62,343 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hawaas takes 3 of 4 categories.

Hawaas
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Troubadour
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Hawaas3/4

Troubadour1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HawaasNabeel

TroubadourIsnard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 14%Had 7%Want 79%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 43%Had 14%Want 43%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityHawaas

SillageHawaas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value58

Category winnerHawaasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

balsamic69%

herbal61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

earthy77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MarigoldRoseWhite FlowersOriental notesJasmineLemonBergamotSaffron

Heart

SageCardamomCedarCashmirwoodYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyHoney

Base

VetiverGurjan balsamPrecious WoodsPatchouliWhite MuskAmberOakmossLeather

Top

LavenderBergamotCardamomRose

Heart

CedarVetiverSandalwoodPrecious Woods

Base

TobaccoWhite MuskOakmoss

InformationalShared notesRose, Bergamot, Cardamom and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,785

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,343

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTroubadourHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hawaas by Nabeel reads as a rich woody oriental with a floral, spicy top and a warmer, resinous dry-down. Rose, saffron, jasmine and citrus brighten the opening, then honey, cardamom and cedar add weight before leather, patchouli, amber and sandalwood take over. It may suit shoppers who enjoy traditional, dressier sc…

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Troubadour by Isnard opens with a crisp burst of bergamot and herbal lavender, laced with a subtle kick of green cardamom and soft rose. As the initial citrus sparkle softens, a dry wood heart of cedar, vetiver, and sandalwood takes over, providing an earthy structure that feels quiet and composed. In the late dry-do…

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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, Hawaas or Troubadour?

Hawaas takes 3 of 4 categories. Hawaas is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes; Troubadour is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Hawaas for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Troubadour for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hawaas or Troubadour?

Hawaas lasts longest (Hawaas 73/100, Troubadour 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hawaas or Troubadour?

Hawaas projects furthest (Hawaas 63/100, Troubadour 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hawaas and Troubadour smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Bergamot, Cardamom and Cedar.

Is Hawaas or Troubadour better for summer or winter?

Hawaas suits day or night wear; Troubadour suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hawaas and Troubadour?

Hawaas has top notes of Marigold, Rose, White Flowers and Oriental notes, heart notes of Sage, Cardamom, Cedar and Cashmirwood, a base of Vetiver, Gurjan balsam, Precious Woods and Patchouli. Troubadour has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Cardamom and Rose, heart notes of Cedar, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Precious Woods, a base of Tobacco, White Musk and Oakmoss.