Fragrance comparison

Hero vs Maghateer

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 158 ratings analysed

Hero

Prince Matchabelli

3.9122 votes

Rank #23,497 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Maghateer

Nabeel

4.13136 votes

Rank #6,520 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maghateer takes 4 of 5 categories.

Hero
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Maghateer
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Hero1/5

Maghateer4/5

Ratings & consensus: Maghateer
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Maghateer
Sillage & projection: Maghateer
Value for money: Hero
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

HeroPrince Matchabelli

MaghateerNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 33%Had 28%Want 39%

4.13/ 5 · 136 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerMaghateerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

55%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · 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

⏱ Longevity42

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityMaghateer

SillageMaghateer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value79

Category winnerHeroBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

smoky61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

SandalwoodVanillaFir ResinBergamotLavenderGeraniumOakmossSpicesCedarGreen NotesCitrusMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

SpicesCinnamonNutmegCardamomRoseBulgarian RoseTurkish RoseDamask Rose

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherStyraxSweet NotesVanillaBenzoinGingerClove

Base

Spun SugarCastoreumIncenseGuaiac WoodCaramelAmberLabdanumMoss

InformationalShared notesVanilla and Spices. Durations are only published for Hero, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall91

Winter45

Day100

Night17

Spring44

Summer22

Fall94

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

Men56

Unisex35

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,497

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#6,520

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerMaghateerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hero by Prince Matchabelli delivers an uncomplicated, clean profile anchored in classic barbershop freshness. Released in 1988, it opens with bright bergamot and brisk citrus paired with fresh green notes and soft lavender. As the initial brightness settles, the heart brings forward geranium, subtle spices, and a powd…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Hero or Maghateer?

Maghateer takes 4 of 5 categories. Hero is rated 3.91/5 from 22 votes; Maghateer is rated 4.13/5 from 136 votes. Choose Hero for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Maghateer for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Hero or Maghateer?

Maghateer lasts longest (Maghateer 77/100, Hero 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hero or Maghateer?

Maghateer projects furthest (Maghateer 70/100, Hero 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hero and Maghateer smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Vanilla and Spices.

Is Hero or Maghateer better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Hero and Maghateer?

Hero features Sandalwood, Vanilla, Fir Resin, Bergamot and Lavender. 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.