Fragrance comparison

Imperial vs Maghateer

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 618 ratings analysed

5 wins

Imperial

Boadicea the Victorious

4.26482 votes

Rank #1,619 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Maghateer

Nabeel

4.13136 votes

Rank #6,695 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Imperial takes 5 of 7 categories.

Imperial
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Maghateer
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Imperial5/7

Maghateer2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ImperialBoadicea the Victorious

MaghateerNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 482 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.13/ 5 · 136 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerImperialRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

30%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

482 votes

55%Love

21%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

136 votes

Category winnerImperialMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityImperial

SillageImperial

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value79

Category winnerMaghateerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

leather77%

oud69%

balsamic61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

smoky61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, amber and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Brazilian RosewoodLavenderBirchAngelica

Heart

GeraniumRoseFreesiaJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodLabdanumLeatherAmberPatchouliSandalwoodOlibanum

Top

SpicesCinnamonNutmegCardamomRoseBulgarian RoseTurkish RoseDamask Rose

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherStyraxSweet NotesVanillaBenzoinGingerClove

Base

Spun SugarCastoreumIncenseGuaiac WoodCaramelAmberLabdanumMoss

InformationalShared notesRose, Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood and Labdanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring44

Summer22

Fall94

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Category winnerMaghateerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex33

Women6

Men56

Unisex35

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,619

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews52

Overall rank#6,695

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerImperialHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Imperial opens with an aromatic burst of lavender, sharp birch wood, and green angelica before settling into a warm core of geranium, rose, and jasmine. As the initial herbal brightness softens on skin, the composition develops a rich resinous base dominated by Brazilian rosewood, dark agarwood, labdanum, and supple l…

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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, Imperial or Maghateer?

Imperial takes 5 of 7 categories. Imperial is rated 4.26/5 from 482 votes; Maghateer is rated 4.13/5 from 136 votes. Choose Imperial for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Maghateer for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Imperial or Maghateer?

Imperial lasts longest (Imperial 80/100, Maghateer 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Imperial or Maghateer?

Imperial projects furthest (Imperial 73/100, Maghateer 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Imperial and Maghateer smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood and Labdanum.

Is Imperial or Maghateer better for summer or winter?

For summer, Maghateer is the stronger pick. For winter, Imperial is the stronger pick. Maghateer suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Imperial and Maghateer?

Imperial has top notes of Brazilian Rosewood, Lavender, Birch and Angelica, heart notes of Geranium, Rose, Freesia and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood, Labdanum and Leather. 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.