Fragrance comparison

L'Homme Idéal L'Intense vs Maghateer

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 2,539 ratings analysed

4 wins

L'Homme Idéal L'Intense

Guerlain

4.322,403 votes

Rank #1,336 Warm SpicySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Maghateer

Nabeel

4.13136 votes

Rank #6,536 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Homme Idéal L'Intense takes 4 of 7 categories.

L'Homme Idéal L'Intense
Choose it for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Maghateer
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

L'Homme Idéal L'Intense4/7

Maghateer3/7

Ratings & consensus: L'Homme Idéal L'Intense
Community sentiment: L'Homme Idéal L'Intense
Longevity: Maghateer
Sillage & projection: Maghateer
Value for money: Maghateer
Versatility: L'Homme Idéal L'Intense
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Homme Idéal L'Intense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Homme Idéal L'IntenseGuerlain

MaghateerNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 2,403 votes

Have 52%Had 10%Want 38%

4.13/ 5 · 136 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerL'Homme Idéal L'IntenseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

31%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

2,403 votes

55%Love

21%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

136 votes

Category winnerL'Homme Idéal L'IntenseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityMaghateer

SillageMaghateer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value79

Category winnerMaghateerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

smoky92%

vanilla84%

almond77%

woody69%

sweet61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

smoky61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both warm spicy, smoky and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

AlmondChili PepperCardamom

Heart2 to 3 hours

LeatherBulgarian RoseLabdanum

Base5 to 7 hours

SmokeTonka BeanVanillaSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

SpicesCinnamonNutmegCardamomRoseBulgarian RoseTurkish RoseDamask Rose

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherStyraxSweet NotesVanillaBenzoinGingerClove

Base

Spun SugarCastoreumIncenseGuaiac WoodCaramelAmberLabdanumMoss

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Leather, Bulgarian Rose and Labdanum. Durations are only published for L'Homme Idéal L'Intense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring51

Summer15

Fall100

Winter100

Day54

Night100

Spring44

Summer22

Fall94

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Category winnerL'Homme Idéal L'IntenseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex10

Women2

Men56

Unisex35

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,336

PerfumerThierry Wasser

Launched—

Reviews202

Overall rank#6,536

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerL'Homme Idéal L'IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Homme Idéal L'Intense by Guerlain takes the nutty almond signature of the Idéal line and darkens it with fiery spice, dry smoke, and rich leather. Created by perfumer Thierry Wasser, this oriental woody composition opens with a sharp burst of chili pepper, sweet almond, and green cardamom. The initial kick quickly s…

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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, L'Homme Idéal L'Intense or Maghateer?

L'Homme Idéal L'Intense takes 4 of 7 categories. L'Homme Idéal L'Intense is rated 4.32/5 from 2,403 votes; Maghateer is rated 4.13/5 from 136 votes. Choose L'Homme Idéal L'Intense for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Maghateer for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Homme Idéal L'Intense or Maghateer?

Maghateer lasts longest (Maghateer 77/100, L'Homme Idéal L'Intense 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Homme Idéal L'Intense or Maghateer?

Maghateer projects furthest (Maghateer 70/100, L'Homme Idéal L'Intense 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Homme Idéal L'Intense and Maghateer smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, smoky and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Leather, Bulgarian Rose and Labdanum.

Is L'Homme Idéal L'Intense or Maghateer better for summer or winter?

For summer, Maghateer is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Homme Idéal L'Intense is the stronger pick. L'Homme Idéal L'Intense suits evening wear; Maghateer suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Homme Idéal L'Intense and Maghateer?

L'Homme Idéal L'Intense has top notes of Almond, Chili Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Leather, Bulgarian Rose and Labdanum, a base of Smoke, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Sandalwood. 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.