Fragrance comparison

Maghateer vs Modern

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 156 ratings analysed

5 wins

Maghateer

Nabeel

4.13136 votes

Rank #6,695 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Modern

Nabeel

3.8020 votes

Rank #43,308 OudWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maghateer takes 5 of 5 categories.

Maghateer
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Modern
Choose it for a oud and warm spicy character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Maghateer5/5

Modern0/5

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

MaghateerNabeel

ModernNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 136 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.80/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 49%Had 13%Want 39%

Category winnerMaghateerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

21%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

136 votes

30%Love

30%Like

30%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityMaghateer

SillageMaghateer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value78

Category winnerMaghateerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

smoky61%

oud100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

amber61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SpicesCinnamonNutmegCardamomRoseBulgarian RoseTurkish RoseDamask Rose

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherStyraxSweet NotesVanillaBenzoinGingerClove

Base

Spun SugarCastoreumIncenseGuaiac WoodCaramelAmberLabdanumMoss

Top

SaffronNutmegSuede

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)AmberAmberwoodLabdanumGuaiac WoodIncense

Base

PatchouliVanillaOakmossMusk

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring44

Summer22

Fall94

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Spring56

Summer31

Fall75

Winter100

Day55

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men56

Unisex35

Women9

Men63

Unisex38

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,695

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#43,308

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMaghateerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Modern by Nabeel launches with an energetic kick of dry saffron and warm nutmeg, quickly transitioning into a deep heart of incense, amberwood, and agarwood. A clean, soapy undertone keeps the dark resinous qualities approachable, making it a stellar option for cool autumn evenings when you want a rich, wood-centric a…

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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, Maghateer or Modern?

Maghateer takes 5 of 5 categories. Maghateer is rated 4.13/5 from 136 votes; Modern is rated 3.80/5 from 20 votes. Choose Maghateer for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Modern for a oud and warm spicy character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Maghateer or Modern?

Maghateer lasts longest (Maghateer 77/100, Modern 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Maghateer or Modern?

Maghateer projects furthest (Maghateer 70/100, Modern 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Maghateer and Modern smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla and Incense.

Is Maghateer or Modern better for summer or winter?

Maghateer suits evening wear; Modern suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Maghateer and Modern?

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. Modern has top notes of Saffron, Nutmeg and Suede, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Amber, Amberwood and Labdanum, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Oakmoss and Musk.