Fragrance comparison

Maghateer vs Momona

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 197 ratings analysed

6 wins

Maghateer

Nabeel

4.13136 votes

Rank #6,104 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Momona

Parfums d'Elmar

4.0261 votes

Rank #24,150 SweetWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maghateer takes 6 of 7 categories.

Maghateer
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Momona
Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Maghateer6/7

Momona1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MaghateerNabeel

MomonaParfums d'Elmar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 136 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.02/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 21%Had 9%Want 70%

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

52%Love

26%Like

3%Ok

7%Dislike

11%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerMaghateerMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMaghateer

SillageMaghateer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value30

Category winnerMaghateerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

smoky61%

sweet100%

warm spicy92%

caramel84%

cinnamon77%

fruity69%

tropical61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both warm spicy and sweet

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

Top15-30 mins

OrangeSaffronCardamomGingerMandarin OrangeBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

PassionfruitCinnamonTeaLotusCloveOrange BlossomNutmegAlmond

Base8-12 hrs

White ChocolateCaramelAmberVanillaMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Nutmeg, Cardamom and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Momona, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring44

Summer22

Fall94

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Spring88

Summer50

Fall100

Winter83

Day79

Night100

Category winnerMomonaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men56

Unisex35

Women9

Men13

Unisex50

Women37

Date 36%Party 30%Casual 21%Work 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,104

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#24,150

PerfumerChristian Carbonnel

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Parfums d'Elmar Momona hits the skin with a burst of sweet orange, sparkling ginger, and sharp black pepper. It wastes no time making an entrance. Within minutes, the zesty citrus flare subsides as a juicy tropical passionfruit note collides with warm cinnamon and grounding black tea. The transition feels immediate an…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Maghateer or Momona?

Maghateer takes 6 of 7 categories. Maghateer is rated 4.13/5 from 136 votes; Momona is rated 4.02/5 from 61 votes. Choose Maghateer for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Momona for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Maghateer or Momona?

Maghateer lasts longest (Maghateer 77/100, Momona 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Maghateer or Momona?

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

Do Maghateer and Momona smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Cardamom and Vanilla.

Is Maghateer or Momona better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Maghateer and Momona?

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. Momona has top notes of Orange, Saffron, Cardamom and Ginger, heart notes of Passionfruit, Cinnamon, Tea and Lotus, a base of White Chocolate, Caramel, Amber and Vanilla.