Maghateer vs Opal
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Maghateer takes 6 of 7 categories.
MaghateerChoose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
OpalChoose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Maghateer6/7
Opal1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Maghateer
- Community sentiment
- Maghateer
- Longevity
- Maghateer
- Sillage & projection
- Maghateer
- Value for money
- Maghateer
- Versatility
- Opal
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Maghateer
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MaghateerNabeelOpalBoadicea the VictoriousWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.13/ 5 · 136 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
3.32/ 5 · 98 votes
Have 30%Had 3%Want 67%
Category winnerMaghateerRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate55%Love
21%Like
10%Ok
8%Dislike
5%Hate
136 votes
40%Love
18%Like
4%Ok
9%Dislike
29%Hate
98 votes
Category winnerMaghateerMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMaghateer
SillageMaghateer
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMaghateerBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
amber92%
woody84%
sweet77%
fresh spicy69%
smoky61%
warm spicy100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
powdery77%
coffee69%
aromatic61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SpicesCinnamonNutmegCardamomRoseBulgarian RoseTurkish RoseDamask Rose
Heart
Agarwood (Oud)LeatherStyraxSweet NotesVanillaBenzoinGingerClove
Base
Spun SugarCastoreumIncenseGuaiac WoodCaramelAmberLabdanumMoss
Top
CoffeeBlack PepperMetallic notesBergamotBay LeafSaffronCinnamon
Heart
SuedeOrrisCocoaClary SageLavenderDavanaGeraniumRose
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliMuskMossCedarWoody NotesTonka BeanCashmeran
InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Damask Rose and Moss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring44
Summer22
Fall94
Winter100
Day60
Night100
Spring55
Summer43
Fall95
Winter100
Day78
Night100
Category winnerOpalMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#6,695
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews13
Overall rank#20,425
PerfumerJulie Lerendu
Launched—
Reviews15
Category winnerMaghateerHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMaghateer 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.
Reviews →Opal by Boadicea the Victorious is a dark unisex fragrance built around contrasting cold and warm elements. The scent opens with sharp black pepper, dark roasted coffee, fresh bergamot, bay leaf, and a distinct metallic edge. As the initial sharpness fades, smooth suede, earthy orris root, cocoa, and clary sage bring …
Reviews →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 Opal?
Maghateer takes 6 of 7 categories. Maghateer is rated 4.13/5 from 136 votes; Opal is rated 3.32/5 from 98 votes. Choose Maghateer for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Opal for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Maghateer or Opal?
Maghateer lasts longest (Maghateer 77/100, Opal 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Maghateer or Opal?
Maghateer projects furthest (Maghateer 70/100, Opal 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Maghateer and Opal smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Damask Rose and Moss.
Is Maghateer or Opal better for summer or winter?
For summer, Opal is the stronger pick. For winter, Maghateer is the stronger pick. Maghateer suits evening wear; Opal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Maghateer and Opal?
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. Opal has top notes of Coffee, Black Pepper, Metallic notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Suede, Orris, Cocoa and Clary Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Musk and Moss.
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