Fragrance comparison

Maghateer vs Pyxis

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 139 ratings analysed

Maghateer

Nabeel

4.13136 votes

Rank #6,690 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Pyxis

Blackoud

4.673 votes

Rank #50,844 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pyxis takes 3 of 4 categories.

Maghateer
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Pyxis
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Maghateer1/4

Pyxis3/4

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

PyxisBlackoud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 136 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 53%Had 5%Want 42%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityPyxis

SillagePyxis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value83

Category winnerPyxisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

smoky61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both amber, fresh spicy and woody

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

BergamotGingerBlack Pepper

Heart

PassionfruitWhite Flowers

Base

AmberVetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGinger and Amber. 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

Spring100

Summer50

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men56

Unisex35

Women9

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,690

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#50,844

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Pyxis by Blackoud opens with a vibrant burst of bergamot, hot ginger, and crushed black pepper that immediately wakes up the senses. As the intense citrus-spicy top softens on warm skin, a crisp heart of passionfruit and subtle white flowers brings a juicy, bright contrast without turning overly sweet. The dry-down gr…

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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 Pyxis?

Pyxis takes 3 of 4 categories. Maghateer is rated 4.13/5 from 136 votes; Pyxis is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Maghateer for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Pyxis for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Maghateer or Pyxis?

Pyxis lasts longest (Pyxis 87/100, Maghateer 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Maghateer or Pyxis?

Pyxis projects furthest (Pyxis 75/100, Maghateer 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Maghateer and Pyxis smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Ginger and Amber.

Is Maghateer or Pyxis better for summer or winter?

Maghateer suits evening wear; Pyxis suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Maghateer and Pyxis?

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. Pyxis has top notes of Bergamot, Ginger and Black Pepper, heart notes of Passionfruit and White Flowers, a base of Amber, Vetiver and Patchouli.