Fragrance comparison

Maghateer vs Rite Volume II

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 143 ratings analysed

Maghateer

Nabeel

4.13136 votes

Rank #6,104 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Rite Volume II

G Parfums

3.297 votes

Rank #64,750 WoodyMossy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rite Volume II takes 2 of 3 categories.

Maghateer
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Rite Volume II
Choose it for a woody and mossy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Maghateer1/3

Rite Volume II2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rite Volume II
Sillage & projection: Rite Volume II
Value for money: Not scored
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

Rite Volume IIG Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 136 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 8%Had 14%Want 78%

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

0%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityRite Volume II

SillageRite Volume II

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

smoky61%

woody100%

mossy92%

earthy84%

aldehydic77%

fresh69%

aromatic61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both 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

Notes

MossVetiverAldehydesIncenseVioletMetallic notesWoody NotesRoseLeatherMuskJasmineGuaiac Wood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesDamask Rose, Leather, Incense and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Rite Volume II, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring44

Summer22

Fall94

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day57

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men56

Unisex35

Women9

Not enough votes yet

Date 34%Casual 28%Work 22%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,104

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#64,750

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

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.

Reviews →

Rite Volume II by G Parfums is a dark, atmospheric fragrance built around stark oakmoss and dry vetiver. It opens with sharp aldehydes and a distinctive metallic sheen before settling into smoky incense and weathered leather. Floral touches of violet, rose, and jasmine soften the bitter forest floor without making it …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Maghateer or Rite Volume II?

Rite Volume II takes 2 of 3 categories. Maghateer is rated 4.13/5 from 136 votes; Rite Volume II is rated 3.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose Maghateer for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Rite Volume II for a woody and mossy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Maghateer or Rite Volume II?

Rite Volume II lasts longest (Rite Volume II 80/100, Maghateer 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Maghateer or Rite Volume II?

Rite Volume II projects furthest (Rite Volume II 81/100, Maghateer 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Maghateer and Rite Volume II smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Damask Rose, Leather, Incense and Guaiac Wood.

Is Maghateer or Rite Volume II better for summer or winter?

Maghateer suits evening wear; Rite Volume II suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Maghateer and Rite Volume II?

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. Rite Volume II features Moss, Vetiver, Aldehydes, Incense and Violet.