Maghateer vs Saphir Noir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Maghateer takes 4 of 4 categories.
MaghateerChoose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Saphir NoirChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Maghateer4/4
Saphir Noir0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- 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
MaghateerNabeelSaphir NoirLydeenWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.13/ 5 · 136 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
2.80/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate55%Love
21%Like
10%Ok
8%Dislike
5%Hate
136 votes
0%Love
40%Like
20%Ok
20%Dislike
20%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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%
woody92%
amber84%
rose77%
yellow floral69%
white floral61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and woody
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
SaffronYlang YlangGingerCinnamonCorianderGeranium
Heart
Damask RoseJasmineViolet Leaves
Base
Guaiac WoodIncenseMuskAmberTonkaPatchouliVanillaStyrax
InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Damask Rose, Styrax and Vanilla. 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
Spring67
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#72,802
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
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 →Saphir Noir by Lydeen creates a dense, spiced atmosphere on the skin. It balances saffron and ginger heat against a heart of damask rose and jasmine. The base rests on guaiac wood and incense, providing a resinous, long-lasting presence. This is a bold, unisex choice for those who prefer heavy, spicy fragrances for co…
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 Saphir Noir?
Maghateer takes 4 of 4 categories. Maghateer is rated 4.13/5 from 136 votes; Saphir Noir is rated 2.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Maghateer for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Saphir Noir for a warm spicy and woody character. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Maghateer or Saphir Noir?
Maghateer lasts longest (Maghateer 77/100, Saphir Noir 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Maghateer or Saphir Noir?
Maghateer projects furthest (Maghateer 70/100, Saphir Noir 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Maghateer and Saphir Noir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Damask Rose, Styrax and Vanilla.
Is Maghateer or Saphir Noir better for summer or winter?
Maghateer suits evening wear; Saphir Noir suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Maghateer and Saphir Noir?
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. Saphir Noir has top notes of Saffron, Ylang Ylang, Ginger and Cinnamon, heart notes of Damask Rose, Jasmine and Violet Leaves, a base of Guaiac Wood, Incense, Musk and Amber.
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