Maghateer vs Selfie
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Maghateer takes 7 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.
SelfieChoose it for a amber and musky character. Best in winter.
Maghateer7/7
Selfie0/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Maghateer
- Community sentiment
- Maghateer
- Longevity
- Maghateer
- Sillage & projection
- Maghateer
- Value for money
- Maghateer
- Versatility
- Maghateer
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Maghateer
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MaghateerNabeelSelfieOlfactive StudioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.13/ 5 · 136 votes
Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%
3.37/ 5 · 256 votes
Have 39%Had 22%Want 39%
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
16%Love
40%Like
10%Ok
32%Dislike
2%Hate
256 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%
amber100%
musky92%
powdery84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
balsamic61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy 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
AngelicaStar AniseElemi resinIncenseGinger
Heart
Maple syrupCinnamonLilyCabreuva
Base
SuedeStyraxLabdanumOakmossSandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouli
InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Styrax, Ginger and Incense. 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
Spring70
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerMaghateerMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#6,669
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews13
Overall rank#18,508
PerfumerThomas Fontaine
Launched—
Reviews19
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 →Selfie by Olfactive Studio starts with a green blast of angelica and sharp star anise, mixed with a dry balsamic elemi resin. As the scent settles on skin, a distinct note of maple syrup emerges. It does not feel sugary, but rather sticky and warm, grounded by a dusty suede accord. It is a dry, resinous, and slightly …
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 Selfie?
Maghateer takes 7 of 7 categories. Maghateer is rated 4.13/5 from 136 votes; Selfie is rated 3.37/5 from 256 votes. Choose Maghateer for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Selfie for a amber and musky character. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Maghateer or Selfie?
Maghateer lasts longest (Maghateer 77/100, Selfie 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Maghateer or Selfie?
Maghateer projects furthest (Maghateer 70/100, Selfie 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Maghateer and Selfie smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Styrax, Ginger and Incense.
Is Maghateer or Selfie better for summer or winter?
For summer, Maghateer is the stronger pick. For winter, Maghateer is the stronger pick. Maghateer suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Maghateer and Selfie?
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. Selfie has top notes of Angelica, Star Anise, Elemi resin and Incense, heart notes of Maple syrup, Cinnamon, Lily and Cabreuva, a base of Suede, Styrax, Labdanum and Oakmoss.
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