Fragrance comparison

Maghateer vs TOWA

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 171 ratings analysed

Maghateer

Nabeel

4.13136 votes

Rank #6,669 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

TOWA

Nilafar du Nil

3.9735 votes

Rank #9,955 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

TOWA takes 4 of 7 categories.

Maghateer
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
TOWA
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Maghateer3/7

TOWA4/7

Ratings & consensus: Maghateer
Community sentiment: TOWA
Longevity: TOWA
Sillage & projection: TOWA
Value for money: Maghateer
Versatility: TOWA
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Maghateer

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

MaghateerNabeel

TOWANilafar du Nil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 136 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.97/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 29%Had 4%Want 66%

Category winnerMaghateerRating 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

59%Love

24%Like

7%Ok

3%Dislike

7%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerTOWAMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityTOWA

SillageTOWA

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value76

Category winnerMaghateerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

smoky61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

balsamic61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both warm spicy, amber 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

CardamomCoffee CO2HeliotropeBergamotLemon

Heart

RoseDark ChocolateBrown sugarRumTonka BeanEgyptian JasmineRaspberryBenzoin

Base

IncenseCashmere WoodAgarwood (Oud)Bourbon VanillaStyraxAmbrocenideMuscenoneCedar

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Damask Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Styrax. 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

Spring68

Summer32

Fall79

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerTOWAMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men56

Unisex35

Women9

Men41

Unisex53

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,669

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#9,955

PerfumerMichelle Moellhausen

Launched—

Reviews18

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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TOWA by Nilafar du Nil is a bold unisex fragrance centered on coffee and warm spices. Launched in 2022, it opens with a sharp kick of cardamom and coffee CO2, softening into a heart of dark chocolate and rum. This creation suits those who enjoy rich, resinous scents during colder months, providing a comforting yet sop…

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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 TOWA?

TOWA takes 4 of 7 categories. Maghateer is rated 4.13/5 from 136 votes; TOWA is rated 3.97/5 from 35 votes. Choose Maghateer for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose TOWA for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Maghateer or TOWA?

TOWA lasts longest (TOWA 84/100, Maghateer 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Maghateer or TOWA?

TOWA projects furthest (TOWA 74/100, Maghateer 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Maghateer and TOWA smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Damask Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Styrax.

Is Maghateer or TOWA better for summer or winter?

For summer, TOWA is the stronger pick. For winter, Maghateer is the stronger pick. Maghateer suits evening wear; TOWA suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Maghateer and TOWA?

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. TOWA has top notes of Cardamom, Coffee CO2, Heliotrope and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Dark Chocolate, Brown sugar and Rum, a base of Incense, Cashmere Wood, Agarwood (Oud) and Bourbon Vanilla.