Fragrance comparison

Maghateer vs Unas

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 151 ratings analysed

Maghateer

Nabeel

4.13136 votes

Rank #6,695 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Unas

Nilafar du Nil

4.0715 votes

Rank #22,970 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Unas takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Maghateer2/5

Unas3/5

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

UnasNilafar du Nil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 136 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 18%Had 10%Want 72%

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

60%Love

13%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityUnas

SillageUnas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value86

Category winnerUnasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

smoky61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

sweet84%

cinnamon77%

musky69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and sweet

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

CinnamonRoseBergamot

Heart

PumpkinAlmondTobaccoNutmeg

Base

StyraxBenzoinAmberSuedeMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Nutmeg, Damask Rose 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

Spring63

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men56

Unisex35

Women9

Men33

Unisex50

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,695

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#22,970

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

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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Unas by Nilafar du Nil opens with a sharp cinnamon and bergamot pairing that quickly yields to a heart of roasted pumpkin and tobacco. This unisex scent settles into a persistent, resinous amber and suede base. It is a bold, cool-weather choice for those who want their fragrance to hold up through an entire autumn day…

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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 Unas?

Unas takes 3 of 5 categories. Maghateer is rated 4.13/5 from 136 votes; Unas is rated 4.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose Maghateer for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Unas for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Maghateer or Unas?

Unas lasts longest (Unas 83/100, Maghateer 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Maghateer or Unas?

Unas projects furthest (Unas 80/100, Maghateer 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Maghateer and Unas smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and sweet accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Damask Rose and Styrax.

Is Maghateer or Unas better for summer or winter?

Maghateer suits evening wear; Unas suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Maghateer and Unas?

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. Unas has top notes of Cinnamon, Rose and Bergamot, heart notes of Pumpkin, Almond, Tobacco and Nutmeg, a base of Styrax, Benzoin, Amber and Suede.