Fragrance comparison

Maghateer vs Virtù

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 219 ratings analysed

6 wins

Maghateer

Nabeel

4.13136 votes

Rank #6,695 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Virtù

Bois 1920

4.0283 votes

Rank #32,189 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maghateer takes 6 of 7 categories.

Maghateer
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Virtù
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Maghateer6/7

Virtù1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MaghateerNabeel

VirtùBois 1920

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 136 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.02/ 5 · 83 votes

Have 30%Had 18%Want 52%

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

48%Love

23%Like

13%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

83 votes

Category winnerMaghateerMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityMaghateer

SillageMaghateer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value45

Category winnerMaghateerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

smoky61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and amber

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

IncenseAgarwood (Oud)Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaCitrusesSpicy NotesJuniper BerriesSandalwoodGrapefruitCedarAmberBlack PepperPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Incense and Amber. 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

Spring76

Summer31

Fall100

Winter72

Day100

Night–

Category winnerVirtùMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men56

Unisex35

Women9

Men79

Unisex18

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,695

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#32,189

PerfumerChris Maurice

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.

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Virtù opens with bright citrus and a peppery, aromatic lift, then settles into incense, woods and patchouli with a dry, smoky warmth. It reads polished, spicy and slightly resinous rather than playful. This is the kind of unisex scent that often leans masculine in wear. It suits cooler weather best, especially if you …

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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 Virtù?

Maghateer takes 6 of 7 categories. Maghateer is rated 4.13/5 from 136 votes; Virtù is rated 4.02/5 from 83 votes. Choose Maghateer for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Virtù for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Maghateer or Virtù?

Maghateer lasts longest (Maghateer 77/100, Virtù 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Maghateer or Virtù?

Maghateer projects furthest (Maghateer 70/100, Virtù 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Maghateer and Virtù smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Incense and Amber.

Is Maghateer or Virtù better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Maghateer and Virtù?

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. Virtù features Incense, Agarwood (Oud), Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Citruses and Spicy Notes.