Fragrance comparison

Maghateer vs Virtus

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 136 ratings analysed

4 wins

Maghateer

Nabeel

4.13136 votes

Rank #6,695 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Virtus

Valhom

—0 votes

Rank #73,623 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maghateer takes 4 of 4 categories.

Maghateer
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Virtus
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Maghateer4/4

Virtus0/4

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

MaghateerNabeel

VirtusValhom

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 136 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityMaghateer

SillageMaghateer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value0

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%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

violet61%

Scent match43%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

Top20-30 mins

French VioletIrisCalabrian bergamotSageTurkish RoseEgyptian Jasmine

Heart2-4 hrs

Texas CedarSandalwoodCinnamonIndonesian Patchouli LeafMadagascar Cloves

Base6-8 hrs

Guaiac WoodAgarwood (Oud)AmberHaitian VetiverWhite MuskIncense

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Damask Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Incense. Durations are only published for Virtus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring44

Summer22

Fall94

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men56

Unisex35

Women9

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,695

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#73,623

PerfumerNot listed

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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Valhom Virtus opens with a powdery blast of French violet and cool iris, sharpened gently by Calabrian bergamot and earthy sage. As the initial freshness settles, the heart reveals dry Texas cedar, warm cinnamon, and creamy sandalwood, giving the scent a sturdy woody core with a touch of baking spice. The dry-down tur…

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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 lasts longer, Maghateer or Virtus?

Maghateer lasts longest (Maghateer 77/100, Virtus 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Maghateer or Virtus?

Maghateer projects furthest (Maghateer 70/100, Virtus 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Maghateer and Virtus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Damask Rose, Agarwood (Oud) and Incense.

Is Maghateer or Virtus better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Maghateer and Virtus?

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. Virtus has top notes of French Violet, Iris, Calabrian bergamot and Sage, heart notes of Texas Cedar, Sandalwood, Cinnamon and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, a base of Guaiac Wood, Agarwood (Oud), Amber and Haitian Vetiver.