Fragrance comparison

Makawi vs Muharib

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 23 ratings analysed

3 wins

Makawi

Paolo Gigli

3.6520 votes

Rank #37,674 SweetCherry

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Muharib

Nusuk

2.673 votes

Rank #62,934 CherrySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Makawi takes 3 of 4 categories.

Makawi
Choose it for a sweet and cherry character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Muharib
Choose it for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Makawi3/4

Muharib1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MakawiPaolo Gigli

MuharibNusuk

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 24%Had 10%Want 66%

2.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 12%Had 1%Want 87%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

45%Like

5%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

0%Love

0%Like

67%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate42

Category winners

LongevityMakawi

SillageMakawi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMuharibBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

cherry90%

almond80%

fruity70%

nutty60%

alcohol50%

cherry100%

sweet92%

amber84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

fruity61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both sweet, cherry and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Sour CherryBitter AlmondLiquor

Heart2-4 hrs

PlumRoseJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodTonka BeanVanilla

Top

Cherry LiqueurBlack CherryBitter Almond

Heart

Sour CherryJasmine SambacPlumTurkish Rose

Base

Peru BalsamVanillaBenzoinSandalwoodTonka BeanCinnamonPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesSour Cherry, Bitter Almond, Plum and Rose. Durations are only published for Makawi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer67

Fall67

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Date 38%Party 28%Casual 21%Work 13%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,674

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#62,934

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMakawiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Makawi by Paolo Gigli centers on a bold burst of boozy sour cherry, bitter marzipan almond, and warm liquor. It opens with an unmistakable solvent kick that softens within five minutes into spiced cherry compote. As the heart unfolds, hints of dark plum blend into sweet vanilla and smooth tonka bean. The declared rose…

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Nusuk Muharib is a sweet, boozy cherry fragrance that opens with a rich splash of cherry liqueur, dark black cherry, and nutty bitter almond. As the bright fruitiness settles, a soft floral heart of jasmine sambac and Turkish rose merges with tart plum, keeping the blend lively rather than syrupy. The dry-down turns w…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Makawi or Muharib?

Makawi takes 3 of 4 categories. Makawi is rated 3.65/5 from 20 votes; Muharib is rated 2.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Makawi for a sweet and cherry character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Muharib for a cherry and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Makawi or Muharib?

Makawi lasts longest (Makawi 63/100, Muharib 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Makawi or Muharib?

Makawi projects furthest (Makawi 64/100, Muharib 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Makawi and Muharib smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, cherry and fruity accords. Common notes include Sour Cherry, Bitter Almond, Plum and Rose.

Is Makawi or Muharib better for summer or winter?

Makawi suits evening wear; Muharib suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Makawi and Muharib?

Makawi has top notes of Sour Cherry, Bitter Almond and Liquor, heart notes of Plum, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Vanilla. Muharib has top notes of Cherry Liqueur, Black Cherry and Bitter Almond, heart notes of Sour Cherry, Jasmine Sambac, Plum and Turkish Rose, a base of Peru Balsam, Vanilla, Benzoin and Sandalwood.