Fragrance comparison

Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel vs Petitgrain

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

3 wins

Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel

Nabeel

4.449 votes

Rank #40,787 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

Petitgrain

Manos Gerakinis

4.205 votes

Rank #52,782 VanillaCoconut

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel takes 3 of 3 categories.

Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Petitgrain
Choose it for a vanilla and coconut character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel3/3

Petitgrain0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mumaiyaz Al NabeelNabeel

PetitgrainManos Gerakinis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 14%Had 5%Want 81%

4.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 19%Had 4%Want 78%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

56%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMumaiyaz Al Nabeel

SillageMumaiyaz Al Nabeel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

fruity77%

oud69%

smoky61%

vanilla100%

coconut88%

sweet77%

woody65%

powdery53%

lactonic42%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PlumLemonFirGingerBlack PepperCumin

Heart

FreesiaJasmineIrisLavender

Base

IncenseAgarwood (Oud)SandalwoodCedarGuaiac WoodAmbergrisCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

Black PepperRed Rose

Heart2-4 hrs

VanillaPetitgrainIris

Base6-8+ hrs

CoconutSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Iris, Sandalwood and Cedar. Durations are only published for Petitgrain, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Date 34%Casual 29%Work 22%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,787

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,782

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMumaiyaz Al NabeelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel opens with a sharp burst of plum and ginger, supported by a heavy dose of cumin and black pepper. The heart introduces dry iris and lavender, which quickly settle into a dense, smoky base dominated by cypriol oil, cedar, and a dark agarwood note. It is a bold, dry woody choice for cool autumn evenin…

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Do not let the name fool you. Manos Gerakinis Petitgrain is not a simple bitter orange cologne. Instead, the Greek niche house pairs bright green petitgrain leaves with spicy black pepper, velvety red rose, and an unexpectedly lush vanilla core. As the scent warms on pulse points, a creamy wave of milky coconut and po…

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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, Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel or Petitgrain?

Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel takes 3 of 3 categories. Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes; Petitgrain is rated 4.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Petitgrain for a vanilla and coconut character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel or Petitgrain?

Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel lasts longest (Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel 85/100, Petitgrain 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel or Petitgrain?

Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel projects furthest (Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel 75/100, Petitgrain 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel and Petitgrain smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Iris, Sandalwood and Cedar.

Is Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel or Petitgrain better for summer or winter?

Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel suits day or night wear; Petitgrain suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel and Petitgrain?

Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel has top notes of Plum, Lemon, Fir and Ginger, heart notes of Freesia, Jasmine, Iris and Lavender, a base of Incense, Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Cedar. Petitgrain has top notes of Black Pepper and Red Rose, heart notes of Vanilla, Petitgrain and Iris, a base of Coconut, Sandalwood and Cedar.