Fragrance comparison

Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel vs Sovereign

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 71 ratings analysed

2 wins

Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel

Nabeel

4.449 votes

Rank #41,923 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Sovereign

Le Galion

3.9762 votes

Rank #15,953 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel2/3

Sovereign1/3

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: Sovereign

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mumaiyaz Al NabeelNabeel

SovereignLe Galion

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 14%Had 5%Want 81%

3.97/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 32%Had 18%Want 50%

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

39%Love

35%Like

10%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityMumaiyaz Al Nabeel

SillageMumaiyaz Al Nabeel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

fruity77%

oud69%

smoky61%

woody100%

amber91%

rose83%

fresh spicy74%

warm spicy65%

oud56%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy

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

Notes

RoseMyrrhWoody NotesAgarwood (Oud)Pink PepperAmberGuaiac WoodBlack PepperIrisPatchouliCedar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Iris, Agarwood (Oud) and Cedar. Durations are only published for Sovereign, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring34

Summer31

Fall100

Winter86

Day88

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men52

Unisex33

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,923

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,953

PerfumerAmelie Bourgeois, Anne-Sophie Behaghel

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerSovereignHigher 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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Sovereign by Le Galion presents a deep woody amber composition built around dark resin and dry florals. It opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and pink pepper that quickly yields to an earthy rose and soft iris. As the scent settles, warm myrrh and rich amber envelop the heart, supported by a sturdy foundation of…

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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, Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel or Sovereign?

Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel takes 2 of 3 categories. Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes; Sovereign is rated 3.97/5 from 62 votes. Choose Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Sovereign for a woody and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel or Sovereign?

Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel lasts longest (Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel 85/100, Sovereign 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel or Sovereign?

Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel projects furthest (Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel 75/100, Sovereign 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel and Sovereign smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Iris, Agarwood (Oud) and Cedar.

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

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

What are the notes in Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel and Sovereign?

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. Sovereign features Rose, Myrrh, Woody Notes, Agarwood (Oud) and Pink Pepper.