Fragrance comparison

Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel vs Vortex

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

Updated 13 Nov 2026 20 ratings analysed

3 wins

Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel

Nabeel

4.449 votes

Rank #43,638 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Vortex

RING

4.1811 votes

Rank #50,312 Warm SpicyCitrus

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.
Vortex
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel3/3

Vortex0/3

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

VortexRING

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 14%Had 5%Want 81%

4.18/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 40%Had 27%Want 33%

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

27%Love

64%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMumaiyaz Al Nabeel

SillageMumaiyaz Al Nabeel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value94

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

fruity77%

oud69%

smoky61%

warm spicy100%

citrus90%

woody80%

vanilla70%

floral60%

patchouli50%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both warm spicy and 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

Top

Mandarin OrangeGingerLemon

Heart

Black PepperCardamomFreesia

Base

Guaiac WoodPatchouliVanilla

InformationalShared notesLemon, Ginger, Black Pepper and Freesia. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring33

Summer100

Fall83

Winter83

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,638

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,312

PerfumerArturetto Landi

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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Vortex opens with a bright hit of mandarin, lemon, and ginger, then settles into pepper, cardamom, and a soft vanilla-wood base. It wears as a spicy citrus scent with a warm, slightly sweet edge. This leans masculine and fairly versatile, especially if you want something energetic up top but smoother in the dry-down. …

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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 Vortex?

Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel takes 3 of 3 categories. Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes; Vortex is rated 4.18/5 from 11 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 Vortex for a warm spicy and citrus character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel or Vortex?

Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel lasts longest (Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel 85/100, Vortex 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel or Vortex?

Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel projects furthest (Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel 75/100, Vortex 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel and Vortex smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Ginger, Black Pepper and Freesia.

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

Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel suits day or night wear; Vortex suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel and Vortex?

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. Vortex has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Ginger and Lemon, heart notes of Black Pepper, Cardamom and Freesia, a base of Guaiac Wood, Patchouli and Vanilla.