Fragrance comparison

Munegu vs Maghateer

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 351 ratings analysed

4 wins

Munegu

Nishane

4.07215 votes

Rank #5,791 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Maghateer

Nabeel

4.13136 votes

Rank #6,669 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Munegu takes 4 of 7 categories.

Munegu
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Maghateer
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Munegu4/7

Maghateer3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MuneguNishane

MaghateerNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 215 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.13/ 5 · 136 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerMaghateerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

36%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

215 votes

55%Love

21%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

136 votes

Category winnerMuneguMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityMunegu

SillageMunegu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value79

Category winnerMaghateerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

patchouli69%

aromatic61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

smoky61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OrangeCedar

Heart

CuminCardamomNutmegGeraniumYlang-Ylang

Base

PatchouliLabdanumAmberOlibanumTobacco

Top

SpicesCinnamonNutmegCardamomRoseBulgarian RoseTurkish RoseDamask Rose

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherStyraxSweet NotesVanillaBenzoinGingerClove

Base

Spun SugarCastoreumIncenseGuaiac WoodCaramelAmberLabdanumMoss

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Nutmeg, Labdanum and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring54

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring44

Summer22

Fall94

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Category winnerMaghateerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex16

Women7

Men56

Unisex35

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,791

PerfumerSylvain Cara

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#6,669

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerMuneguHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Munegu opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange and dry cedar before unrolling a heavy spice rack of cumin, nutmeg, and cardamom. Grounded by earthy patchouli and smoky olibanum, it settles into a warm, powdery amber on skin. Built for cold autumn evenings and leather jackets, it suits wearers who appreciate vintage …

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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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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, Munegu or Maghateer?

Munegu takes 4 of 7 categories. Munegu is rated 4.07/5 from 215 votes; Maghateer is rated 4.13/5 from 136 votes. Choose Munegu for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Maghateer for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Munegu or Maghateer?

Munegu lasts longest (Munegu 80/100, Maghateer 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Munegu or Maghateer?

Munegu projects furthest (Munegu 74/100, Maghateer 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Munegu and Maghateer smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Nutmeg, Labdanum and Amber.

Is Munegu or Maghateer better for summer or winter?

For summer, Maghateer is the stronger pick. For winter, Munegu is the stronger pick. Maghateer suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Munegu and Maghateer?

Munegu has top notes of Orange and Cedar, heart notes of Cumin, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Labdanum, Amber and Olibanum. 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.