Fragrance comparison

Nabati vs Sultan

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 749 ratings analysed

4 wins

Nabati

Astrophil & Stella

3.72302 votes

Rank #30,181 LeatherWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Sultan

Royal Crown

4.29447 votes

Rank #1,305 SweetWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nabati takes 4 of 7 categories.

Nabati
Choose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Sultan
Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Nabati4/7

Sultan3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NabatiAstrophil & Stella

SultanRoyal Crown

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 302 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.29/ 5 · 447 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerSultanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

27%Like

12%Ok

14%Dislike

9%Hate

302 votes

58%Love

24%Like

10%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

447 votes

Category winnerSultanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityNabati

SillageNabati

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value22

Category winnerNabatiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aquatic77%

iris69%

earthy61%

sweet100%

woody91%

vanilla83%

amber74%

fruity65%

warm spicy56%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sea SaltSaffronRumCardamomAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Davana

Heart

Watery NotesIrisCedarMoroccan Rose

Base

LeatherAgarwood (Oud)Crystal AmberVetiverPatchouliLabdanumMossVanilla

Top15-30 mins

Madagascar VanillaDatesFruity NotesCedar

Heart2-4 hrs

LabdanumMoroccan RoseJasmine

Base8-12 hrs

MyrrhSandalowoodSaffronAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cedar, Moroccan Rose and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Sultan, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring73

Summer43

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring49

Summer24

Fall0

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Category winnerNabatiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men55

Unisex40

Women5

Men27

Unisex56

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,181

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,305

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews105

Category winnerSultanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nabati opens with a sharp burst of sea salt, cardamom, and dark rum over a heavy base of leather and oud. Christian Provenzano contrasts marine watery notes with dry cedar and smoky amber. It wears best during cold autumn nights, cutting through freezing air with aggressive projection and an earthy patchouli trail.

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Royal Crown Sultan opens with sticky dark dates and rich Madagascar vanilla, backed by a dry shaving of cedar wood. Rather than smelling like cupcake frosting, the sweetness feels thick, resinous, and deeply grounded. As the first rush settles, smooth myrrh and warm sandalwood rise up, adding a gentle golden warmth th…

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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, Nabati or Sultan?

Nabati takes 4 of 7 categories. Nabati is rated 3.72/5 from 302 votes; Sultan is rated 4.29/5 from 447 votes. Choose Nabati for a leather and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Sultan for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Nabati or Sultan?

Nabati lasts longest (Nabati 83/100, Sultan 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nabati or Sultan?

Nabati projects furthest (Nabati 69/100, Sultan 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nabati and Sultan smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cedar, Moroccan Rose and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Nabati or Sultan better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Nabati and Sultan?

Nabati has top notes of Sea Salt, Saffron, Rum and Cardamom, heart notes of Watery Notes, Iris, Cedar and Moroccan Rose, a base of Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Crystal Amber and Vetiver. Sultan has top notes of Madagascar Vanilla, Dates, Fruity Notes and Cedar, heart notes of Labdanum, Moroccan Rose and Jasmine, a base of Myrrh, Sandalowood, Saffron and Agarwood (Oud).