Nagada vs Shiraz
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
60%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Shiraz takes 4 of 7 categories.
NagadaChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
ShirazChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Nagada3/7
Shiraz4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Shiraz
- Community sentiment
- Nagada
- Longevity
- Shiraz
- Sillage & projection
- Shiraz
- Value for money
- Nagada
- Versatility
- Nagada
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Shiraz
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
NagadaPascal MorabitoShirazNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.06/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 42%Had 3%Want 56%
4.11/ 5 · 376 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
Category winnerShirazRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate42%Love
39%Like
10%Ok
3%Dislike
6%Hate
31 votes
49%Love
31%Like
7%Ok
8%Dislike
5%Hate
376 votes
Category winnerNagadaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityShiraz
SillageShiraz
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNagadaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
fruity84%
aromatic77%
citrus69%
green61%
warm spicy100%
woody88%
cinnamon77%
fruity65%
fresh spicy53%
aromatic42%
Scent match60%Closely related · both warm spicy, woody and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Mandarin OrangeCassisArtemisia
Heart
CloveRoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
SandalwoodVetyverPatchouliRaspberryTonka BeanPeachVanille
Top
PlumFrench labdanumPeachCassisSageMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
CinnamonCloveNutmegCardamomRoseJasmine
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliVirginia CedarVanilleOakmoss
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Cassis, Clove and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter30
Day100
Night64
Spring22
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNagadaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#39,726
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#25,514
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerShirazHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPascal Morabito Nagada opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange and tart cassis before settling into a spicy herbal heart. Artemisia gives the opening a dusty, aromatic edge that cuts through the fruitiness. Within twenty minutes, warm clove and dark rose take over the center, supported by clean jasmine and lily-of…
Reviews →Shiraz is a warm spicy, fruity chypre with a rich plum and peach opening, a clove and cinnamon heart, and a woody mossy base. It reads classic rather than airy, with spice, fruit, and oakmoss all clearly present. On skin, it usually feels fuller and more textured than modern fruity florals. The profile may suit someon…
Reviews →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, Nagada or Shiraz?
Shiraz takes 4 of 7 categories. Nagada is rated 4.06/5 from 31 votes; Shiraz is rated 4.11/5 from 376 votes. Choose Nagada for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shiraz for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Nagada or Shiraz?
Shiraz lasts longest (Shiraz 74/100, Nagada 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Nagada or Shiraz?
Shiraz projects furthest (Shiraz 69/100, Nagada 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Nagada and Shiraz smell similar?
Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Cassis, Clove and Rose.
Is Nagada or Shiraz better for summer or winter?
For summer, Nagada is the stronger pick. For winter, Shiraz is the stronger pick. Nagada suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Nagada and Shiraz?
Nagada has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Cassis and Artemisia, heart notes of Clove, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Vetyver, Patchouli and Raspberry. Shiraz has top notes of Plum, French labdanum, Peach and Cassis, heart notes of Cinnamon, Clove, Nutmeg and Cardamom, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Virginia Cedar and Vanille.
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