Fragrance comparison

Nagada vs Sofia

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 133 ratings analysed

4 wins

Nagada

Pascal Morabito

4.0631 votes

Rank #36,037 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Sofia

Detaille

3.77102 votes

Rank #25,774 VanillaPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nagada takes 4 of 7 categories.

Nagada
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sofia
Choose it for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Nagada4/7

Sofia3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NagadaPascal Morabito

SofiaDetaille

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 42%Had 3%Want 56%

3.77/ 5 · 102 votes

Have 46%Had 16%Want 38%

Category winnerNagadaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

39%Like

10%Ok

3%Dislike

6%Hate

31 votes

20%Love

58%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

102 votes

Category winnerNagadaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevitySofia

SillageSofia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value63

Category winnerNagadaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

green61%

vanilla100%

patchouli92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeCassisArtemisia

Heart

CloveRoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

SandalwoodVetyverPatchouliRaspberryTonka BeanPeachVanille

Top15-30 mins

TamarindCassis

Heart2-4 hrs

HeliotropeJasmine

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliVanille

InformationalShared notesCassis, Jasmine, Patchouli and Vanille. Durations are only published for Sofia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter30

Day100

Night64

Spring74

Summer24

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night73

Category winnerNagadaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men3

Unisex28

Women69

Work 33%Casual 29%Date 26%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,037

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,774

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerSofiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pascal 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…

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Detaille Sofia presents an unusual spin on classic French perfumery. The first spray releases a pungent kick of tangy tamarind and bitter green cassis buds. Give it two minutes. The sharpness smooths out quickly as almond-toned heliotrope and soft jasmine emerge across the heart. Grounding the base is an earthy patcho…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Nagada or Sofia?

Nagada takes 4 of 7 categories. Nagada is rated 4.06/5 from 31 votes; Sofia is rated 3.77/5 from 102 votes. Choose Nagada for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sofia for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Nagada or Sofia?

Sofia lasts longest (Sofia 61/100, Nagada 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nagada or Sofia?

Projection is very close: Sofia 58/100, Nagada 57/100 for sillage.

Do Nagada and Sofia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cassis, Jasmine, Patchouli and Vanille.

Is Nagada or Sofia better for summer or winter?

For summer, Nagada is the stronger pick. For winter, Sofia is the stronger pick. Nagada suits daytime wear; Sofia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nagada and Sofia?

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. Sofia has top notes of Tamarind and Cassis, heart notes of Heliotrope and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli and Vanille.