Fragrance comparison

Patchouli vs Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 12 ratings analysed

Patchouli

Ann Steeger

3.003 votes

Rank #68,178 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel

Nabeel

4.449 votes

Rank #44,085 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel takes 3 of 3 categories.

Patchouli
Choose it for a woody and musky character.
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.

Patchouli0/3

Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel3/3

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

PatchouliAnn Steeger

Mumaiyaz Al NabeelNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

4.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 14%Had 5%Want 81%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

44%Love

56%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityMumaiyaz Al Nabeel

SillageMumaiyaz Al Nabeel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky83%

patchouli65%

powdery48%

warm spicy30%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

fruity77%

oud69%

smoky61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Patchouli

Heart

CedarGuaiac Wood

Base

White Musk

Top

PlumLemonFirGingerBlack PepperCumin

Heart

FreesiaJasmineIrisLavender

Base

IncenseAgarwood (Oud)SandalwoodCedarGuaiac WoodAmbergrisCypriol Oil or NagarmothaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Cedar and Guaiac Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,178

PerfumerAnn Steeger

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#44,085

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMumaiyaz Al NabeelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ann Steeger Patchouli opens with a sharp burst of charred wood and earthy patchouli. As the top notes settle on skin, smoky guaiac wood and dry cedar join the composition, creating an austere timber profile. White musk softens the dry-down, wrapping the raw woods in a quiet, powdery finish. It stays low to the skin fr…

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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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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, Patchouli or Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel?

Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel takes 3 of 3 categories. Patchouli is rated 3.00/5 from 3 votes; Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes. Choose Patchouli for a woody and musky character. 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.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli or Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel?

Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel lasts longest (Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel 85/100, Patchouli 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli or Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel?

Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel projects furthest (Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel 75/100, Patchouli 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli and Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Cedar and Guaiac Wood.

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

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

What are the notes in Patchouli and Mumaiyaz Al Nabeel?

Patchouli has top notes of Patchouli, heart notes of Cedar and Guaiac Wood, a base of White Musk. 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.