Fragrance comparison

Qafiya 2 vs Maghateer

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 345 ratings analysed

5 wins

Qafiya 2

Ajmal

4.15209 votes

Rank #6,499 Warm SpicyWoody

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31%scent match

Clearly different

Maghateer

Nabeel

4.13136 votes

Rank #6,695 Warm SpicyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Qafiya 2 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Qafiya 2
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Maghateer
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Qafiya 25/7

Maghateer2/7

Ratings & consensus: Qafiya 2
Community sentiment: Qafiya 2
Longevity: Qafiya 2
Sillage & projection: Qafiya 2
Value for money: Maghateer
Versatility: Maghateer
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Qafiya 2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Qafiya 2Ajmal

MaghateerNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 209 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

4.13/ 5 · 136 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerQafiya 2Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

37%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

194 votes

55%Love

21%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

136 votes

Category winnerQafiya 2Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityQafiya 2

SillageQafiya 2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value79

Category winnerMaghateerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody90%

coffee80%

citrus70%

mossy60%

powdery50%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

smoky61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CoffeeBergamot

Heart

SpicesOrange Blossom

Base

SandalwoodMoss

Top

SpicesCinnamonNutmegCardamomRoseBulgarian RoseTurkish RoseDamask Rose

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherStyraxSweet NotesVanillaBenzoinGingerClove

Base

Spun SugarCastoreumIncenseGuaiac WoodCaramelAmberLabdanumMoss

InformationalShared notesSpices and Moss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring26

Summer16

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring44

Summer22

Fall94

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Category winnerMaghateerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men45

Unisex48

Women7

Men56

Unisex35

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,499

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#6,695

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerQafiya 2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal Qafiya 2 is a coffee and spice scent with a brighter citrus lift at the top, then a warm floral touch through the middle. It dries down into smooth woods with a mossy, slightly earthy finish. It usually wears bold, best in cooler weather and evenings. If you like warm spicy, woody fragrances that keep a coffee n…

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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, Qafiya 2 or Maghateer?

Qafiya 2 takes 5 of 7 categories. Qafiya 2 is rated 4.15/5 from 209 votes; Maghateer is rated 4.13/5 from 136 votes. Choose Qafiya 2 for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Maghateer for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Qafiya 2 or Maghateer?

Qafiya 2 lasts longest (Qafiya 2 88/100, Maghateer 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Qafiya 2 or Maghateer?

Qafiya 2 projects furthest (Qafiya 2 81/100, Maghateer 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Qafiya 2 and Maghateer smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Spices and Moss.

Is Qafiya 2 or Maghateer better for summer or winter?

For summer, Maghateer is the stronger pick. For winter, Qafiya 2 is the stronger pick. Maghateer suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Qafiya 2 and Maghateer?

Qafiya 2 has top notes of Coffee and Bergamot, heart notes of Spices and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood and Moss. 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.