Fragrance comparison

Raboob vs Shamal

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2 ratings analysed

1 wins

Raboob

Nabeel

4.002 votes

Rank #63,519 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

Shamal

Sarya

—0 votes

Rank #77,460 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Raboob takes 1 of 1 categories.

Raboob
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.
Shamal
Choose it for a woody and amber character.

Raboob1/1

Shamal0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RaboobNabeel

ShamalSarya

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 10%Had 5%Want 85%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 13%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage94

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

white floral77%

amber69%

citrus61%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

white floral69%

earthy61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RoseAgarwood (Oud)LemonBergamotJasmineWhite FlowersMarigoldSaffron

Heart

AmberSageCardamomCashmirwoodYlang-YlangCedarLily-of-the-ValleyHoney

Base

PatchouliPrecious WoodsWhite MuskOakmossVetiverLeatherGurjan balsamSandalwood

Top

Agarwood (Oud)CitrusesOriental notes

Heart

AmberJasmineRoseOriental Woodsy notes

Base

PatchouliSweet NotesVetiver

InformationalShared notesRose, Agarwood (Oud), Jasmine and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,519

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#77,460

PerfumerAli Abdulla Almarzooqi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRaboobHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Raboob by Nabeel is a dense, warming oriental blend that centers on the classic combination of rose and agarwood. Cardamom and saffron add dry, spicy warmth, while leather and patchouli anchor the base. It is a bold choice for chilly autumn evenings, suited for those who appreciate heavy Middle Eastern profiles.

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Shamal by Sarya is a citrus lifted oud and amber scent with a floral heart. It opens bright and slightly green, then moves into jasmine and rose over warm, woody oriental tones. The dry down leans darker and earthier with patchouli and vetiver, with a soft sweetness in the background. If you like modern Middle Eastern…

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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.

Do Raboob and Shamal smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Jasmine and Amber.

What are the notes in Raboob and Shamal?

Raboob has top notes of Rose, Agarwood (Oud), Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Amber, Sage, Cardamom and Cashmirwood, a base of Patchouli, Precious Woods, White Musk and Oakmoss. Shamal has top notes of Agarwood (Oud), Citruses and Oriental notes, heart notes of Amber, Jasmine, Rose and Oriental Woodsy notes, a base of Patchouli, Sweet Notes and Vetiver.