Fragrance comparison

Shem vs Maghateer

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 583 ratings analysed

5 wins

Shem

Nishane

4.06447 votes

Rank #1,955 AromaticRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%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?

Shem takes 5 of 7 categories.

Shem
Choose it for a aromatic and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Maghateer
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Shem5/7

Maghateer2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ShemNishane

MaghateerNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 447 votes

Have 46%Had 9%Want 46%

4.13/ 5 · 136 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerShemRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

21%Like

13%Ok

9%Dislike

5%Hate

447 votes

55%Love

21%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

136 votes

Category winnerMaghateerMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityShem

SillageShem

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value23

¤ Price value79

Category winnerMaghateerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

rose92%

woody84%

earthy77%

leather69%

floral61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

smoky61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Turkish RoseGeraniumCardamom

Heart

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaOsmanthusAmber

Base

LeatherVetiverelemi

Top

SpicesCinnamonNutmegCardamomRoseBulgarian RoseTurkish RoseDamask Rose

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherStyraxSweet NotesVanillaBenzoinGingerClove

Base

Spun SugarCastoreumIncenseGuaiac WoodCaramelAmberLabdanumMoss

InformationalShared notesTurkish Rose, Cardamom, Amber and Leather. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer20

Fall97

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring44

Summer22

Fall94

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Category winnerShemMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex43

Women6

Men56

Unisex35

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,955

PerfumerLucas Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews69

Overall rank#6,695

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerShemHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shem by Nishane is a heavy oriental floral fragrance built around a sharp contrast of dark Turkish rose, bitter cypriol oil, and rugged leather. Formulated as an extrait de parfum by Lucas Sieuzac, it opens with a medicinal burst of cardamom and geranium before settling into a warm base of amber, vetiver, and elemi. D…

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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, Shem or Maghateer?

Shem takes 5 of 7 categories. Shem is rated 4.06/5 from 447 votes; Maghateer is rated 4.13/5 from 136 votes. Choose Shem for a aromatic and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Maghateer for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Shem or Maghateer?

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

Which projects more, Shem or Maghateer?

Shem projects furthest (Shem 77/100, Maghateer 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Shem and Maghateer smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Cardamom, Amber and Leather.

Is Shem or Maghateer better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Shem and Maghateer?

Shem has top notes of Turkish Rose, Geranium and Cardamom, heart notes of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Osmanthus and Amber, a base of Leather, Vetiver and elemi. 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.