Fragrance comparison

Sofia vs Nagada

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 133 ratings analysed

Sofia

Detaille

3.77102 votes

Rank #25,774 VanillaPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Nagada

Pascal Morabito

4.0631 votes

Rank #36,037 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nagada takes 4 of 7 categories.

Sofia
Choose it for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
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.

Sofia3/7

Nagada4/7

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

SofiaDetaille

NagadaPascal Morabito

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 102 votes

Have 46%Had 16%Want 38%

4.06/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 42%Had 3%Want 56%

Category winnerNagadaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

58%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

102 votes

42%Love

39%Like

10%Ok

3%Dislike

6%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerNagadaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevitySofia

SillageSofia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value72

Category winnerNagadaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

patchouli92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

green61%

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

Top15-30 mins

TamarindCassis

Heart2-4 hrs

HeliotropeJasmine

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliVanille

Top

Mandarin OrangeCassisArtemisia

Heart

CloveRoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

SandalwoodVetyverPatchouliRaspberryTonka BeanPeachVanille

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

Spring74

Summer24

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night73

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter30

Day100

Night64

Category winnerNagadaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex28

Women69

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

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,774

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#36,037

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSofiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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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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, Sofia or Nagada?

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

Which lasts longer, Sofia or Nagada?

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

Which projects more, Sofia or Nagada?

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

Do Sofia and Nagada 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 Sofia or Nagada better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Sofia and Nagada?

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