Sultan vs Nabati
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Nabati takes 4 of 7 categories.
SultanChoose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
NabatiChoose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Sultan3/7
Nabati4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Sultan
- Community sentiment
- Sultan
- Longevity
- Nabati
- Sillage & projection
- Nabati
- Value for money
- Nabati
- Versatility
- Nabati
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Sultan
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
SultanRoyal CrownNabatiAstrophil & StellaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.29/ 5 · 447 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
3.72/ 5 · 302 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerSultanRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate58%Love
24%Like
10%Ok
6%Dislike
2%Hate
447 votes
38%Love
27%Like
12%Ok
14%Dislike
9%Hate
302 votes
Category winnerSultanMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNabati
SillageNabati
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNabatiBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
woody91%
vanilla83%
amber74%
fruity65%
warm spicy56%
leather100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
aquatic77%
iris69%
earthy61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
Madagascar VanillaDatesFruity NotesCedar
Heart2-4 hrs
LabdanumMoroccan RoseJasmine
Base8-12 hrs
MyrrhSandalowoodSaffronAgarwood (Oud)
Top
Sea SaltSaffronRumCardamomAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Davana
Heart
Watery NotesIrisCedarMoroccan Rose
Base
LeatherAgarwood (Oud)Crystal AmberVetiverPatchouliLabdanumMossVanilla
InformationalShared notesMadagascar Vanilla, Cedar, Labdanum and Moroccan Rose. Durations are only published for Sultan, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring49
Summer24
Fall0
Winter100
Day53
Night100
Spring73
Summer43
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNabatiMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,305
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews105
Overall rank#30,181
PerfumerChristian Provenzano
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSultanHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRoyal Crown Sultan opens with sticky dark dates and rich Madagascar vanilla, backed by a dry shaving of cedar wood. Rather than smelling like cupcake frosting, the sweetness feels thick, resinous, and deeply grounded. As the first rush settles, smooth myrrh and warm sandalwood rise up, adding a gentle golden warmth th…
Reviews →Nabati opens with a sharp burst of sea salt, cardamom, and dark rum over a heavy base of leather and oud. Christian Provenzano contrasts marine watery notes with dry cedar and smoky amber. It wears best during cold autumn nights, cutting through freezing air with aggressive projection and an earthy patchouli trail.
Reviews →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, Sultan or Nabati?
Nabati takes 4 of 7 categories. Sultan is rated 4.29/5 from 447 votes; Nabati is rated 3.72/5 from 302 votes. Choose Sultan for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Nabati for a leather and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Sultan or Nabati?
Nabati lasts longest (Nabati 83/100, Sultan 79/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Sultan or Nabati?
Nabati projects furthest (Nabati 69/100, Sultan 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Sultan and Nabati smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Madagascar Vanilla, Cedar, Labdanum and Moroccan Rose.
Is Sultan or Nabati better for summer or winter?
For summer, Nabati is the stronger pick. For winter, Sultan is the stronger pick. Sultan suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Sultan and Nabati?
Sultan has top notes of Madagascar Vanilla, Dates, Fruity Notes and Cedar, heart notes of Labdanum, Moroccan Rose and Jasmine, a base of Myrrh, Sandalowood, Saffron and Agarwood (Oud). Nabati has top notes of Sea Salt, Saffron, Rum and Cardamom, heart notes of Watery Notes, Iris, Cedar and Moroccan Rose, a base of Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Crystal Amber and Vetiver.
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