Fragrance comparison

Troubadour vs Hawaas

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

Troubadour

Isnard

4.003 votes

Rank #62,343 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Hawaas

Nabeel

3.504 votes

Rank #67,785 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hawaas takes 3 of 4 categories.

Troubadour
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Hawaas
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Troubadour1/4

Hawaas3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TroubadourIsnard

HawaasNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 43%Had 14%Want 43%

3.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 14%Had 7%Want 79%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityHawaas

SillageHawaas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value63

Category winnerHawaasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

earthy77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

balsamic69%

herbal61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderBergamotCardamomRose

Heart

CedarVetiverSandalwoodPrecious Woods

Base

TobaccoWhite MuskOakmoss

Top

MarigoldRoseWhite FlowersOriental notesJasmineLemonBergamotSaffron

Heart

SageCardamomCedarCashmirwoodYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyHoney

Base

VetiverGurjan balsamPrecious WoodsPatchouliWhite MuskAmberOakmossLeather

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Rose and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,343

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#67,785

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTroubadourHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Troubadour by Isnard opens with a crisp burst of bergamot and herbal lavender, laced with a subtle kick of green cardamom and soft rose. As the initial citrus sparkle softens, a dry wood heart of cedar, vetiver, and sandalwood takes over, providing an earthy structure that feels quiet and composed. In the late dry-do…

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Hawaas by Nabeel reads as a rich woody oriental with a floral, spicy top and a warmer, resinous dry-down. Rose, saffron, jasmine and citrus brighten the opening, then honey, cardamom and cedar add weight before leather, patchouli, amber and sandalwood take over. It may suit shoppers who enjoy traditional, dressier sc…

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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, Troubadour or Hawaas?

Hawaas takes 3 of 4 categories. Troubadour is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Hawaas is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Troubadour for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Hawaas for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Troubadour or Hawaas?

Hawaas lasts longest (Hawaas 73/100, Troubadour 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Troubadour or Hawaas?

Hawaas projects furthest (Hawaas 63/100, Troubadour 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Troubadour and Hawaas smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Rose and Cedar.

Is Troubadour or Hawaas better for summer or winter?

Troubadour suits daytime wear; Hawaas suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Troubadour and Hawaas?

Troubadour has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Cardamom and Rose, heart notes of Cedar, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Precious Woods, a base of Tobacco, White Musk and Oakmoss. Hawaas has top notes of Marigold, Rose, White Flowers and Oriental notes, heart notes of Sage, Cardamom, Cedar and Cashmirwood, a base of Vetiver, Gurjan balsam, Precious Woods and Patchouli.