Fragrance comparison

Troubadour vs Raboob

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

Troubadour

Isnard

4.003 votes

Rank #62,343 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Raboob

Nabeel

4.002 votes

Rank #63,519 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Raboob takes 2 of 3 categories.

Troubadour
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Raboob
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Troubadour1/3

Raboob2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Raboob
Sillage & projection: Raboob
Value for money: Not scored
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

RaboobNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 43%Had 14%Want 43%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 10%Had 5%Want 85%

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

50%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage94

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityRaboob

SillageRaboob

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

earthy77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

white floral77%

amber69%

citrus61%

Scent match58%Closely related · 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

RoseAgarwood (Oud)LemonBergamotJasmineWhite FlowersMarigoldSaffron

Heart

AmberSageCardamomCashmirwoodYlang-YlangCedarLily-of-the-ValleyHoney

Base

PatchouliPrecious WoodsWhite MuskOakmossVetiverLeatherGurjan balsamSandalwood

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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,343

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,519

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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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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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 Raboob?

Raboob takes 2 of 3 categories. Troubadour is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Raboob is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Troubadour for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Raboob for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Troubadour or Raboob?

Raboob lasts longest (Raboob 80/100, Troubadour 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Troubadour or Raboob?

Raboob projects furthest (Raboob 94/100, Troubadour 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Troubadour and Raboob smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Rose and Cedar.

Is Troubadour or Raboob better for summer or winter?

Troubadour suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Troubadour and Raboob?

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. 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.