Fragrance comparison

Zeno vs Nader

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 142 ratings analysed

4 wins

Zeno

Maison Alhambra

3.91106 votes

Rank #8,370 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Nader

Nabeel

3.9236 votes

Rank #28,693 PowderyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zeno takes 4 of 7 categories.

Zeno
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Nader
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Zeno4/7

Nader3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ZenoMaison Alhambra

NaderNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 106 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

3.92/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 53%Had 3%Want 44%

Category winnerZenoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

36%Like

12%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

98 votes

33%Love

42%Like

14%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerZenoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityNader

SillageNader

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value67

Category winnerZenoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

green69%

fresh spicy61%

powdery100%

woody92%

white floral84%

fruity77%

amber69%

sweet61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitBergamotPineappleOrangeRose

Heart

HyacinthLotusLily of the ValleyAppleFreesiaIrisGardeniaViolet

Base

PinePatchouliWhite MuskCedarAmberIncense

Top

PeachApplePineappleBergamotGreen LeavesOrangeLemonThyme

Heart

Lily of the ValleyAmberwoodJasmineGourmand AccordVioletIrisRose

Base

SandalwoodVanillaAmberMuskCashmeranOrcanox™

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Spring95

Summer100

Fall63

Winter47

Day100

Night82

Category winnerNaderMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex21

Women79

Men16

Unisex60

Women24

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,370

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#28,693

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerZenoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zeno by Maison Alhambra is a woody aromatic fragrance designed for women. This scent opens with a burst of grapefruit, pineapple, and bergamot, softening into a lush heart of iris, violet, and lily of the valley. It settles into an earthy, resinous base of pine, patchouli, and incense, making it a versatile choice for…

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Nader by Nabeel is a 2023 release that bridges bright orchard fruits with a heavy, clean musk base. It opens with a splash of sweet peach and green apple before settling into an unexpected blend of jasmine and sandalwood. This unisex Eau de Parfum is built for daytime wear in temperate spring weather.

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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, Zeno or Nader?

Zeno takes 4 of 7 categories. Zeno is rated 3.91/5 from 106 votes; Nader is rated 3.92/5 from 36 votes. Choose Zeno for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Nader for a powdery and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Zeno or Nader?

Nader lasts longest (Nader 65/100, Zeno 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Zeno or Nader?

Nader projects furthest (Nader 55/100, Zeno 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Zeno and Nader smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pineapple, Orange and Rose.

Is Zeno or Nader better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Zeno and Nader?

Zeno has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Pineapple and Orange, heart notes of Hyacinth, Lotus, Lily of the Valley and Apple, a base of Pine, Patchouli, White Musk and Cedar. Nader has top notes of Peach, Apple, Pineapple and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Amberwood, Jasmine and Gourmand Accord, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Amber and Musk.