I have owned Naxos for 7 months now and I go through the bottle relatively quickly; it is truly a masterpiece for me that I enjoy wearing often. Accordingly, I also became aware of Muharib, which is supposed to replicate Naxos. Does it do that? Yes, but in a somewhat more restrained way. Muharib is overall a bit fresher and more citrusy in the opening, softer and creamier in the dry down, with a bit more honey and the cinnamon and tobacco notes dialed back, interestingly without sacrificing sillage or longevity. While Naxos plays very characterfully and prominently with the cinnamon, tobacco, and honey notes, Muharib hints at these in a "softer" but not quieter way. I don’t know how else to describe it; this is the best description that comes to mind. But while my Naxos was produced in 2024 and was first sprayed by me in spring 2025, thus having several months to mature, the production date of Muharib is 25/09/25, so at the time of this review it is "fresh" and was first sprayed just a few days ago. It may still need some time to mature to become as "characterful" as Naxos. This is by no means meant to be derogatory; Muharib is, for me, a hit of the Naxos DNA with its own, currently softer charm (I consciously refrain from giving percentages on how close it is to Naxos, as that usually just makes me grin widely, and I’ll leave it at "very close"). Both have a place in my collection and in my nose in the future! Love both!
