Fragrance comparison

104 vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 27 ratings analysed

4 wins

104

ScentBar

4.2313 votes

Rank #48,985 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

Nabeel

3.9314 votes

Rank #51,812 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

104 takes 4 of 5 categories.

104
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

1044/5

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute1/5

Ratings & consensus: 104
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 104
Sillage & projection: 104
Value for money: Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 104

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

104ScentBar

Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 13%Had 15%Want 72%

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%

Category winner104Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

54%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

43%Love

21%Like

21%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

Longevity104

Sillage104

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value81

Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy83%

vanilla65%

balsamic48%

powdery30%

sweet100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

LabdanumelemiHeliotropeIncenseGeranium

Base

BenzoinAmbergrisVanillaCinnamonPatchouliWhite MuskMusk

Top

Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose

Heart

Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope

Base

MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar

InformationalShared notesHeliotrope, Incense, Benzoin and Musk. 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

Fall67

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring70

Summer60

Fall100

Winter70

Day88

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men29

Unisex64

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,985

PerfumerViola Pompili

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,812

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner104Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

104 by ScentBar presents a warm, amber-led profile that balances spicy cinnamon against a grounding base of patchouli and vanilla. This composition moves from a sharp bergamot opening into a resinous heart of labdanum and incense. It functions well as an accessible daily scent for those who prefer modern, assertive pr…

Reviews →

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute by Nabeel is a dense oriental spicy fragrance that pairs a sharp citrus opening with warm spices. Star anise, grapefruit, and a dry incense lead into a deep heart of leather and sweet notes before settling on a heavy base of oud and vanilla. It is best suited for cold autumn evenings.

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, 104 or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

104 takes 4 of 5 categories. 104 is rated 4.23/5 from 13 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose 104 for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Acqua di Nabeel Absolute for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 104 or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

104 lasts longest (104 90/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 104 or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

104 projects furthest (104 78/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 104 and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Heliotrope, Incense, Benzoin and Musk.

Is 104 or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute better for summer or winter?

104 suits evening wear; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 104 and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

104 has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Labdanum, elemi, Heliotrope and Incense, a base of Benzoin, Ambergris, Vanilla and Cinnamon. Acqua di Nabeel Absolute has top notes of Star Anise, Incense, White Flowers and Sweet Orange, heart notes of Sweet Notes, Neroli, Coconut and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Guaiac Wood, Benzoin and Oakmoss.