Fragrance comparison

1498 Índia vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 25 ratings analysed

1498 Índia

Leme

3.9111 votes

Rank #39,444 White FloralSoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

Nabeel

3.9314 votes

Rank #46,684 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute takes 4 of 5 categories.

1498 Índia
Choose it for a white floral and soft spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

1498 Índia1/5

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute4/5

Ratings & consensus: Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Sillage & projection: Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Value for money: Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1498 Índia

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1498 ÍndiaLeme

Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 57%Had 0%Want 43%

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%

Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

18%Like

18%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

11 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAcqua di Nabeel Absolute

SillageAcqua di Nabeel Absolute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value81

Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

soft spicy90%

amber80%

musky70%

citrus60%

sweet50%

sweet100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Pink PepperJasmineNeroliAmberRose

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose

Heart

Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope

Base

MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Neroli, Amber and Rose. Durations are only published for 1498 Índia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer20

Fall100

Winter80

Day100

Night41

Spring70

Summer60

Fall100

Winter70

Day88

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex43

Women57

Casual 36%Work 31%Date 21%Party 12%

Men29

Unisex64

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,444

PerfumerPaula Gomes

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#46,684

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1498 ÍndiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Leme 1498 Índia opens with a sharp flash of pink pepper and fizzy neroli before blooming into a sunny white floral bouquet. Clean jasmine and soft rose petals take center stage within twenty minutes. You will not find heavy bazaar spices here. Instead, this Portuguese creation delivers a crisp, contemporary floral pro…

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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.

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1498 Índia or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute takes 4 of 5 categories. 1498 Índia is rated 3.91/5 from 11 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose 1498 Índia for a white floral and soft spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Acqua di Nabeel Absolute for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 1498 Índia or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute lasts longest (Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100, 1498 Índia 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1498 Índia or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute projects furthest (Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100, 1498 Índia 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1498 Índia and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Neroli, Amber and Rose.

Is 1498 Índia or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute better for summer or winter?

1498 Índia suits daytime wear; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1498 Índia and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

1498 Índia features Pink Pepper, Jasmine, Neroli, Amber and Rose. 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.