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2 L’isola Che Non C’è vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

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

Updated 19 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • 2 L’isola Che Non C’è

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

    Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

2 L’isola Che Non C’è1/4
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute3/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
2 L’isola Che Non C’è
Sillage & projection
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Value for money
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
2 L’isola Che Non C’èUERMI
Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeel
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.60/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 20%Had 20%Want 60%
3.93/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
20%Love
40%Like
20%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate

5 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
〰 Sillage44
♥ Love / hate65
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

Longevity2 L’isola Che Non C’è

SillageAcqua di Nabeel Absolute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value25
¤ Price value81
Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
aromatic92%
amber84%
woody77%
balsamic69%
fresh61%
sweet100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
LemonelemiGinger
Heart2-4 hrs
Lily-of-the-ValleyPink PepperIncense
Base6-8 hrs
AmberCedarVetiver
Top
Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose
Heart
Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope
Base
MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar
InformationalShared notesLemon, Incense, Amber and Cedar. Durations are only published for 2 L’isola Che Non C’è, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night50
Spring70
Summer60
Fall100
Winter70
Day88
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men40
Unisex40
Women20
Men29
Unisex64
Women7
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,765

PerfumerPierre-Constantin Guéros

Launched2022

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,524

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

2 L’isola Che Non C’è by UERMI bursts open with a bright splash of tart lemon, prickly ginger, and resinous elemi sap. It does not smell like floor cleaner. The opening feels crisp, sunny, and immediately bracing on warm skin. Within twenty minutes, the citrus bite softens. Dry incense, pink pepper, and dewy lily-of-t…

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, 2 L’isola Che Non C’è or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute takes 3 of 4 categories. 2 L’isola Che Non C’è is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose 2 L’isola Che Non C’è for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Acqua di Nabeel Absolute for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 2 L’isola Che Non C’è or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

2 L’isola Che Non C’è lasts longest (2 L’isola Che Non C’è 90/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 2 L’isola Che Non C’è or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute projects furthest (Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100, 2 L’isola Che Non C’è 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 2 L’isola Che Non C’è and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Incense, Amber and Cedar.

Is 2 L’isola Che Non C’è or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute better for summer or winter?

2 L’isola Che Non C’è suits daytime wear; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 2 L’isola Che Non C’è and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

2 L’isola Che Non C’è has top notes of Lemon, elemi and Ginger, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Pink Pepper and Incense, a base of Amber, Cedar and Vetiver. 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.

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