Fragrance comparison

27 In Macao vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 94 ratings analysed

3 wins

27 In Macao

LEN Fragrances

3.6780 votes

Rank #25,910 FruityWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

Nabeel

3.9314 votes

Rank #46,684 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

27 In Macao takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

27 In Macao3/5

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute2/5

Ratings & consensus: Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 27 In Macao
Sillage & projection: 27 In Macao
Value for money: Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 27 In Macao

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

27 In MacaoLEN Fragrances

Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 28%Had 10%Want 62%

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

38%Love

24%Like

16%Ok

14%Dislike

9%Hate

80 votes

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

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

Longevity27 In Macao

Sillage27 In Macao

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value81

Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

warm spicy91%

amber83%

coffee74%

animalic65%

sweet56%

sweet100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both warm spicy and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CoffeeCardamomLitchiPepper

Heart2-4 hrs

GingerPeony

Base6-8+ hrs

PeachAmbergrisVetiver

Top

Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose

Heart

Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope

Base

MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar

InformationalShared notesVetiver. Durations are only published for 27 In Macao, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Spring70

Summer60

Fall100

Winter70

Day88

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex51

Women37

Date 32%Party 25%Casual 23%Work 20%

Men29

Unisex64

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,910

PerfumerMirella Pomina

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#46,684

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner27 In MacaoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

LEN Fragrances 27 In Macao pairs dark roasted coffee with juicy litchi and fleshy peach. The opening packs an assertive punch. A sharp crack of black pepper and green cardamom cuts right through the bitter espresso bean warmth within seconds. As the top notes settle on skin, delicate pink peony and freshly grated ging…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 27 In Macao or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

27 In Macao takes 3 of 5 categories. 27 In Macao is rated 3.67/5 from 80 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose 27 In Macao for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Acqua di Nabeel Absolute for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 27 In Macao or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

27 In Macao lasts longest (27 In Macao 74/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 27 In Macao or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

27 In Macao projects furthest (27 In Macao 72/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 27 In Macao and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Vetiver.

Is 27 In Macao or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute better for summer or winter?

27 In Macao suits evening wear; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 27 In Macao and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

27 In Macao has top notes of Coffee, Cardamom, Litchi and Pepper, heart notes of Ginger and Peony, a base of Peach, Ambergris 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.