A.E.O.M. vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
A.E.O.M. takes 4 of 5 categories.
A.E.O.M.Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteChoose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
A.E.O.M.4/5
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- A.E.O.M.
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- A.E.O.M.
- Sillage & projection
- A.E.O.M.
- Value for money
- Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- A.E.O.M.
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
A.E.O.M.Aura PerfumeAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.07/ 5 · 82 votes
Have 30%Had 13%Want 57%
3.93/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%
Category winnerA.E.O.M.Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
22%Like
16%Ok
10%Dislike
2%Hate
82 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
Category winners
LongevityA.E.O.M.
SillageA.E.O.M.
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody92%
sweet84%
amber77%
fresh spicy69%
aromatic61%
sweet100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both sweet, warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CognacDatesRumDavanaOrangeBergamot
Heart
CinnamonNutmegCloveRoseGeraniumYlang-Ylang
Base
IncenseLabdanumGuaiac WoodVetiverBenzoinSandalwoodCedarTonka Bean
Top
Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose
Heart
Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope
Base
MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar
InformationalShared notesRose, Incense, Guaiac Wood and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring70
Summer21
Fall97
Winter100
Day92
Night100
Spring70
Summer60
Fall100
Winter70
Day88
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#29,601
PerfumerCécile Zarokian
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#51,812
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerA.E.O.M.Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotA.E.O.M. by Aura Perfume is an oriental spicy fragrance that centers on rich notes of cognac, dates, and warm resins. Launched in 2017, this unisex scent provides a complex, layered experience suitable for cooler weather and evening wear. It sits close to the skin with a cozy warmth, offering a dense, sophisticated 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, A.E.O.M. or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
A.E.O.M. takes 4 of 5 categories. A.E.O.M. is rated 4.07/5 from 82 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose A.E.O.M. for a warm spicy and woody 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, A.E.O.M. or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
A.E.O.M. lasts longest (A.E.O.M. 80/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, A.E.O.M. or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
A.E.O.M. projects furthest (A.E.O.M. 70/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do A.E.O.M. and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Incense, Guaiac Wood and Vetiver.
Is A.E.O.M. or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute better for summer or winter?
A.E.O.M. suits evening wear; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in A.E.O.M. and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
A.E.O.M. has top notes of Cognac, Dates, Rum and Davana, heart notes of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Clove and Rose, a base of Incense, Labdanum, Guaiac Wood 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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