Fragrance comparison

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute vs Arbre De Nuit

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 44 ratings analysed

3 wins

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

Nabeel

3.9314 votes

Rank #46,386 SweetCitrus

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34%scent match

Clearly different

Arbre De Nuit

Marc Joseph

3.8330 votes

Rank #32,527 WoodyFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute takes 3 of 5 categories.

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Arbre De Nuit
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute3/5

Arbre De Nuit2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeel

Arbre De NuitMarc Joseph

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%

3.83/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 46%Had 11%Want 43%

Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

21%Like

21%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

27%Love

40%Like

23%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityAcqua di Nabeel Absolute

SillageArbre De Nuit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

woody100%

fruity92%

warm spicy84%

cinnamon77%

citrus69%

vanilla61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both citrus, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose

Heart

Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope

Base

MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar

Top15-30 mins

PeachMelonOrangeLemonBergamotCassisApple

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonPatchouliGurjan balsamCedarJasmineNeroli

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesLemon, Neroli, Jasmine and Musk. Durations are only published for Arbre De Nuit, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer60

Fall100

Winter70

Day88

Night100

Spring40

Summer27

Fall67

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex64

Women7

Men0

Unisex30

Women70

Date 37%Party 28%Work 19%Casual 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,386

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,527

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerArbre De NuitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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 →

Marc Joseph Arbre De Nuit hits the skin with an energetic burst of crisp apple, juicy peach, and bright bergamot. The initial alcohol vapor stings for two minutes. Give it time. Once the mist settles, the scent transforms into a dark, resinous core. Warm cinnamon, earthy patchouli, and dry cedar quickly push past the …

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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, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Arbre De Nuit?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute takes 3 of 5 categories. Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes; Arbre De Nuit is rated 3.83/5 from 30 votes. Choose Acqua di Nabeel Absolute for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Arbre De Nuit for a woody and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Arbre De Nuit?

They last about the same: Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100, Arbre De Nuit 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Arbre De Nuit?

Projection is very close: Arbre De Nuit 63/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100 for sillage.

Do Acqua di Nabeel Absolute and Arbre De Nuit smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Neroli, Jasmine and Musk.

Is Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Arbre De Nuit better for summer or winter?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear; Arbre De Nuit suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Acqua di Nabeel Absolute and Arbre De Nuit?

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. Arbre De Nuit has top notes of Peach, Melon, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Cinnamon, Patchouli, Gurjan balsam and Cedar, a base of Vanilla and Musk.