Fragrance comparison

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute vs By Llermo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 17 ratings analysed

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

Nabeel

3.9314 votes

Rank #51,812 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

By Llermo

Blackoud

4.333 votes

Rank #57,526 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
By Llermo
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute2/4

By Llermo2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: By Llermo
Sillage & projection: By Llermo
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

Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeel

By LlermoBlackoud

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 35%Had 22%Want 43%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityBy Llermo

SillageBy Llermo

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%

fruity100%

sweet91%

aromatic83%

amber74%

tropical65%

green56%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both sweet and aromatic

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

Top

RhubarbCoffeeMandarinCardamom

Heart

MangoAmberGinger

Base

PeachAmbergrisVetiver

InformationalShared notesVetiver and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer60

Fall100

Winter70

Day88

Night100

Spring50

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex64

Women7

Men17

Unisex67

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,812

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,526

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteHigher 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.

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By Llermo by Blackoud combines tart rhubarb, dark roasted coffee, and juicy mango over a warm resinous backdrop. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of rhubarb and citrus mandarin, grounded immediately by a bitter espresso accord and crushed cardamom. As the initial brightness settles, thick mango and spicy ginger …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or By Llermo?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes; By Llermo is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Acqua di Nabeel Absolute for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose By Llermo for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or By Llermo?

By Llermo lasts longest (By Llermo 92/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or By Llermo?

By Llermo projects furthest (By Llermo 65/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Acqua di Nabeel Absolute and By Llermo smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and aromatic accords. Common notes include Vetiver and Amber.

Is Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or By Llermo better for summer or winter?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear; By Llermo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Acqua di Nabeel Absolute and By Llermo?

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. By Llermo has top notes of Rhubarb, Coffee, Mandarin and Cardamom, heart notes of Mango, Amber and Ginger, a base of Peach, Ambergris and Vetiver.