Acqua di Nabeel Absolute vs Caos Calmo
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Caos Calmo takes 3 of 5 categories.
Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteChoose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Caos CalmoChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute2/5
Caos Calmo3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Caos Calmo
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Caos Calmo
- Sillage & projection
- Caos Calmo
- 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 AbsoluteNabeelCaos CalmoNatvm ParfvmWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.93/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%
4.20/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 8%Had 3%Want 90%
Category winnerCaos CalmoRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
21%Like
21%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
14 votes · too few to score
60%Love
20%Like
10%Ok
0%Dislike
10%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCaos Calmo
SillageCaos Calmo
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 bothsweet100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
amber77%
leather69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both warm spicy, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose
Heart
Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope
Base
MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar
Top
PineEucalyptusSaffronStar AniseGingerLemon
Heart
LeatherLavenderCardamomAppleVioletPalisander Rosewood
Base
CypressBenzoinTonka BeanCaramelCoffeeVanillaPatchouli
InformationalShared notesStar Anise, Lemon and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring70
Summer60
Fall100
Winter70
Day88
Night100
Spring50
Summer17
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
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#51,418
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#51,696
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAcqua 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 →Caos Calmo by Natvm Parfvm merges forest freshness with a sweet, resinous warmth. This oriental fougere balances pine, eucalyptus, and star anise against a decadent base of caramel, coffee, and vanilla. It functions as a versatile, year-round scent that thrives in casual outdoor settings or social evening gatherings w…
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, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Caos Calmo?
Caos Calmo takes 3 of 5 categories. Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes; Caos Calmo is rated 4.20/5 from 10 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 Caos Calmo for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Caos Calmo?
Caos Calmo lasts longest (Caos Calmo 73/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Caos Calmo?
Caos Calmo projects furthest (Caos Calmo 71/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Acqua di Nabeel Absolute and Caos Calmo smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Star Anise, Lemon and Benzoin.
Is Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Caos Calmo better for summer or winter?
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear; Caos Calmo suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Acqua di Nabeel Absolute and Caos Calmo?
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. Caos Calmo has top notes of Pine, Eucalyptus, Saffron and Star Anise, heart notes of Leather, Lavender, Cardamom and Apple, a base of Cypress, Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Caramel.
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