Fragrance comparison

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute vs Chichen Itza

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

Nabeel

3.9314 votes

Rank #47,536 SweetCitrus

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38%scent match

Some overlap

Chichen Itza

Mundus

4.001 votes

Rank #64,148 SweetWoody

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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.
Chichen Itza
Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute2/4

Chichen Itza2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Chichen Itza
Sillage & projection: Chichen Itza
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

Chichen ItzaMundus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 20%Had 15%Want 65%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityChichen Itza

SillageChichen Itza

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value63

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%

sweet100%

woody92%

caramel84%

white floral77%

coconut69%

amber61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both sweet, white floral 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

Top20-30 mins

Ylang YlangBergamotWater JasmineGrassRose

Heart2-4 hrs

PeachCaramelLilyVioletCypriolPear BlossomWhite Heliotrope

Base6-8+ hrs

CoconutCashmere WoodAmberTonka BeanVanillaMuskebony treeGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesRose, Coconut, Musk and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Chichen Itza, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer60

Fall100

Winter70

Day88

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day72

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex64

Women7

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Date 36%Party 28%Casual 21%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,536

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,148

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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Mundus Chichen Itza presents a bold collision between lush jungle freshness and rich dessert sweetness. The first spray releases a snappy flash of green grass, juicy bergamot, and sweet ylang ylang. Within minutes, that early greenery yields to a thick, indulgent heart of warm caramel, ripe peach, and powdery white he…

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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 Chichen Itza?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes; Chichen Itza is rated 4.00/5 from 1 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 Chichen Itza for a sweet and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Chichen Itza?

Chichen Itza lasts longest (Chichen Itza 80/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Chichen Itza?

Chichen Itza projects furthest (Chichen Itza 75/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Acqua di Nabeel Absolute and Chichen Itza smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Coconut, Musk and Guaiac Wood.

Is Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Chichen Itza better for summer or winter?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear; Chichen Itza suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Acqua di Nabeel Absolute and Chichen Itza?

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. Chichen Itza has top notes of Ylang Ylang, Bergamot, Water Jasmine and Grass, heart notes of Peach, Caramel, Lily and Violet, a base of Coconut, Cashmere Wood, Amber and Tonka Bean.