Fragrance comparison

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute vs Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 17 ratings analysed

3 wins

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

Nabeel

3.9314 votes

Rank #46,684 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua

The Dua Brand

4.333 votes

Rank #40,416 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute takes 3 of 4 categories.

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute3/4

Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Sillage & projection: Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Value for money: Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeel

Citron Curve Of Dua’s AcquaThe Dua Brand

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 62%Had 0%Want 38%

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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityAcqua di Nabeel Absolute

SillageAcqua di Nabeel Absolute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value67

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%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

floral77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus 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

Notes

Mandarin OrangeSicilian LemonSandalwoodMignonetteWhite MuskPineapplePatchouliSea NotesCorianderAmbergrisBergamotLavender

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSea Notes, Lemon and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer60

Fall100

Winter70

Day88

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex64

Women7

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 39%Work 31%Party 17%Date 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,684

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,416

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCitron Curve Of Dua’s AcquaHigher 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 →

Citron Curve Of Dua's Acqua by The Dua Brand brings together the crisp energy of three classic masculine scents into a single bottle. The scent opens with a sharp burst of lime, Sicilian lemon, and juicy pineapple, immediately delivering a bright splash reminiscent of clean barbershop grooming. As it settles, green sa…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute takes 3 of 4 categories. Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes; Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Acqua di Nabeel Absolute for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute lasts longest (Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100, Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute projects furthest (Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100, Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Acqua di Nabeel Absolute and Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Sea Notes, Lemon and Sandalwood.

Is Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua better for summer or winter?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear; Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Acqua di Nabeel Absolute and Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua?

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. Citron Curve Of Dua’s Acqua features Mandarin Orange, Sicilian Lemon, Sandalwood, Mignonette and White Musk.