Fragrance comparison

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute vs Cuba Authentic Flame

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 99 ratings analysed

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

Nabeel

3.9314 votes

Rank #46,236 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Cuba Authentic Flame

Cuba Paris · 2022

3.9885 votes

Rank #29,304 SweetCoconut

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuba Authentic Flame takes 3 of 5 categories.

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Cuba Authentic Flame
Choose it for a sweet and coconut character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute2/5

Cuba Authentic Flame3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeel

Cuba Authentic FlameCuba Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%

3.98/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 41%Had 11%Want 48%

Category winnerCuba Authentic FlameRating 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

24%Love

59%Like

12%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

85 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityAcqua di Nabeel Absolute

SillageAcqua di Nabeel Absolute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value92

Category winnerCuba Authentic FlameBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

sweet100%

coconut92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

tropical61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both sweet, aromatic 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

Top

CoconutPineappleBergamot

Heart

Sea Notes

Base

Tonka BeanSandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesSea Notes, Coconut, Sandalwood and Cedar. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter39

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex64

Women7

Men79

Unisex18

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,236

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,304

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2022

Reviews0

Category winnerCuba Authentic FlameHigher 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 →

Cuba Authentic Flame opens with a cheerful splash of juicy pineapple, creamy coconut flesh, and zesty bergamot that smells like a cold fruit smoothie enjoyed by the pool. A crisp sea salt note emerges in the middle, balancing the sweetness before drying down into smooth cedar, creamy sandalwood, and warm tonka bean. I…

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 Cuba Authentic Flame?

Cuba Authentic Flame takes 3 of 5 categories. Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes; Cuba Authentic Flame is rated 3.98/5 from 85 votes. Choose Acqua di Nabeel Absolute for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Cuba Authentic Flame for a sweet and coconut character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Cuba Authentic Flame?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute lasts longest (Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100, Cuba Authentic Flame 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Cuba Authentic Flame?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute projects furthest (Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100, Cuba Authentic Flame 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Acqua di Nabeel Absolute and Cuba Authentic Flame smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Sea Notes, Coconut, Sandalwood and Cedar.

Is Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Cuba Authentic Flame better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Acqua di Nabeel Absolute and Cuba Authentic Flame?

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. Cuba Authentic Flame has top notes of Coconut, Pineapple and Bergamot, heart notes of Sea Notes, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Cedar.