Fragrance comparison

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute vs D'Seven

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

Nabeel

3.9314 votes

Rank #47,073 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

D'Seven

Dévier

1.001 votes

Rank #74,460 WoodyWarm Spicy

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.
D'Seven
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute2/4

D'Seven2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: D'Seven
Sillage & projection: D'Seven
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

D'SevenDévier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

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

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%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

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityD'Seven

SillageD'Seven

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value50

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%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

white floral77%

aromatic69%

fruity61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both warm spicy, 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

Top15-30 mins

MelonTurmericMandarinCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseSandalwoodAmberVetiverLily of the ValleyTuberoseCedar

Base6-10 hrs

Gaiac WoodBenzoinTonka BeanRaspberryMusk

InformationalShared notesRose, Lily of the Valley, Sandalwood and Musk. Durations are only published for D'Seven, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer60

Fall100

Winter70

Day88

Night100

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day56

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex64

Women7

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 34%Casual 26%Party 23%Work 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,073

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#74,460

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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D'Seven by Dévier pairs crisp melon and earthy turmeric with a warm, resinous foundation of cedar and amber. The first spray brings a sharp burst of sweet mandarin and green cardamom before revealing creamy tuberose and dry sandalwood at its core. It is an assertive woody perfume with an intriguing spicy twist. Becaus…

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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 D'Seven?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes; D'Seven is rated 1.00/5 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 D'Seven for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or D'Seven?

D'Seven lasts longest (D'Seven 80/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or D'Seven?

D'Seven projects furthest (D'Seven 100/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Acqua di Nabeel Absolute and D'Seven smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Lily of the Valley, Sandalwood and Musk.

Is Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or D'Seven better for summer or winter?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear; D'Seven suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Acqua di Nabeel Absolute and D'Seven?

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. D'Seven has top notes of Melon, Turmeric, Mandarin and Cardamom, heart notes of Rose, Sandalwood, Amber and Vetiver, a base of Gaiac Wood, Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Raspberry.