Fragrance comparison

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute vs Decadence One Eight K Edition

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 161 ratings analysed

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

Nabeel

3.9314 votes

Rank #46,392 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Decadence One Eight K Edition

Marc Jacobs

4.33147 votes

Rank #5,832 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Decadence One Eight K Edition takes 4 of 5 categories.

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Decadence One Eight K Edition
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute1/5

Decadence One Eight K Edition4/5

Ratings & consensus: Decadence One Eight K Edition
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Decadence One Eight K Edition
Sillage & projection: Decadence One Eight K Edition
Value for money: Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Decadence One Eight K Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeel

Decadence One Eight K EditionMarc Jacobs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%

4.33/ 5 · 147 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerDecadence One Eight K EditionRating 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

60%Love

25%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

147 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityDecadence One Eight K Edition

SillageDecadence One Eight K Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value46

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%

fruity92%

iris84%

earthy77%

warm spicy69%

leather61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

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

PlumSaffronIris

Heart2-4 hrs

Orris RootBulgarian RoseJasmine Sambac

Base6-10+ hrs

PapyrusVetiverLiquidambar

InformationalShared notesRose and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Decadence One Eight K Edition, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer60

Fall100

Winter70

Day88

Night100

Spring40

Summer27

Fall88

Winter100

Day48

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex64

Women7

Men3

Unisex23

Women74

Date 40%Party 35%Casual 15%Work 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,392

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,832

PerfumerAnn Gottlieb, Annie Buzantian

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerDecadence One Eight K EditionHigher 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 →

Marc Jacobs Decadence One Eight K Edition is a dense, unapologetic woody floral wrapped in dark fruit and earth. The opening delivers a sharp burst of sweet Italian plum and bitter saffron. Give it two minutes to settle. Once the alcohol lifts, a thick layer of powdery iris and buttery orris root takes over the scent …

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 Decadence One Eight K Edition?

Decadence One Eight K Edition takes 4 of 5 categories. Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes; Decadence One Eight K Edition is rated 4.33/5 from 147 votes. Choose Acqua di Nabeel Absolute for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Decadence One Eight K Edition for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Decadence One Eight K Edition?

Decadence One Eight K Edition lasts longest (Decadence One Eight K Edition 74/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Decadence One Eight K Edition?

Decadence One Eight K Edition projects furthest (Decadence One Eight K Edition 70/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Acqua di Nabeel Absolute and Decadence One Eight K Edition smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Rose and Vetiver.

Is Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Decadence One Eight K Edition better for summer or winter?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear; Decadence One Eight K Edition suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Acqua di Nabeel Absolute and Decadence One Eight K Edition?

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. Decadence One Eight K Edition has top notes of Plum, Saffron and Iris, heart notes of Orris Root, Bulgarian Rose and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Papyrus, Vetiver and Liquidambar.