Fragrance comparison

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute vs Decadence Rouge Noir Edition

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 96 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 Rouge Noir Edition

Marc Jacobs

4.2482 votes

Rank #6,935 WoodyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Decadence Rouge Noir 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 Rouge Noir Edition
Choose it for a woody and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute1/5

Decadence Rouge Noir Edition4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeel

Decadence Rouge Noir EditionMarc Jacobs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%

4.24/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerDecadence Rouge Noir 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

54%Love

29%Like

5%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

82 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityDecadence Rouge Noir Edition

SillageDecadence Rouge Noir Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value55

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%

iris92%

fruity84%

earthy77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

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

Heart3-4 hrs

OrrisJasmine SambacRose

Base8-10+ hrs

PapyrusVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesRose, Vetiver and Amber. Durations are only published for Decadence Rouge Noir Edition, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer60

Fall100

Winter70

Day88

Night100

Spring37

Summer15

Fall100

Winter89

Day37

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex64

Women7

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

Date 45%Party 32%Casual 13%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,392

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,935

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerDecadence Rouge Noir 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 Rouge Noir Edition makes an unapologetic first impression. The rich Italian plum hits immediately. It is juicy, dark, and thick. A brisk touch of bittersweet saffron cuts through the nectar, joined quickly by an earthy iris note that prevents the fruit from smelling like candy. Within fifteen min…

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 Rouge Noir Edition?

Decadence Rouge Noir Edition takes 4 of 5 categories. Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes; Decadence Rouge Noir Edition is rated 4.24/5 from 82 votes. Choose Acqua di Nabeel Absolute for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Decadence Rouge Noir Edition for a woody and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Decadence Rouge Noir Edition?

Decadence Rouge Noir Edition lasts longest (Decadence Rouge Noir Edition 76/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Decadence Rouge Noir Edition?

Decadence Rouge Noir Edition projects furthest (Decadence Rouge Noir Edition 72/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Acqua di Nabeel Absolute and Decadence Rouge Noir Edition smell similar?

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

Is Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Decadence Rouge Noir Edition better for summer or winter?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear; Decadence Rouge Noir Edition suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Acqua di Nabeel Absolute and Decadence Rouge Noir 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 Rouge Noir Edition has top notes of Plum, Saffron and Iris, heart notes of Orris, Jasmine Sambac and Rose, a base of Papyrus, Vetiver and Amber.