Fragrance comparison

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute vs Ecstasy

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 63 ratings analysed

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

Nabeel

3.9314 votes

Rank #46,241 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Ecstasy

Paradis des Sens

4.2949 votes

Rank #12,357 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ecstasy takes 3 of 5 categories.

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Ecstasy
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute2/5

Ecstasy3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeel

EcstasyParadis des Sens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%

4.29/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 30%Had 4%Want 66%

Category winnerEcstasyRating 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

59%Love

20%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

49 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityEcstasy

SillageAcqua di Nabeel Absolute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value49

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%

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

earthy69%

patchouli61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus, warm spicy 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

Top20-30 mins

OrangeBlack PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

SaffronLily of the ValleyHeliotrope

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliAmbrostar™Vetiver

InformationalShared notesLily of the Valley, Heliotrope and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Ecstasy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer60

Fall100

Winter70

Day88

Night100

Spring86

Summer100

Fall86

Winter61

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex64

Women7

Men56

Unisex44

Women0

Casual 36%Work 30%Date 19%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,241

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,357

PerfumerSuzy Le Helley

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerEcstasyHigher 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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Ecstasy by Paradis des Sens delivers a brisk, mineral-tinted spin on modern woody citrus perfumes. The first spray releases bitter orange, bergamot, and cracked black pepper with an immediate flash of alcohol before settling into a cool, peppery haze. As the citrus sparkle eases, saffron adds an earthy warmth that mee…

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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 Ecstasy?

Ecstasy takes 3 of 5 categories. Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes; Ecstasy is rated 4.29/5 from 49 votes. Choose Acqua di Nabeel Absolute for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Ecstasy for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Ecstasy?

Ecstasy lasts longest (Ecstasy 72/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Ecstasy?

Projection is very close: Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100, Ecstasy 59/100 for sillage.

Do Acqua di Nabeel Absolute and Ecstasy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lily of the Valley, Heliotrope and Vetiver.

Is Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Ecstasy better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Acqua di Nabeel Absolute and Ecstasy?

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. Ecstasy has top notes of Orange, Black Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Saffron, Lily of the Valley and Heliotrope, a base of Patchouli, Ambrostar™ and Vetiver.