Fragrance comparison

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute vs Element Δ

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 19 ratings analysed

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

Nabeel

3.9314 votes

Rank #46,175 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Element Δ

House of Cosmo

5.005 votes

Rank #37,914 SweetCacao

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Element Δ takes 3 of 4 categories.

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Element Δ
Choose it for a sweet and cacao character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute1/4

Element Δ3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeel

Element ΔHouse of Cosmo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%

5.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityElement Δ

SillageElement Δ

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value67

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%

sweet100%

cacao92%

coconut84%

vanilla77%

tobacco69%

lavender61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both sweet

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

CoconutMentholBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Tobacco LeafHeliotropeLavenderCacaoIso E Super

Base6-10+ hrs

SandalwoodPatchouliVanillaCedarMuskAmbergris

InformationalShared notesLemon, Coconut, Sandalwood and Heliotrope. Durations are only published for Element Δ, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer60

Fall100

Winter70

Day88

Night100

Spring33

Summer67

Fall67

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex64

Women7

Men17

Unisex83

Women0

Date 36%Party 30%Casual 20%Work 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,175

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,914

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerElement ΔHigher 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 →

Element Delta by House of Cosmo delivers an unexpected collision of frosty freshness and dark gourmand warmth. The first spray catches you off guard. Crisp lemon, bright bergamot, and icy menthol flash open before settling into creamy coconut flesh. Give it twenty minutes on skin. The core turns noticeably richer as d…

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 Element Δ?

Element Δ takes 3 of 4 categories. Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes; Element Δ is rated 5.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Acqua di Nabeel Absolute for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Element Δ for a sweet and cacao character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Element Δ?

Element Δ lasts longest (Element Δ 80/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Element Δ?

Element Δ projects furthest (Element Δ 67/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Acqua di Nabeel Absolute and Element Δ smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Lemon, Coconut, Sandalwood and Heliotrope.

Is Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Element Δ better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Acqua di Nabeel Absolute and Element Δ?

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. Element Δ has top notes of Coconut, Menthol, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Tobacco Leaf, Heliotrope, Lavender and Cacao, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vanilla and Cedar.