Acqua di Nabeel Absolute vs Il Flaneur
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
24%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute takes 3 of 5 categories.
Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteChoose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Il FlaneurChoose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute3/5
Il Flaneur2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Il Flaneur
- Sillage & projection
- Il Flaneur
- 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 AbsoluteNabeelIl FlaneurProfumi Di PolignanoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.93/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%
2.85/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 37%Had 16%Want 47%
Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
21%Like
21%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
14 votes · too few to score
19%Love
12%Like
19%Ok
35%Dislike
15%Hate
26 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIl Flaneur
SillageIl Flaneur
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsweet100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
leather100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
patchouli77%
animalic69%
soft spicy61%
Scent match24%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose
Heart
Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope
Base
MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar
Top30 to 45 minutes
Pink PepperSaffronGrapefruitCoconut
Heart2 to 3 hours
PistachioRoseGeraniumJasmine Sambac
Base5 to 8 hours
LeatherPatchouliSandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)Jasmine
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Rose, Coconut and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Il Flaneur, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring70
Summer60
Fall100
Winter70
Day88
Night100
Spring30
Summer0
Fall100
Winter80
Day29
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#49,475
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#63,246
PerfumerArturetto Landi
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAcqua 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 →Il Flaneur by Profumi Di Polignano offers an unexpected clash between creamy sweetness and dark, smoky hide. The scent opens with a sharp burst of pink pepper and tart grapefruit softened by a distinct touch of coconut and saffron. Soon, a nutty heart of pistachio blends into floral geranium and rose, keeping the prof…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Il Flaneur?
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute takes 3 of 5 categories. Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes; Il Flaneur is rated 2.85/5 from 26 votes. Choose Acqua di Nabeel Absolute for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Il Flaneur for a leather and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Il Flaneur?
Il Flaneur lasts longest (Il Flaneur 70/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Il Flaneur?
Projection is very close: Il Flaneur 63/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100 for sillage.
Do Acqua di Nabeel Absolute and Il Flaneur smell similar?
Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Rose, Coconut and Jasmine.
Is Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Il Flaneur better for summer or winter?
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear; Il Flaneur suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Acqua di Nabeel Absolute and Il Flaneur?
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. Il Flaneur has top notes of Pink Pepper, Saffron, Grapefruit and Coconut, heart notes of Pistachio, Rose, Geranium and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Agarwood (Oud).
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