Fragrance comparison

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute vs Izmir

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 251 ratings analysed

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

Nabeel

3.9314 votes

Rank #47,469 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Izmir

Unique'e Luxury

4.18237 votes

Rank #5,821 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Izmir 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.
Izmir
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute1/5

Izmir4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeel

IzmirUnique'e Luxury

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%

4.18/ 5 · 237 votes

Have 49%Had 16%Want 35%

Category winnerIzmirRating 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

24%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

237 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityIzmir

SillageIzmir

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%

citrus100%

sweet92%

woody84%

fruity77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both sweet, citrus 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

PineappleMandarin OrangeLemonBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisRoseCloves

Base8-12+ hrs

Tonka BeanOakmossSandalwoodPatchouliVanilla

InformationalShared notesLemon, Rose, Sandalwood and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Izmir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer60

Fall100

Winter70

Day88

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter27

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex64

Women7

Men35

Unisex52

Women13

Casual 34%Work 28%Date 21%Party 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,469

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,821

PerfumerBihter Türkan Ergül, Selim Özen, Sylvain Cara

Launched—

Reviews35

Category winnerIzmirHigher 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 →

Izmir by Unique'e Luxury delivers a vibrant blast of tart lemon, juicy mandarin orange, and tangy pineapple right out of the nozzle. The initial spray leaves a visible oily sheen on skin. It is potent. Within twenty minutes, spicy cloves, powdery iris, and soft rose take the wheel, smoothing down the sharp fruit edges…

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 Izmir?

Izmir takes 4 of 5 categories. Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes; Izmir is rated 4.18/5 from 237 votes. Choose Acqua di Nabeel Absolute for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Izmir for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Izmir?

Izmir lasts longest (Izmir 79/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Izmir?

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

Do Acqua di Nabeel Absolute and Izmir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Rose, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.

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

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

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

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. Izmir has top notes of Pineapple, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Rose and Cloves, a base of Tonka Bean, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Patchouli.