Acqua di Nabeel Absolute vs Maestrale
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Maestrale takes 4 of 5 categories.
Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteChoose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
MaestraleChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute1/5
Maestrale4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Maestrale
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Maestrale
- Sillage & projection
- Maestrale
- Value for money
- Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Maestrale
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeelMaestraleProfumi di PantelleriaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.93/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%
4.14/ 5 · 57 votes
Have 37%Had 17%Want 46%
Category winnerMaestraleRating 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
39%Love
47%Like
4%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
57 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMaestrale
SillageMaestrale
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%
woody77%
aromatic61%
citrus38%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and aromatic
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
GrapefruitJuniper BerriesSaffron
Heart3 to 5 hours
CardamomRumCorianderCarnationIris
Base5 to 8 hours
RaspberryCashmeranVetiver
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Maestrale, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring70
Summer60
Fall100
Winter70
Day88
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall79
Winter29
Day100
Night53
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#17,365
PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza
Launched2018
Reviews6
Category winnerMaestraleHigher 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 →Maestrale by Profumi di Pantelleria opens with a brisk burst of tart grapefruit, herbal juniper berries, and dry saffron. As the crisp top fades, the fragrance moves into an aromatic and spicy core led by cardamom, warm rum, and green coriander, cushioned by soft iris and spicy carnation. The base settles into earthy …
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 Maestrale?
Maestrale takes 4 of 5 categories. Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes; Maestrale is rated 4.14/5 from 57 votes. Choose Acqua di Nabeel Absolute for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Maestrale for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Maestrale?
Maestrale lasts longest (Maestrale 78/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Maestrale?
Maestrale projects furthest (Maestrale 72/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Acqua di Nabeel Absolute and Maestrale smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit and Vetiver.
Is Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Maestrale better for summer or winter?
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear; Maestrale suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Acqua di Nabeel Absolute and Maestrale?
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. Maestrale has top notes of Grapefruit, Juniper Berries and Saffron, heart notes of Cardamom, Rum, Coriander and Carnation, a base of Raspberry, Cashmeran and Vetiver.
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