Fragrance comparison

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute vs Maraya

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 17 ratings analysed

4 wins

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

Nabeel

3.9314 votes

Rank #51,710 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Maraya

Raydan

4.003 votes

Rank #62,640 White FloralFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute takes 4 of 4 categories.

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Maraya
Choose it for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute4/4

Maraya0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Sillage & projection: Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
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 AbsoluteNabeel

MarayaRaydan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

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

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAcqua di Nabeel Absolute

SillageAcqua di Nabeel Absolute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value50

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%

white floral100%

fresh spicy92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

vanilla69%

aromatic61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and aromatic

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

Top

GeraniumBay LeafNeroliCitruses

Heart

Orange BlossomJasmineCoconutPeachLilyIrisHeliotrope

Base

VanillaCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Coconut, Jasmine and Heliotrope. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer60

Fall100

Winter70

Day88

Night100

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex64

Women7

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,710

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,640

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteHigher 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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Maraya by Raydan is an oriental floral fragrance for men and women, featuring a complex mix of geranium, bay leaf, and citrus. The heart blooms with orange blossom, jasmine, and coconut, eventually settling into a warm base of vanilla, cedar, and amber. It works well for those who enjoy diverse, layered floral scents …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Maraya?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute takes 4 of 4 categories. Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes; Maraya is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Acqua di Nabeel Absolute for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Maraya for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Maraya?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute lasts longest (Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100, Maraya 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Maraya?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute projects furthest (Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100, Maraya 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Acqua di Nabeel Absolute and Maraya smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Neroli, Coconut, Jasmine and Heliotrope.

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

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

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

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. Maraya has top notes of Geranium, Bay Leaf, Neroli and Citruses, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Coconut and Peach, a base of Vanilla, Cedar and Amber.