Fragrance comparison

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute vs Mary Ann Powder

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 22 ratings analysed

4 wins

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

Nabeel

3.9314 votes

Rank #49,196 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Mary Ann Powder

Dilís Parfum

3.508 votes

Rank #62,477 VanillaSweet

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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.
Mary Ann Powder
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute4/4

Mary Ann Powder0/4

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

Mary Ann PowderDilís Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%

3.50/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 38%Had 15%Want 48%

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

0%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityAcqua di Nabeel Absolute

SillageAcqua di Nabeel Absolute

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%

vanilla100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

white floral77%

green69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both sweet, white floral 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 to 30 minutes

PineappleGreen NotesAppleCardamomYellow MandarinRaspberryCoconut

Heart1 to 2 hours

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineCoffeeRoseHeliotropeOrange BlossomFreesia

Base2 to 4 hours

VanillaWhite MuskBenzoinTonka BeanSandalwood

InformationalShared notesRose, Coconut, Jasmine and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Mary Ann Powder, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer60

Fall100

Winter70

Day88

Night100

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex64

Women7

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,196

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,477

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.

Reviews →

Mary Ann Powder by Dilís Parfum delivers a sweet, fruity oriental floral experience centered on a rich vanilla base. The scent begins with a lively burst of pineapple, crisp apple, raspberry, and tart yellow mandarin, cut through with clean green notes and a hint of warm cardamom. As the opening settles, a soft floral…

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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 Mary Ann Powder?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute takes 4 of 4 categories. Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes; Mary Ann Powder is rated 3.50/5 from 8 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 Mary Ann Powder for a vanilla and sweet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Mary Ann Powder?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute lasts longest (Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100, Mary Ann Powder 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Mary Ann Powder?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute projects furthest (Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100, Mary Ann Powder 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Acqua di Nabeel Absolute and Mary Ann Powder smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, white floral and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Coconut, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Mary Ann Powder better for summer or winter?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear; Mary Ann Powder suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Acqua di Nabeel Absolute and Mary Ann Powder?

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. Mary Ann Powder has top notes of Pineapple, Green Notes, Apple and Cardamom, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Coffee and Rose, a base of Vanilla, White Musk, Benzoin and Tonka Bean.