Acqua di Nabeel Absolute vs NATHAL 02/le parfum 'Island Edition'
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute takes 3 of 4 categories.
Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteChoose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
NATHAL 02/le parfum 'Island Edition'Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute3/4
NATHAL 02/le parfum 'Island Edition'1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- NATHAL 02/le parfum 'Island Edition'
- 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 AbsoluteNabeelNATHAL 02/le parfum 'Island Edition'Le Parfum de NathalieWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.93/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%
3.75/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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
38%Love
13%Like
38%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNATHAL 02/le parfum 'Island Edition'
SillageAcqua di Nabeel Absolute
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%
white floral100%
citrus92%
woody84%
musky77%
warm spicy69%
powdery61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and warm spicy
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
Top15 to 30 minutes
Lily of the ValleyBergamotGrapefruitPink Pepper
Heart2 to 4 hours
White MuskOrange BlossomRose Water
Base5 to 8 hours
BenzoinVanillaHaitian VetiverIndonesian Patchouli LeafSpicesSandalAgarwood
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lily of the Valley, Benzoin and Vetiver. Durations are only published for NATHAL 02/le parfum 'Island Edition', so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring70
Summer60
Fall100
Winter70
Day88
Night100
Spring100
Summer60
Fall100
Winter60
Day100
Night75
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#52,850
PerfumerLaura de Coninck
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 →NATHAL 02/le parfum 'Island Edition' by Le Parfum de Nathalie is a woody spicy composition that defies simple tropical cliches. It opens with a crisp burst of bergamot and grapefruit, sharpened by pink pepper and the soft green tone of lily of the valley. As the bright citrus settles, the heart reveals delicate orange…
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 NATHAL 02/le parfum 'Island Edition'?
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute takes 3 of 4 categories. Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes; NATHAL 02/le parfum 'Island Edition' is rated 3.75/5 from 8 votes. Choose Acqua di Nabeel Absolute for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose NATHAL 02/le parfum 'Island Edition' for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or NATHAL 02/le parfum 'Island Edition'?
NATHAL 02/le parfum 'Island Edition' lasts longest (NATHAL 02/le parfum 'Island Edition' 73/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or NATHAL 02/le parfum 'Island Edition'?
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute projects furthest (Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100, NATHAL 02/le parfum 'Island Edition' 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Acqua di Nabeel Absolute and NATHAL 02/le parfum 'Island Edition' smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lily of the Valley, Benzoin and Vetiver.
Is Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or NATHAL 02/le parfum 'Island Edition' better for summer or winter?
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear; NATHAL 02/le parfum 'Island Edition' suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Acqua di Nabeel Absolute and NATHAL 02/le parfum 'Island Edition'?
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. NATHAL 02/le parfum 'Island Edition' has top notes of Lily of the Valley, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Pink Pepper, heart notes of White Musk, Orange Blossom and Rose Water, a base of Benzoin, Vanilla, Haitian Vetiver and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf.
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