Acqua di Nabeel Absolute vs No1 Iris
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
23%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No1 Iris 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.
No1 IrisChoose it for a woody and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute1/5
No1 Iris4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- No1 Iris
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- No1 Iris
- Sillage & projection
- No1 Iris
- Value for money
- Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- No1 Iris
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeelNo1 IrisPradaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.93/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%
4.46/ 5 · 52 votes
Have 22%Had 6%Want 71%
Category winnerNo1 IrisRating 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
54%Love
42%Like
0%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
52 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo1 Iris
SillageNo1 Iris
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%
woody100%
iris92%
powdery84%
earthy77%
aromatic69%
amber61%
Scent match23%Clearly different · both woody 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
Notes
IrisVetiverNeroliBlood OrangeIncenseSandalwoodMyrhhMuskCoumarin
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesIncense, Neroli, Sandalwood and Musk. Durations are only published for No1 Iris, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring70
Summer60
Fall100
Winter70
Day88
Night100
Spring100
Summer21
Fall50
Winter29
Day100
Night67
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#51,258
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#32,867
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerNo1 IrisHigher 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 →Prada No1 Iris is a cool, powdery woody perfume centered around earthy iris root, sharp neroli, and dry frankincense. The initial spray hits with a brisk burst of bitter blood orange and green citrus oil before settling into a soft, chalky floral heart. Clean musk and vetiver balance the deeper base of myrrh and couma…
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 No1 Iris?
No1 Iris takes 4 of 5 categories. Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes; No1 Iris is rated 4.46/5 from 52 votes. Choose Acqua di Nabeel Absolute for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose No1 Iris for a woody and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or No1 Iris?
No1 Iris lasts longest (No1 Iris 70/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or No1 Iris?
No1 Iris projects furthest (No1 Iris 68/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Acqua di Nabeel Absolute and No1 Iris smell similar?
Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Incense, Neroli, Sandalwood and Musk.
Is Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or No1 Iris better for summer or winter?
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear; No1 Iris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Acqua di Nabeel Absolute and No1 Iris?
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. No1 Iris features Iris, Vetiver, Neroli, Blood Orange and Incense.
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