Fragrance comparison

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute vs Palmetto

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

3 wins

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

Nabeel

3.9314 votes

Rank #46,684 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Palmetto

Fulton & Roark · 2023

4.0723 votes

Rank #38,499 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute takes 3 of 5 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.
Palmetto
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute3/5

Palmetto2/5

Ratings & consensus: Palmetto
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: Palmetto

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeel

PalmettoFulton & Roark

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%

4.07/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 52%Had 26%Want 23%

Category winnerPalmettoRating 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

60%Love

13%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityAcqua di Nabeel Absolute

SillageAcqua di Nabeel Absolute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value34

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%

citrus100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

floral65%

white floral53%

aromatic42%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and white floral

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

NeroliMagnolia

Base5-7 hrs

CedarIncense

InformationalShared notesIncense, Grapefruit, Neroli and Cedar. Durations are only published for Palmetto, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer60

Fall100

Winter70

Day88

Night100

Spring100

Summer89

Fall89

Winter33

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex64

Women7

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

Casual 39%Work 35%Date 19%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,684

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,499

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2023

Reviews2

Category winnerPalmettoHigher 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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Palmetto by Fulton & Roark delivers a sharp, sun-drenched blast of tart grapefruit peel and crackling pink pepper right from the nozzle. Give it two minutes. The initial alcohol flash clears quickly to reveal zesty citrus oils rather than synthetic candy sweetness. As the top notes settle on warm skin, green neroli an…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Palmetto?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute takes 3 of 5 categories. Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes; Palmetto is rated 4.07/5 from 23 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 Palmetto for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Palmetto?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute lasts longest (Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100, Palmetto 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Palmetto?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute projects furthest (Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100, Palmetto 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Acqua di Nabeel Absolute and Palmetto smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Incense, Grapefruit, Neroli and Cedar.

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

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

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

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. Palmetto has top notes of Grapefruit and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Neroli and Magnolia, a base of Cedar and Incense.