Fragrance comparison

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute vs Passion Of Fiery Cherry 48

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 17 ratings analysed

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

Nabeel

3.9314 votes

Rank #46,236 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Passion Of Fiery Cherry 48

The Dua Brand

4.673 votes

Rank #35,665 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Passion Of Fiery Cherry 48 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Passion Of Fiery Cherry 48
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute1/4

Passion Of Fiery Cherry 483/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Passion Of Fiery Cherry 48
Sillage & projection: Passion Of Fiery Cherry 48
Value for money: Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Passion Of Fiery Cherry 48

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeel

Passion Of Fiery Cherry 48The Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 88%Had 0%Want 13%

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

67%Love

33%Like

0%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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityPassion Of Fiery Cherry 48

SillagePassion Of Fiery Cherry 48

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value63

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%

woody92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

balsamic69%

vanilla61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

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

BergamotCardamomLemon

Heart

Jasmine SambacDamask RoseHeliotrope

Base

Palo SantoAmbrettolidePeru BalsamVetiverTonka

InformationalShared notesLemon, Rose, Heliotrope and Vetiver. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex64

Women7

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,236

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,665

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerPassion Of Fiery Cherry 48Higher 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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Passion Of Fiery Cherry 48 opens brighter than its name suggests, with bergamot, lemon, and cardamom giving the fragrance a sharp citrus lift before the florals and resinous woods settle in. The drydown looks warmer and smoother, with tonka, Peru balsam, vetiver, and palo santo adding sweetness, smoke, and depth. Base…

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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 Passion Of Fiery Cherry 48?

Passion Of Fiery Cherry 48 takes 3 of 4 categories. Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes; Passion Of Fiery Cherry 48 is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Acqua di Nabeel Absolute for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Passion Of Fiery Cherry 48 for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Passion Of Fiery Cherry 48?

Passion Of Fiery Cherry 48 lasts longest (Passion Of Fiery Cherry 48 80/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Passion Of Fiery Cherry 48?

Passion Of Fiery Cherry 48 projects furthest (Passion Of Fiery Cherry 48 67/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Acqua di Nabeel Absolute and Passion Of Fiery Cherry 48 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Rose, Heliotrope and Vetiver.

Is Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Passion Of Fiery Cherry 48 better for summer or winter?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear; Passion Of Fiery Cherry 48 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Acqua di Nabeel Absolute and Passion Of Fiery Cherry 48?

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. Passion Of Fiery Cherry 48 has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Damask Rose and Heliotrope, a base of Palo Santo, Ambrettolide, Peru Balsam and Vetiver.