Acqua di Nabeel Absolute vs Passum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
19%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute takes 3 of 5 categories.
Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteChoose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
PassumChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute3/5
Passum2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Passum
- 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
- Passum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeelPassumProfumi di PantelleriaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.93/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%
4.03/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 27%Had 17%Want 56%
Category winnerPassumRating 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
29%Love
55%Like
8%Ok
5%Dislike
3%Hate
38 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAcqua di Nabeel Absolute
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%
amber100%
woody92%
nutty84%
powdery77%
warm spicy69%
leather61%
Scent match19%Clearly different · both woody 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
Top30 to 45 minutes
MyrhhHazelnutIncense
Heart1.5 to 3 hours
IrisSandalwoodPatchouli
Base2 to 3 hours
LeatherWhite MuskLabdanum
InformationalShared notesIncense and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Passum, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring70
Summer60
Fall100
Winter70
Day88
Night100
Spring90
Summer100
Fall100
Winter20
Day100
Night60
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#45,258
PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerPassumHigher 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 →Passum by Profumi di Pantelleria is a quiet amber leather fragrance that balances dry smoke with soft nuttiness. It opens with an unusual pairing of hazelnut, cool incense, and resinous myrhh, creating a scent reminiscent of toasted shells and aromatic church smoke. As it develops, powdery iris and smooth sandalwood s…
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 Passum?
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute takes 3 of 5 categories. Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes; Passum is rated 4.03/5 from 38 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 Passum for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Passum?
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute lasts longest (Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100, Passum 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Passum?
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute projects furthest (Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100, Passum 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Acqua di Nabeel Absolute and Passum smell similar?
Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Incense and Sandalwood.
Is Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Passum better for summer or winter?
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear; Passum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Acqua di Nabeel Absolute and Passum?
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. Passum has top notes of Myrhh, Hazelnut and Incense, heart notes of Iris, Sandalwood and Patchouli, a base of Leather, White Musk and Labdanum.
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