Fragrance comparison

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute vs Poseidon's Ottoman Supernova

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 27 ratings analysed

4 wins

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

Nabeel

3.9314 votes

Rank #46,615 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Poseidon's Ottoman Supernova

The Dua Brand

3.1513 votes

Rank #55,118 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute takes 4 of 5 categories.

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Poseidon's Ottoman Supernova
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute4/5

Poseidon's Ottoman Supernova1/5

Ratings & consensus: Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Poseidon's Ottoman Supernova
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 AbsoluteNabeel

Poseidon's Ottoman SupernovaThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%

3.15/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 89%Had 11%Want 0%

Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteRating 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

23%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

31%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

LongevityPoseidon's Ottoman Supernova

SillageAcqua di Nabeel Absolute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value47

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%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

fruity61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · 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

Notes

GrapefruitPineappleBergamotLily of the Valleyjuniper berryPink PepperPatchouliArtemisiaAmbergrisLavenderLabdanumGalbanum

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit and Lily of the Valley. Durations are only published for Poseidon's Ottoman Supernova, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer60

Fall100

Winter70

Day88

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter17

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex64

Women7

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 35%Work 31%Date 18%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,615

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,118

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteHigher 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.

Reviews →

Poseidon's Ottoman Supernova by The Dua Brand kicks off with an intense burst of tart pineapple, bitter grapefruit, and juicy bergamot. The opening feels crisp, sunny, and immediately recognizable, capturing the bright edge of high-end citrus colognes before shifting into darker territory. Within thirty minutes, herba…

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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 Poseidon's Ottoman Supernova?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute takes 4 of 5 categories. Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes; Poseidon's Ottoman Supernova is rated 3.15/5 from 13 votes. Choose Acqua di Nabeel Absolute for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Poseidon's Ottoman Supernova for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Poseidon's Ottoman Supernova?

Poseidon's Ottoman Supernova lasts longest (Poseidon's Ottoman Supernova 73/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Poseidon's Ottoman Supernova?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute projects furthest (Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100, Poseidon's Ottoman Supernova 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Acqua di Nabeel Absolute and Poseidon's Ottoman Supernova smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit and Lily of the Valley.

Is Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Poseidon's Ottoman Supernova better for summer or winter?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear; Poseidon's Ottoman Supernova suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Acqua di Nabeel Absolute and Poseidon's Ottoman Supernova?

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. Poseidon's Ottoman Supernova features Grapefruit, Pineapple, Bergamot, Lily of the Valley and juniper berry.