Fragrance comparison

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute vs Regio

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 690 ratings analysed

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

Nabeel

3.9314 votes

Rank #46,300 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Regio

Xerjoff

3.79676 votes

Rank #3,963 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Regio takes 4 of 5 categories.

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Regio
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute1/5

Regio4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeel

RegioXerjoff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%

3.79/ 5 · 676 votes

Have 44%Had 16%Want 40%

Category winnerRegioRating 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

35%Love

34%Like

10%Ok

17%Dislike

4%Hate

676 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityRegio

SillageRegio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value40

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%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

floral69%

lavender61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus, warm spicy and aromatic

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

LavenderGrapefruitBergamotLemon Blossom

Heart

GeraniumCarnationCardamomplumYlang-YlangRose

Base

VanillePatchouliAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Musk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Rose and Musk. 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

Winter78

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex64

Women7

Men66

Unisex27

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,300

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,963

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews74

Category winnerRegioHigher 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 →

Xerjoff Regio opens with an immediate burst of bitter grapefruit and crisp bergamot, rapidly tempered by a prominent herbal lavender and soft lemon blossom. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus softens to reveal a dense floral heart dominated by clove-like carnation, dark geranium, and a slight sweetness from ripe…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Regio?

Regio takes 4 of 5 categories. Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes; Regio is rated 3.79/5 from 676 votes. Choose Acqua di Nabeel Absolute for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Regio for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Regio?

Regio lasts longest (Regio 76/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Regio?

Regio projects furthest (Regio 69/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Acqua di Nabeel Absolute and Regio smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Rose and Musk.

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

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

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

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. Regio has top notes of Lavender, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Lemon Blossom, heart notes of Geranium, Carnation, Cardamom and plum, a base of Vanille, Patchouli, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Musk.