Fragrance comparison

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute vs Virilis

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 56 ratings analysed

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

Nabeel

3.9314 votes

Rank #50,096 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Virilis

PARIS CORNER

4.3842 votes

Rank #25,278 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Virilis takes 4 of 5 categories.

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Best in fall, evening wear.
Virilis
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute0/5

Virilis4/5

Ratings & consensus: Virilis
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Virilis
Sillage & projection: Virilis
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Virilis

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeel

VirilisPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%

4.38/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 41%Had 8%Want 51%

Category winnerVirilisRating 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

24%Like

12%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityVirilis

SillageVirilis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

amber100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

lavender77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both sweet 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

Top45 to 60 minutes

LavenderMintPineappleArtemisiaCinnamonBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

AmberAmberwoodBenzoinPatchouli

Base5 to 8 hours

VanillaToffeeOakmossMusk

InformationalShared notesMusk, Benzoin, Oakmoss and Amber. Durations are only published for Virilis, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer60

Fall100

Winter70

Day88

Night100

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day73

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex64

Women7

Men82

Unisex11

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,096

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,278

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerVirilisHigher 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 →

Virilis by PARIS CORNER is an oriental fougere fragrance for men built around aromatic freshness and rich, resinous warmth. The scent opens with a burst of crisp bergamot, sharp mint, and aromatic lavender, cut through by juicy pineapple and warm cinnamon. As the initial brightness settles, an earthy blend of patchoul…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Virilis?

Virilis takes 4 of 5 categories. Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes; Virilis is rated 4.38/5 from 42 votes. Choose Acqua di Nabeel Absolute for a sweet and citrus character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Virilis for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Virilis?

Virilis lasts longest (Virilis 77/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute or Virilis?

Virilis projects furthest (Virilis 70/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Acqua di Nabeel Absolute and Virilis smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and aromatic accords. Common notes include Musk, Benzoin, Oakmoss and Amber.

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

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

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

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. Virilis has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Pineapple and Artemisia, heart notes of Amber, Amberwood, Benzoin and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla, Toffee, Oakmoss and Musk.