Acqua di Nabeel vs Ashjan
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ashjan takes 3 of 5 categories.
Acqua di NabeelChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
AshjanChoose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Acqua di Nabeel2/5
Ashjan3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Ashjan
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Ashjan
- Sillage & projection
- Ashjan
- Value for money
- Acqua di Nabeel
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Acqua di Nabeel
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Acqua di NabeelNabeelAshjanNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.55/ 5 · 119 votes
Have 58%Had 7%Want 35%
4.80/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 34%Had 11%Want 55%
Category winnerAshjanRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate22%Love
41%Like
17%Ok
11%Dislike
9%Hate
119 votes
80%Love
20%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAshjan
SillageAshjan
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAcqua di NabeelBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
citrus92%
floral84%
aromatic77%
powdery69%
fruity61%
fresh spicy100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
aromatic77%
citrus69%
woody61%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Star AniseLemonPeachPineappleBlack CurrantSea NotesCinnamonBergamot
Heart
NeroliCoconutJasmineRoseLily-of-the-ValleyIrisHeliotrope
Base
MuskMossVetiverAgarwood (Oud)AmberLeatherCedarVanilla
Top
PepperJasmineBergamotOreganoCinnamonLemonClovesCedar Needles
Heart
IncenseGeraniumPatchouliHeliotropeSandalwoodAmberRose
Base
Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhMuskVanillaLeather
InformationalShared notesLemon, Cinnamon, Bergamot and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring94
Summer100
Fall39
Winter22
Day100
Night47
Spring80
Summer100
Fall80
Winter40
Day100
Night71
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#17,721
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#29,265
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerAcqua di NabeelHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAcqua di Nabeel offers a breezy coastal escape built on a surprising contrast of fresh ocean notes and dry spices. A bright burst of bergamot and pineapple meets the warmth of cinnamon and incense, settling into a soft white floral heart. It finishes on a woody base of cedar and subtle leather, perfect for casual spri…
Reviews →Ashjan opens with a bright citrus and spice rush, then settles into incense, amber, soft woods, and a resinous oud-leather base. It reads bold, clean, and slightly traditional, with enough warmth and smoke to keep the fresh top from feeling simple. If you enjoy Middle Eastern styles that mix sparkling citrus, rose-tin…
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 or Ashjan?
Ashjan takes 3 of 5 categories. Acqua di Nabeel is rated 3.55/5 from 119 votes; Ashjan is rated 4.80/5 from 10 votes. Choose Acqua di Nabeel for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Ashjan for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Acqua di Nabeel or Ashjan?
Ashjan lasts longest (Ashjan 80/100, Acqua di Nabeel 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Acqua di Nabeel or Ashjan?
Ashjan projects furthest (Ashjan 71/100, Acqua di Nabeel 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Acqua di Nabeel and Ashjan smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Cinnamon, Bergamot and Jasmine.
Is Acqua di Nabeel or Ashjan better for summer or winter?
Acqua di Nabeel suits daytime wear; Ashjan suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Acqua di Nabeel and Ashjan?
Acqua di Nabeel has top notes of Star Anise, Lemon, Peach and Pineapple, heart notes of Neroli, Coconut, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk, Moss, Vetiver and Agarwood (Oud). Ashjan has top notes of Pepper, Jasmine, Bergamot and Oregano, heart notes of Incense, Geranium, Patchouli and Heliotrope, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Myrrh, Musk and Vanilla.
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