Fragrance comparison

Acqua di Nabeel vs Byblos

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 643 ratings analysed

Acqua di Nabeel

Nabeel

3.55119 votes

Rank #15,925 White FloralCitrus

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50%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Byblos

3.93524 votes

Rank #3,280 FruityWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byblos takes 5 of 7 categories.

Acqua di Nabeel
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Byblos
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Acqua di Nabeel2/7

Byblos5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Acqua di NabeelNabeel

ByblosByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 58%Had 7%Want 35%

3.93/ 5 · 524 votes

Have 44%Had 36%Want 20%

Category winnerByblosRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

41%Like

17%Ok

11%Dislike

9%Hate

119 votes

32%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

524 votes

Category winnerByblosMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityByblos

SillageByblos

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value70

Category winnerAcqua di NabeelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both white floral, fruity and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Star AniseLemonPeachPineappleBlack CurrantSea NotesCinnamonBergamot

Heart

NeroliCoconutJasmineRoseLily-of-the-ValleyIrisHeliotrope

Base

MuskMossVetiverAgarwood (Oud)AmberLeatherCedarVanilla

Top

PassionfruitPineappleBlack CurrantCassiaPeachMarigoldGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

MimosaHoneysuckleJasmineGardeniaHeliotropeVioletLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

RaspberryPepperVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesPeach, Pineapple, Black Currant and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring94

Summer100

Fall39

Winter22

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAcqua di NabeelMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex62

Women33

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,925

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#3,280

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Category winnerByblosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Acqua 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…

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Byblos by Byblos is a vibrant floral fruity fragrance for women that evokes a nostalgic 90s aesthetic. This perfume centers on a lush blend of passionfruit and pineapple, set against a complex heart of mimosa and jasmine. It feels ideal for bright spring days or casual summer outings, offering a refreshingly playful a…

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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 or Byblos?

Byblos takes 5 of 7 categories. Acqua di Nabeel is rated 3.55/5 from 119 votes; Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes. Choose Acqua di Nabeel for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Acqua di Nabeel or Byblos?

Byblos lasts longest (Byblos 61/100, Acqua di Nabeel 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Acqua di Nabeel or Byblos?

Byblos projects furthest (Byblos 56/100, Acqua di Nabeel 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Acqua di Nabeel and Byblos smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fruity and floral accords. Common notes include Peach, Pineapple, Black Currant and Bergamot.

Is Acqua di Nabeel or Byblos better for summer or winter?

For summer, Acqua di Nabeel is the stronger pick. For winter, Byblos is the stronger pick. Acqua di Nabeel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Acqua di Nabeel and Byblos?

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). Byblos has top notes of Passionfruit, Pineapple, Black Currant and Cassia, heart notes of Mimosa, Honeysuckle, Jasmine and Gardenia, a base of Raspberry, Pepper, Vetiver and Musk.