Fragrance comparison

Acqua di Nabeel vs Distance

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 121 ratings analysed

Acqua di Nabeel

Nabeel

3.55119 votes

Rank #16,246 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Distance

The Dua Brand

4.502 votes

Rank #45,962 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Distance takes 3 of 4 categories.

Acqua di Nabeel
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Distance
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Acqua di Nabeel1/4

Distance3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Distance
Sillage & projection: Distance
Value for money: Distance
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 NabeelNabeel

DistanceThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 58%Had 7%Want 35%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityDistance

SillageDistance

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value100

Category winnerDistanceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

citrus100%

woody92%

earthy84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic

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

Notes

PatchouliBergamotCinnamonVanillaLeatherVetiverLemonRoseMuskMoss

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLemon, Cinnamon, Bergamot and Rose. Durations are only published for Distance, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring94

Summer100

Fall39

Winter22

Day100

Night47

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day41

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex62

Women33

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 41%Casual 26%Work 18%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,246

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#45,962

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAcqua di NabeelHigher 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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Distance by The Dua Brand puts heavy motor-car leather into a dense, oily bottle. It starts loud. A sharp burst of tart lemon and bergamot cuts through the air within seconds, though the citrus flash cools off quickly on warm skin. What lingers underneath is a dark, tannic leather accord backed by damp oakmoss, gritty…

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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 Distance?

Distance takes 3 of 4 categories. Acqua di Nabeel is rated 3.55/5 from 119 votes; Distance is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Acqua di Nabeel for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Distance for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money.

Which lasts longer, Acqua di Nabeel or Distance?

Distance lasts longest (Distance 80/100, Acqua di Nabeel 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Acqua di Nabeel or Distance?

Distance projects furthest (Distance 75/100, Acqua di Nabeel 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Acqua di Nabeel and Distance smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Cinnamon, Bergamot and Rose.

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

Acqua di Nabeel suits daytime wear; Distance suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Acqua di Nabeel and Distance?

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). Distance features Patchouli, Bergamot, Cinnamon, Vanilla and Leather.