Fragrance comparison

Acqua di Nabeel vs I Want

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 187 ratings analysed

Acqua di Nabeel

Nabeel

3.55119 votes

Rank #16,900 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

I Want

Mark Buxton

3.8168 votes

Rank #25,223 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

I Want takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

Acqua di Nabeel2/7

I Want5/7

Ratings & consensus: I Want
Community sentiment: I Want
Longevity: I Want
Sillage & projection: I Want
Value for money: Acqua di Nabeel
Versatility: I Want
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

I WantMark Buxton

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 58%Had 7%Want 35%

3.81/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 36%Had 13%Want 50%

Category winnerI WantRating 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

28%Love

47%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

68 votes

Category winnerI WantMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityI Want

SillageI Want

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value44

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%

floral88%

rose77%

woody65%

citrus53%

patchouli42%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both floral, fruity and citrus

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Black CurrantWild Berries

Heart3 to 5 hours

RoseMagnoliaIrisJasmineTuberoseNeroli Essence

Base6 to 8 hours

PatchouliAgarwood (Oud)Vetiver

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Jasmine, Rose and Iris. Durations are only published for I Want, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring94

Summer100

Fall39

Winter22

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer69

Fall92

Winter35

Day100

Night79

Category winnerI WantMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex62

Women33

Men3

Unisex37

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,900

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#25,223

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews4

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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I Want by Mark Buxton is a bold chypre floral fragrance that unites tart fruitiness with a dense bouquet of flowers and deep woody undertones. The scent begins with a vivid burst of black currant and wild berries, delivering a juicy, sharp introduction that commands immediate attention. As the initial brightness settl…

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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 I Want?

I Want takes 5 of 7 categories. Acqua di Nabeel is rated 3.55/5 from 119 votes; I Want is rated 3.81/5 from 68 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 I Want for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Acqua di Nabeel or I Want?

I Want lasts longest (I Want 74/100, Acqua di Nabeel 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Acqua di Nabeel or I Want?

I Want projects furthest (I Want 64/100, Acqua di Nabeel 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Acqua di Nabeel and I Want smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and citrus accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Jasmine, Rose and Iris.

Is Acqua di Nabeel or I Want better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Acqua di Nabeel and I Want?

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). I Want has top notes of Black Currant and Wild Berries, heart notes of Rose, Magnolia, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud) and Vetiver.