Fragrance comparison

Acqua di Nabeel vs Mandarina Duck Man

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 309 ratings analysed

Acqua di Nabeel

Nabeel

3.55119 votes

Rank #16,679 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Mandarina Duck Man

Mandarina Duck

3.97190 votes

Rank #15,940 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mandarina Duck Man 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.
Mandarina Duck Man
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Acqua di Nabeel2/7

Mandarina Duck Man5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Acqua di NabeelNabeel

Mandarina Duck ManMandarina Duck

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 58%Had 7%Want 35%

3.97/ 5 · 190 votes

Have 30%Had 44%Want 26%

Category winnerMandarina Duck ManRating 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

23%Love

63%Like

4%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

190 votes

Category winnerMandarina Duck ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityMandarina Duck Man

SillageMandarina Duck Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value60

Category winnerAcqua di NabeelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

fruity80%

aromatic70%

warm spicy60%

sweet50%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fruity

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

Top15-30 mins

Blood OrangePeachGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

CardamomCarawayNutmeg

Base4-6 hrs

MuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesPeach, Musk and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Mandarina Duck Man, 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

Winter19

Day100

Night35

Category winnerAcqua di NabeelMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex62

Women33

Men59

Unisex36

Women5

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,679

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#15,940

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerMandarina Duck ManHigher 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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Mandarina Duck Man opens with a bright flash of zesty blood orange and tart grapefruit. It hits the air with an energetic, sunny spark. Soon, a juicy peach note softens the citrus bite into something sweeter and surprisingly smooth. The initial alcohol rush dissipates within two minutes, revealing an aromatic heart of…

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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 Mandarina Duck Man?

Mandarina Duck Man takes 5 of 7 categories. Acqua di Nabeel is rated 3.55/5 from 119 votes; Mandarina Duck Man is rated 3.97/5 from 190 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 Mandarina Duck Man for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Acqua di Nabeel or Mandarina Duck Man?

Mandarina Duck Man lasts longest (Mandarina Duck Man 59/100, Acqua di Nabeel 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Acqua di Nabeel or Mandarina Duck Man?

Mandarina Duck Man projects furthest (Mandarina Duck Man 53/100, Acqua di Nabeel 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Acqua di Nabeel and Mandarina Duck Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fruity accords. Common notes include Peach, Musk and Vetiver.

Is Acqua di Nabeel or Mandarina Duck Man better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Acqua di Nabeel and Mandarina Duck Man?

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). Mandarina Duck Man has top notes of Blood Orange, Peach and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cardamom, Caraway and Nutmeg, a base of Musk and Vetiver.