Acqua di Nabeel vs Maraya
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Acqua di NabeelChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
MarayaChoose it for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Acqua di Nabeel2/4
Maraya2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Maraya
- Sillage & projection
- Maraya
- 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 NabeelNabeelMarayaRaydanWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.55/ 5 · 119 votes
Have 58%Had 7%Want 35%
4.00/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate22%Love
41%Like
17%Ok
11%Dislike
9%Hate
119 votes
33%Love
33%Like
33%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMaraya
SillageMaraya
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%
white floral100%
fresh spicy92%
powdery84%
citrus77%
vanilla69%
aromatic61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and powdery
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
GeraniumBay LeafNeroliCitruses
Heart
Orange BlossomJasmineCoconutPeachLilyIrisHeliotrope
Base
VanillaCedarAmber
InformationalShared notesPeach, Neroli, Coconut 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
Spring0
Summer100
Fall0
Winter50
Day100
Night–
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#17,813
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#62,640
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
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 →Maraya by Raydan is an oriental floral fragrance for men and women, featuring a complex mix of geranium, bay leaf, and citrus. The heart blooms with orange blossom, jasmine, and coconut, eventually settling into a warm base of vanilla, cedar, and amber. It works well for those who enjoy diverse, layered floral scents …
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 Maraya?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Acqua di Nabeel is rated 3.55/5 from 119 votes; Maraya is rated 4.00/5 from 3 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 Maraya for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Acqua di Nabeel or Maraya?
Maraya lasts longest (Maraya 60/100, Acqua di Nabeel 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Acqua di Nabeel or Maraya?
Projection is very close: Maraya 50/100, Acqua di Nabeel 48/100 for sillage.
Do Acqua di Nabeel and Maraya smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Peach, Neroli, Coconut and Jasmine.
Is Acqua di Nabeel or Maraya better for summer or winter?
Acqua di Nabeel suits daytime wear; Maraya suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Acqua di Nabeel and Maraya?
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). Maraya has top notes of Geranium, Bay Leaf, Neroli and Citruses, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Coconut and Peach, a base of Vanilla, Cedar and Amber.
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