Fragrance comparison

Acqua di Nabeel vs Mousse Arashiyama

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 272 ratings analysed

Acqua di Nabeel

Nabeel

3.55119 votes

Rank #17,205 White FloralCitrus

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6%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Mousse Arashiyama

Le Jardin Retrouve

3.64153 votes

Rank #14,019 WoodyFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mousse Arashiyama takes 4 of 7 categories.

Acqua di Nabeel
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Mousse Arashiyama
Choose it for a woody and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Acqua di Nabeel3/7

Mousse Arashiyama4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Acqua di NabeelNabeel

Mousse ArashiyamaLe Jardin Retrouve

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 58%Had 7%Want 35%

3.64/ 5 · 153 votes

Have 26%Had 7%Want 67%

Category winnerMousse ArashiyamaRating 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

33%Love

30%Like

13%Ok

17%Dislike

7%Hate

153 votes

Category winnerAcqua di NabeelMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityMousse Arashiyama

SillageMousse Arashiyama

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value49

Category winnerAcqua di NabeelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

white floral100%

citrus92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

woody100%

fresh92%

green84%

aquatic77%

amber69%

mossy61%

Scent match6%Clearly different

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

IncenseMastic or LentisqueBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

Fig LeafWater NotesFig

Base4 to 7 hours

MossVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Moss, Vetiver and Cedar. Durations are only published for Mousse Arashiyama, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring94

Summer100

Fall39

Winter22

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer70

Fall59

Winter15

Day100

Night30

Category winnerAcqua di NabeelMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex62

Women33

Men12

Unisex75

Women12

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,205

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#14,019

PerfumerMaxence Moutte

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerMousse ArashiyamaHigher 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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Mousse Arashiyama by Le Jardin Retrouve presents an unusual aromatic green profile that contrasts cool dampness with dry smoke. The opening delivers bright bergamot paired with resinous mastic and a distinct hit of incense. As the initial freshness settles, crisp fig leaf and watery notes emerge alongside the soft swe…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Acqua di Nabeel or Mousse Arashiyama?

Mousse Arashiyama takes 4 of 7 categories. Acqua di Nabeel is rated 3.55/5 from 119 votes; Mousse Arashiyama is rated 3.64/5 from 153 votes. Choose Acqua di Nabeel for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Mousse Arashiyama for a woody and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Acqua di Nabeel or Mousse Arashiyama?

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

Which projects more, Acqua di Nabeel or Mousse Arashiyama?

Mousse Arashiyama projects furthest (Mousse Arashiyama 51/100, Acqua di Nabeel 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Acqua di Nabeel and Mousse Arashiyama smell similar?

Clearly different: a 6% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Moss, Vetiver and Cedar.

Is Acqua di Nabeel or Mousse Arashiyama 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; Mousse Arashiyama suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Acqua di Nabeel and Mousse Arashiyama?

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). Mousse Arashiyama has top notes of Incense, Mastic or Lentisque and Bergamot, heart notes of Fig Leaf, Water Notes and Fig, a base of Moss, Vetiver and Cedar.