Fragrance comparison

Acqua di Nabeel vs Mysteriously No 2

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 140 ratings analysed

3 wins

Acqua di Nabeel

Nabeel

3.55119 votes

Rank #16,246 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Mysteriously No 2

Marc Cain

3.3321 votes

Rank #52,835 Warm SpicyCinnamon

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Acqua di Nabeel takes 3 of 5 categories.

Acqua di Nabeel
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Mysteriously No 2
Choose it for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Acqua di Nabeel3/5

Mysteriously No 22/5

Ratings & consensus: Acqua di Nabeel
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mysteriously No 2
Sillage & projection: Mysteriously No 2
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 NabeelNabeel

Mysteriously No 2Marc Cain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 58%Had 7%Want 35%

3.33/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 43%Had 28%Want 29%

Category winnerAcqua di NabeelRating 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

19%Love

33%Like

19%Ok

19%Dislike

10%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityMysteriously No 2

SillageMysteriously No 2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value54

Category winnerAcqua di NabeelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

warm spicy100%

cinnamon88%

vanilla77%

powdery65%

musky53%

amber42%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both powdery

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

CinnamonClovesBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

HeliotropeJasmineSandalwoodRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8 hrs

Tonka BeanMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Bergamot, Jasmine and Rose. Durations are only published for Mysteriously No 2, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring94

Summer100

Fall39

Winter22

Day100

Night47

Spring43

Summer29

Fall100

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex62

Women33

Men0

Unisex22

Women78

Date 33%Casual 30%Work 26%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,246

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#52,835

PerfumerCorinne Cachen, Maarten Schoute, Michel Almairac

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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Marc Cain Mysteriously No 2 is an oriental floral perfume built around a warm, comforting core of baking spices and soft sweetness. The first spray releases a sharp kick of crushed cloves and fiery cinnamon, lifted by a quick flash of tart bergamot. Within twenty minutes, the initial heat settles into an almond-tinted…

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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 Mysteriously No 2?

Acqua di Nabeel takes 3 of 5 categories. Acqua di Nabeel is rated 3.55/5 from 119 votes; Mysteriously No 2 is rated 3.33/5 from 21 votes. Choose Acqua di Nabeel for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Mysteriously No 2 for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Acqua di Nabeel or Mysteriously No 2?

Mysteriously No 2 lasts longest (Mysteriously No 2 61/100, Acqua di Nabeel 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Acqua di Nabeel or Mysteriously No 2?

Mysteriously No 2 projects furthest (Mysteriously No 2 62/100, Acqua di Nabeel 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Acqua di Nabeel and Mysteriously No 2 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Bergamot, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Acqua di Nabeel or Mysteriously No 2 better for summer or winter?

Acqua di Nabeel suits daytime wear; Mysteriously No 2 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Acqua di Nabeel and Mysteriously No 2?

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). Mysteriously No 2 has top notes of Cinnamon, Cloves and Bergamot, heart notes of Heliotrope, Jasmine, Sandalwood and Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Musk and Vanilla.