Fragrance comparison

Acqua di Nabeel vs Nectaroma

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 126 ratings analysed

2 wins

Acqua di Nabeel

Nabeel

3.55119 votes

Rank #16,240 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Nectaroma

Tuvaché · 2013

4.147 votes

Rank #42,567 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Acqua di Nabeel takes 2 of 4 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.
Nectaroma
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Acqua di Nabeel2/4

Nectaroma1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Nectaroma
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

NectaromaTuvaché

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 58%Had 7%Want 35%

4.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 22%Had 13%Want 66%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

57%Love

14%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageNectaroma

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value50

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%

white floral88%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy65%

green53%

woody42%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and aromatic

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

Mandarin OrangeBergamotBasil LeafCassisCardamom

Heart2-3 hrs

French orange flowerNeroliLily-of-the-Valley

Base4-6 hrs

MuskCedarVetiverMossViolet

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Neroli, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk. Durations are only published for Nectaroma, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring94

Summer100

Fall39

Winter22

Day100

Night47

Spring67

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night29

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex62

Women33

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 43%Work 33%Date 15%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,240

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#42,567

PerfumerRichard Herpin

Launched2013

Reviews2

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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Tuvaché Nectaroma is a bright citrus floral Eau de Toilette that pairs sweet mandarin orange with aromatic green herbs. The opening hits fast. Bergamot, torn basil leaf, and tart cassis provide an instant burst of sunny energy. Within twenty minutes, the composition softens into French orange flower, clean neroli, and…

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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 Nectaroma?

Acqua di Nabeel takes 2 of 4 categories. Acqua di Nabeel is rated 3.55/5 from 119 votes; Nectaroma is rated 4.14/5 from 7 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 Nectaroma for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Acqua di Nabeel or Nectaroma?

They last about the same: Acqua di Nabeel 55/100, Nectaroma 55/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Acqua di Nabeel or Nectaroma?

Projection is very close: Nectaroma 50/100, Acqua di Nabeel 48/100 for sillage.

Do Acqua di Nabeel and Nectaroma smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Neroli, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk.

Is Acqua di Nabeel or Nectaroma better for summer or winter?

Acqua di Nabeel suits daytime wear; Nectaroma suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Acqua di Nabeel and Nectaroma?

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). Nectaroma has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Basil Leaf and Cassis, heart notes of French orange flower, Neroli and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Cedar, Vetiver and Moss.