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Acqua di Nabeel vs No1 Iris

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

Updated 171 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No1 Iris takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Acqua di Nabeel

    Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • No1 Iris

    Choose it for a woody and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Acqua di Nabeel3/7
No1 Iris4/7
Ratings & consensus
No1 Iris
Community sentiment
No1 Iris
Longevity
No1 Iris
Sillage & projection
No1 Iris
Value for money
Acqua di Nabeel
Versatility
Acqua di Nabeel
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
No1 IrisPrada
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.55/ 5 · 119 votes
Have 58%Had 7%Want 35%
4.46/ 5 · 52 votes
Have 22%Had 6%Want 71%
Category winnerNo1 IrisRating 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

54%Love
42%Like
0%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate

52 votes

Category winnerNo1 IrisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity55
〰 Sillage48
♥ Love / hate64
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate87
Category winners

LongevityNo1 Iris

SillageNo1 Iris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value82
¤ Price value38
Category winnerAcqua di NabeelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
citrus92%
floral84%
aromatic77%
powdery69%
fruity61%
woody100%
iris92%
powdery84%
earthy77%
aromatic69%
amber61%
Scent match22%Clearly different · both powdery 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
Notes
IrisVetiverNeroliBlood OrangeIncenseSandalwoodMyrhhMuskCoumarin

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Iris, Musk and Vetiver. Durations are only published for No1 Iris, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring94
Summer100
Fall39
Winter22
Day100
Night47
Spring100
Summer21
Fall50
Winter29
Day100
Night67
Category winnerAcqua di NabeelMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men5
Unisex62
Women33
Men17
Unisex50
Women33
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,721

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#32,867

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Prada No1 Iris is a cool, powdery woody perfume centered around earthy iris root, sharp neroli, and dry frankincense. The initial spray hits with a brisk burst of bitter blood orange and green citrus oil before settling into a soft, chalky floral heart. Clean musk and vetiver balance the deeper base of myrrh and couma…

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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 No1 Iris?

No1 Iris takes 4 of 7 categories. Acqua di Nabeel is rated 3.55/5 from 119 votes; No1 Iris is rated 4.46/5 from 52 votes. Choose Acqua di Nabeel for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose No1 Iris for a woody and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Acqua di Nabeel or No1 Iris?

No1 Iris lasts longest (No1 Iris 70/100, Acqua di Nabeel 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Acqua di Nabeel or No1 Iris?

No1 Iris projects furthest (No1 Iris 68/100, Acqua di Nabeel 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Acqua di Nabeel and No1 Iris smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and aromatic accords. Common notes include Neroli, Iris, Musk and Vetiver.

Is Acqua di Nabeel or No1 Iris better for summer or winter?

For summer, Acqua di Nabeel is the stronger pick. For winter, No1 Iris is the stronger pick. Acqua di Nabeel suits daytime wear; No1 Iris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Acqua di Nabeel and No1 Iris?

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). No1 Iris features Iris, Vetiver, Neroli, Blood Orange and Incense.

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