Acqua di Nabeel vs Oryx Oud
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
20%scent match
Clearly different
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.
Oryx OudChoose it for a rose and oud character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Acqua di Nabeel2/4
Oryx Oud2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Oryx Oud
- Sillage & projection
- Oryx Oud
- 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 NabeelNabeelOryx OudOryxWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.55/ 5 · 119 votes
Have 58%Had 7%Want 35%
4.83/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%
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
83%Love
17%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOryx Oud
SillageOryx Oud
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%
rose100%
oud92%
fresh spicy84%
vanilla77%
citrus69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match20%Clearly different · both citrus
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
BergamotCinnamonBlack Pepper
Heart
RosePlumJasmineBalsam Fir
Base
Agarwood (Oud)VanillaAtlas Cedar
InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Bergamot, Jasmine and Rose. 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
Spring50
Summer25
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
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#17,860
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#42,186
PerfumerDominique Ropion
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 →Dominique Ropion created Oryx Oud by Oryx around a core of deep damask rose, medicinal agarwood, and resinous balsam fir. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, hot cinnamon, and crushed black pepper that pierces cold air immediately. As the spice softens, dark plum and sweet jasmine round out the heavy flora…
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 Oryx Oud?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Acqua di Nabeel is rated 3.55/5 from 119 votes; Oryx Oud is rated 4.83/5 from 6 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 Oryx Oud for a rose and oud character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Acqua di Nabeel or Oryx Oud?
Oryx Oud lasts longest (Oryx Oud 80/100, Acqua di Nabeel 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Acqua di Nabeel or Oryx Oud?
Oryx Oud projects furthest (Oryx Oud 63/100, Acqua di Nabeel 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Acqua di Nabeel and Oryx Oud smell similar?
Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Bergamot, Jasmine and Rose.
Is Acqua di Nabeel or Oryx Oud better for summer or winter?
Acqua di Nabeel suits daytime wear; Oryx Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Acqua di Nabeel and Oryx Oud?
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). Oryx Oud has top notes of Bergamot, Cinnamon and Black Pepper, heart notes of Rose, Plum, Jasmine and Balsam Fir, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla and Atlas Cedar.
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