Fragrance comparison

Acqua di Nabeel vs Palmetto

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 142 ratings analysed

4 wins

Acqua di Nabeel

Nabeel

3.55119 votes

Rank #16,246 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Palmetto

Fulton & Roark · 2023

4.0723 votes

Rank #38,499 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Acqua di Nabeel takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

Acqua di Nabeel4/5

Palmetto1/5

Ratings & consensus: Palmetto
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Acqua di Nabeel
Sillage & projection: Acqua di Nabeel
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

PalmettoFulton & Roark

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 58%Had 7%Want 35%

4.07/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 52%Had 26%Want 23%

Category winnerPalmettoRating 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

60%Love

13%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityAcqua di Nabeel

SillageAcqua di Nabeel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value34

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%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

floral65%

white floral53%

aromatic42%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and floral

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

GrapefruitPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

NeroliMagnolia

Base5-7 hrs

CedarIncense

InformationalShared notesNeroli and Cedar. Durations are only published for Palmetto, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring94

Summer100

Fall39

Winter22

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer89

Fall89

Winter33

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex62

Women33

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

Casual 39%Work 35%Date 19%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,246

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#38,499

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2023

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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Palmetto by Fulton & Roark delivers a sharp, sun-drenched blast of tart grapefruit peel and crackling pink pepper right from the nozzle. Give it two minutes. The initial alcohol flash clears quickly to reveal zesty citrus oils rather than synthetic candy sweetness. As the top notes settle on warm skin, green neroli an…

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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 Palmetto?

Acqua di Nabeel takes 4 of 5 categories. Acqua di Nabeel is rated 3.55/5 from 119 votes; Palmetto is rated 4.07/5 from 23 votes. Choose Acqua di Nabeel for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Palmetto for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Acqua di Nabeel or Palmetto?

Acqua di Nabeel lasts longest (Acqua di Nabeel 55/100, Palmetto 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Acqua di Nabeel or Palmetto?

Acqua di Nabeel projects furthest (Acqua di Nabeel 48/100, Palmetto 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Acqua di Nabeel and Palmetto smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Neroli and Cedar.

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

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

What are the notes in Acqua di Nabeel and Palmetto?

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). Palmetto has top notes of Grapefruit and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Neroli and Magnolia, a base of Cedar and Incense.