Fragrance comparison

Acqua di Nabeel vs Pamplemousse&Basilic

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 145 ratings analysed

4 wins

Acqua di Nabeel

Nabeel

3.55119 votes

Rank #17,860 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Pamplemousse&Basilic

L'Essence des Notes

4.2726 votes

Rank #19,477 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Acqua di Nabeel takes 4 of 7 categories.

Acqua di Nabeel
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Pamplemousse&Basilic
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Acqua di Nabeel4/7

Pamplemousse&Basilic3/7

Ratings & consensus: Pamplemousse&Basilic
Community sentiment: Pamplemousse&Basilic
Longevity: Acqua di Nabeel
Sillage & projection: Pamplemousse&Basilic
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

Pamplemousse&BasilicL'Essence des Notes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 58%Had 7%Want 35%

4.27/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 39%Had 10%Want 51%

Category winnerPamplemousse&BasilicRating 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

46%Love

35%Like

19%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerPamplemousse&BasilicMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityAcqua di Nabeel

SillagePamplemousse&Basilic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value73

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%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

soft spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

white floral61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and white 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

Top

GrapefruitBlack CurrantBasil

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleySageCarrot

Base

MuskRoseJasmine

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Jasmine, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring94

Summer100

Fall39

Winter22

Day100

Night47

Spring84

Summer100

Fall16

Winter5

Day100

Night6

Category winnerAcqua di NabeelMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex62

Women33

Men7

Unisex64

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,860

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#19,477

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

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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Pamplemousse&Basilic by L'Essence des Notes strikes with a tart burst of crushed grapefruit and peppery basil right off the sprayer. The opening feels raw, green, and cold, cutting through humid summer heat with a sharp herbal kick. As the bitter citrus shell softens, quiet layers of carrot seed, sage, and clean musk …

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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 Pamplemousse&Basilic?

Acqua di Nabeel takes 4 of 7 categories. Acqua di Nabeel is rated 3.55/5 from 119 votes; Pamplemousse&Basilic is rated 4.27/5 from 26 votes. Choose Acqua di Nabeel for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Pamplemousse&Basilic for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Acqua di Nabeel or Pamplemousse&Basilic?

Acqua di Nabeel lasts longest (Acqua di Nabeel 55/100, Pamplemousse&Basilic 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Acqua di Nabeel or Pamplemousse&Basilic?

Pamplemousse&Basilic projects furthest (Pamplemousse&Basilic 52/100, Acqua di Nabeel 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Acqua di Nabeel and Pamplemousse&Basilic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and white floral accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Jasmine, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Acqua di Nabeel or Pamplemousse&Basilic better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Acqua di Nabeel and Pamplemousse&Basilic?

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). Pamplemousse&Basilic has top notes of Grapefruit, Black Currant and Basil, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Sage and Carrot, a base of Musk, Rose and Jasmine.