Acqua di Nabeel vs Rose
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Acqua di Nabeel takes 4 of 7 categories.
Acqua di NabeelChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
RoseChoose it for a citrus and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Acqua di Nabeel4/7
Rose3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Acqua di Nabeel
- Community sentiment
- Rose
- Longevity
- Rose
- Sillage & projection
- Rose
- 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 NabeelNabeelRoseMax PhilipWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.55/ 5 · 119 votes
Have 58%Had 7%Want 35%
3.59/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 50%Had 5%Want 45%
Category winnerAcqua di NabeelRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate22%Love
41%Like
17%Ok
11%Dislike
9%Hate
119 votes
34%Love
34%Like
7%Ok
3%Dislike
21%Hate
29 votes
Category winnerRoseMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRose
SillageRose
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%
citrus100%
rose92%
green84%
Champagne77%
white floral69%
aldehydic61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both citrus and white floral
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
ChampagneGreen LeavesGrapefruitBergamot
Heart
RoseTuberoseGardeniaIris
Base
MuskAkigalawoodIncenseVetiver
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rose, Iris and Musk. 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
Spring100
Summer44
Fall33
Winter44
Day100
Night29
Category winnerAcqua di NabeelMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#17,721
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#52,270
PerfumerNot listed
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 →Rose opens with a bright mix of grapefruit, bergamot, green leaves and a fizzy champagne effect before settling into a floral heart led by rose, tuberose and gardenia. The dry-down looks softer and more textured, with musk, incense, vetiver and Akigalawood giving it a polished woody finish. It reads as a modern floral…
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 Rose?
Acqua di Nabeel takes 4 of 7 categories. Acqua di Nabeel is rated 3.55/5 from 119 votes; Rose is rated 3.59/5 from 29 votes. Choose Acqua di Nabeel for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Rose for a citrus and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Acqua di Nabeel or Rose?
Rose lasts longest (Rose 86/100, Acqua di Nabeel 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Acqua di Nabeel or Rose?
Rose projects furthest (Rose 80/100, Acqua di Nabeel 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Acqua di Nabeel and Rose smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Iris and Musk.
Is Acqua di Nabeel or Rose better for summer or winter?
For summer, Acqua di Nabeel is the stronger pick. For winter, Rose is the stronger pick. Acqua di Nabeel suits daytime wear; Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Acqua di Nabeel and Rose?
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). Rose has top notes of Champagne, Green Leaves, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Tuberose, Gardenia and Iris, a base of Musk, Akigalawood, Incense and Vetiver.
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