Fragrance comparison

Acqua di Nabeel vs Rue Pergolèse Black pour Homme

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 120 ratings analysed

3 wins

Acqua di Nabeel

Nabeel

3.55119 votes

Rank #16,199 White FloralCitrus

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40%scent match

Some overlap

Rue Pergolèse Black pour Homme

CFFC Fragrances

3.001 votes

Rank #65,386 AmberWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Acqua di Nabeel takes 3 of 4 categories.

Acqua di Nabeel
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Rue Pergolèse Black pour Homme
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Acqua di Nabeel3/4

Rue Pergolèse Black pour Homme1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Acqua di Nabeel
Sillage & projection: Rue Pergolèse Black pour Homme
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

Rue Pergolèse Black pour HommeCFFC Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 58%Had 7%Want 35%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityAcqua di Nabeel

SillageRue Pergolèse Black pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAcqua di NabeelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

woody69%

fruity61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fruity

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

LemonPlumRed AppleBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

CardamomCinnamonJasmineRose

Base4-6 hrs

AmberCedarMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesLemon, Cinnamon, Bergamot and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Rue Pergolèse Black pour Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring94

Summer100

Fall39

Winter22

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night88

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex62

Women33

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 33%Work 28%Date 23%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,199

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#65,386

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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Rue Pergolèse Black pour Homme opens with an immediate burst of crisp red apple, tart lemon, and juicy dark plum. It smells energetic right out of the bottle. Within minutes, a warm wave of cinnamon and crushed cardamom rolls in to balance the sharp fruit. The drydown reveals a comforting base of golden amber, dry ced…

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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 Rue Pergolèse Black pour Homme?

Acqua di Nabeel takes 3 of 4 categories. Acqua di Nabeel is rated 3.55/5 from 119 votes; Rue Pergolèse Black pour Homme is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Acqua di Nabeel for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Rue Pergolèse Black pour Homme for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Acqua di Nabeel or Rue Pergolèse Black pour Homme?

Acqua di Nabeel lasts longest (Acqua di Nabeel 55/100, Rue Pergolèse Black pour Homme 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Acqua di Nabeel or Rue Pergolèse Black pour Homme?

Projection is very close: Rue Pergolèse Black pour Homme 50/100, Acqua di Nabeel 48/100 for sillage.

Do Acqua di Nabeel and Rue Pergolèse Black pour Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fruity accords. Common notes include Lemon, Cinnamon, Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is Acqua di Nabeel or Rue Pergolèse Black pour Homme better for summer or winter?

Acqua di Nabeel suits daytime wear; Rue Pergolèse Black pour Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Acqua di Nabeel and Rue Pergolèse Black pour Homme?

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). Rue Pergolèse Black pour Homme has top notes of Lemon, Plum, Red Apple and Bergamot, heart notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Amber, Cedar, Musk and Vanilla.