Acqua di Nabeel vs Samar
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Acqua di Nabeel takes 3 of 5 categories.
Acqua di NabeelChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
SamarChoose it for a white floral and leather character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Acqua di Nabeel3/5
Samar2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Acqua di Nabeel
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Samar
- Sillage & projection
- Samar
- 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 NabeelNabeelSamarKhayaliWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.55/ 5 · 119 votes
Have 58%Had 7%Want 35%
2.85/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 12%Had 6%Want 82%
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
8%Love
38%Like
15%Ok
8%Dislike
31%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySamar
SillageSamar
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%
white floral100%
leather91%
soft spicy83%
anis74%
floral65%
animalic56%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both white floral and 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
Star AniseCardamom
Heart
JasmineOrange BlossomRoseMarshmallow
Base
Birch TarAmberVanillaLeatherTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesStar Anise, Jasmine, Rose and Amber. 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
Spring67
Summer33
Fall100
Winter100
Day33
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#17,721
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Overall rank#71,336
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 →Samar by Khayali opens with star anise and cardamom, giving it a spicy, slightly liquorice-like bite before the scent turns creamy with jasmine, orange blossom, rose and marshmallow. The dry-down is darker, with smoky birch tar, leather, amber, vanilla and tonka. It is warm, sweet, floral and leathery, better suited t…
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 Samar?
Acqua di Nabeel takes 3 of 5 categories. Acqua di Nabeel is rated 3.55/5 from 119 votes; Samar is rated 2.85/5 from 13 votes. Choose Acqua di Nabeel for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Samar for a white floral and leather character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Acqua di Nabeel or Samar?
Samar lasts longest (Samar 80/100, Acqua di Nabeel 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Acqua di Nabeel or Samar?
Samar projects furthest (Samar 63/100, Acqua di Nabeel 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Acqua di Nabeel and Samar smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Star Anise, Jasmine, Rose and Amber.
Is Acqua di Nabeel or Samar better for summer or winter?
Acqua di Nabeel suits daytime wear; Samar suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Acqua di Nabeel and Samar?
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). Samar has top notes of Star Anise and Cardamom, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Rose and Marshmallow, a base of Birch Tar, Amber, Vanilla and Leather.
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