Fragrance comparison

Acqua di Nabeel vs Star

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 119 ratings analysed

1 wins

Acqua di Nabeel

Nabeel

3.55119 votes

Rank #17,721 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Star

Rheyms

—0 votes

Rank #72,864 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Acqua di Nabeel takes 1 of 1 categories.

Acqua di Nabeel
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Star
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character.

Acqua di Nabeel1/1

Star0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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

StarRheyms

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 58%Had 7%Want 35%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

fruity100%

sweet83%

soft spicy65%

vanilla48%

fresh30%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both 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

Top

Sicilian OrangeBergamotLemon

Heart

Red CurrantBlackcurrantPineappleApricot

Base

VanillaAmberMossFruity Notes

InformationalShared notesLemon, Pineapple, Bergamot and Moss. 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex62

Women33

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,721

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#72,864

PerfumerVincenzo Arpaia

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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Star by Rheyms is an aromatic fruity composition that brings together bright citrus and succulent berries. Launched in 2024, this unisex fragrance centers on a refreshing opening of Sicilian orange and lemon, transitioning into a heart of blackcurrant and pineapple. It serves as a versatile, everyday scent that perfor…

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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.

Do Acqua di Nabeel and Star smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Lemon, Pineapple, Bergamot and Moss.

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

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

What are the notes in Acqua di Nabeel and Star?

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). Star has top notes of Sicilian Orange, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Red Currant, Blackcurrant, Pineapple and Apricot, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Moss and Fruity Notes.