Skip to content
FRAGRANXE
Fragrance comparison

Acqua di Nabeel vs Sweet Vanilla

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

Updated 148 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Acqua di Nabeel takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Acqua di Nabeel

    Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Sweet Vanilla

    Choose it for a lactonic and vanilla character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Acqua di Nabeel5/7
Sweet Vanilla1/7
Ratings & consensus
Acqua di Nabeel
Community sentiment
Acqua di Nabeel
Longevity
Acqua di Nabeel
Sillage & projection
Acqua di Nabeel
Value for money
Tie
Versatility
Sweet Vanilla
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
Sweet VanillaDilís Parfum
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.55/ 5 · 119 votes
Have 58%Had 7%Want 35%
3.45/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 46%Had 18%Want 36%
Category winnerAcqua di NabeelRating 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

10%Love
52%Like
14%Ok
21%Dislike
3%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerAcqua di NabeelMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity55
〰 Sillage48
♥ Love / hate64
⏱ Longevity46
〰 Sillage46
♥ Love / hate61
Category winners

LongevityAcqua di Nabeel

SillageAcqua di Nabeel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value82
¤ Price value82
Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
citrus92%
floral84%
aromatic77%
powdery69%
fruity61%
lactonic100%
vanilla91%
sweet83%
coconut74%
fruity65%
tropical56%
Scent match16%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
Top15 to 30 minutes
PineappleCoconutGrapefruit
Heart30 to 60 minutes
GardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyCyclamenRose
Base1 to 2 hours
MilkVanillaSandalwoodAmberCedar
InformationalShared notesPineapple, Coconut, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Sweet Vanilla, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring94
Summer100
Fall39
Winter22
Day100
Night47
Spring62
Summer69
Fall100
Winter85
Day100
Night31
Category winnerSweet VanillaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men5
Unisex62
Women33
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,205

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#58,380

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…

Reviews →

Sweet Vanilla by Dilís Parfum is an Oriental Vanilla women's fragrance built around a creamy, dessert-like structure. The opening delivers a tropical splash of bright grapefruit, juicy pineapple, and soft coconut flesh. As the initial fruitiness softens, the fragrance transitions into a gentle floral bouquet featuring…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Acqua di Nabeel or Sweet Vanilla?

Acqua di Nabeel takes 5 of 7 categories. Acqua di Nabeel is rated 3.55/5 from 119 votes; Sweet Vanilla is rated 3.45/5 from 29 votes. Choose Acqua di Nabeel for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Sweet Vanilla for a lactonic and vanilla character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Acqua di Nabeel or Sweet Vanilla?

Acqua di Nabeel lasts longest (Acqua di Nabeel 55/100, Sweet Vanilla 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Acqua di Nabeel or Sweet Vanilla?

Projection is very close: Acqua di Nabeel 48/100, Sweet Vanilla 46/100 for sillage.

Do Acqua di Nabeel and Sweet Vanilla smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Coconut, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Acqua di Nabeel or Sweet Vanilla better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Acqua di Nabeel and Sweet Vanilla?

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). Sweet Vanilla has top notes of Pineapple, Coconut and Grapefruit, heart notes of Gardenia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Cyclamen and Rose, a base of Milk, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Amber.

Add to comparison

Find a fragrance