Fragrance comparison

Acqua di Nabeel vs The Emperor

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 124 ratings analysed

Acqua di Nabeel

Nabeel

3.55119 votes

Rank #16,178 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

The Emperor

Centurion Parfums

4.605 votes

Rank #32,464 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Emperor takes 2 of 3 categories.

Acqua di Nabeel
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
The Emperor
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Acqua di Nabeel1/3

The Emperor2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Emperor
Sillage & projection: The Emperor
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

The EmperorCenturion Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 58%Had 7%Want 35%

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

60%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage85

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityThe Emperor

SillageThe Emperor

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%

sweet100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

iris61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus 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

Top20-30 mins

PineapplePeachBergamotLemon

Heart3-4 hrs

IrisOrange BlossomJasmine

Base8-10+ hrs

Tonka BeanMuskPatchouliMoss

InformationalShared notesLemon, Peach, Pineapple and Bergamot. Durations are only published for The Emperor, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring94

Summer100

Fall39

Winter22

Day100

Night47

Spring67

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night79

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex62

Women33

Not enough votes yet

Casual 32%Date 26%Party 23%Work 19%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,178

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#32,464

PerfumerBhupinder Singh Badh

Launched—

Reviews3

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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The Emperor by Centurion Parfums is an aromatic fruity blend centered on sun-drenched pineapple and ripe peach. Sprayed on skin, it delivers an immediate burst of tart lemon and bergamot before settling into a soft heart of powdery iris, orange blossom, and jasmine. As the citrus sparkle subsides, warm tonka bean, pat…

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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 The Emperor?

The Emperor takes 2 of 3 categories. Acqua di Nabeel is rated 3.55/5 from 119 votes; The Emperor is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Acqua di Nabeel for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose The Emperor for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Acqua di Nabeel or The Emperor?

The Emperor lasts longest (The Emperor 100/100, Acqua di Nabeel 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Acqua di Nabeel or The Emperor?

The Emperor projects furthest (The Emperor 85/100, Acqua di Nabeel 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Acqua di Nabeel and The Emperor smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Lemon, Peach, Pineapple and Bergamot.

Is Acqua di Nabeel or The Emperor better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Acqua di Nabeel and The Emperor?

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). The Emperor has top notes of Pineapple, Peach, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Iris, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Tonka Bean, Musk, Patchouli and Moss.