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Acqua di Nabeel vs Virtus

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

Updated 120 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Acqua di Nabeel

    Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Virtus

    Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall.

Acqua di Nabeel2/4
Virtus2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Virtus
Sillage & projection
Virtus
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
VirtusMavroki
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.55/ 5 · 119 votes
Have 58%Had 7%Want 35%
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%
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

100%Love
0%Like
0%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
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate100
Category winners

LongevityVirtus

SillageVirtus

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%
citrus100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
white floral77%
powdery69%
sweet61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and powdery

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
BergamotLemonGrapefruitLavender
Heart
RoseJasmineOrange BlossomPeachPineappleSaffronPimento
Base
CedarAgarwood (Oud)SandalwoodLeatherAmberMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesLemon, Peach, Pineapple and Bergamot. 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
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men5
Unisex62
Women33
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,761

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#51,342

PerfumerNejla Barbir

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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Virtus opens bright and assertive, with bergamot, lemon and grapefruit pushed by aromatic lavender and a spicy edge. As it settles, the scent turns warmer and fuller, bringing in florals, soft fruit, saffron and pimento over woods, leather, amber and a light vanilla finish. It reads masculine, polished and bold, with …

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Acqua di Nabeel or Virtus?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Acqua di Nabeel is rated 3.55/5 from 119 votes; Virtus is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Acqua di Nabeel for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Virtus for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall.

Which lasts longer, Acqua di Nabeel or Virtus?

Virtus lasts longest (Virtus 80/100, Acqua di Nabeel 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Acqua di Nabeel or Virtus?

Virtus projects furthest (Virtus 75/100, Acqua di Nabeel 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Acqua di Nabeel and Virtus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Lemon, Peach, Pineapple and Bergamot.

Is Acqua di Nabeel or Virtus 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 Virtus?

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). Virtus has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Grapefruit and Lavender, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Peach, a base of Cedar, Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Leather.

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