Fragrance comparison

Acqua di Nabeel vs Whisky by Whisky 26

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 124 ratings analysed

Acqua di Nabeel

Nabeel

3.55119 votes

Rank #16,059 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Whisky by Whisky 26

Evaflor

3.605 votes

Rank #53,944 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Whisky by Whisky 26 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Acqua di Nabeel
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Whisky by Whisky 26
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Acqua di Nabeel1/4

Whisky by Whisky 263/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Whisky by Whisky 26
Sillage & projection: Whisky by Whisky 26
Value for money: Whisky by Whisky 26
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

Whisky by Whisky 26Evaflor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 58%Had 7%Want 35%

3.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 28%Had 24%Want 48%

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

0%Love

80%Like

0%Ok

20%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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityWhisky by Whisky 26

SillageWhisky by Whisky 26

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value100

Category winnerWhisky by Whisky 26Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

musky69%

marine61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic 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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotCardamomGrapefruit

Heart1-3 hrs

Sea NotesIrisRum

Base3-5 hrs

MuskSandalwoodTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesSea Notes, Bergamot, Iris and Musk. Durations are only published for Whisky by Whisky 26, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring94

Summer100

Fall39

Winter22

Day100

Night47

Spring80

Summer100

Fall20

Winter0

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex62

Women33

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 44%Work 28%Party 16%Date 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,059

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#53,944

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Whisky by Whisky 26 by Evaflor opens with an energetic blast of bitter grapefruit, bergamot, and crushed green cardamom. The initial spray has a sharp alcohol bite that settles after two minutes. Soon, salty sea notes emerge alongside a faint, powdery iris and a subtle hint of sweet rum. It is an easygoing aromatic sc…

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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 Whisky by Whisky 26?

Whisky by Whisky 26 takes 3 of 4 categories. Acqua di Nabeel is rated 3.55/5 from 119 votes; Whisky by Whisky 26 is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Acqua di Nabeel for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Whisky by Whisky 26 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Acqua di Nabeel or Whisky by Whisky 26?

Whisky by Whisky 26 lasts longest (Whisky by Whisky 26 60/100, Acqua di Nabeel 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Acqua di Nabeel or Whisky by Whisky 26?

Whisky by Whisky 26 projects furthest (Whisky by Whisky 26 72/100, Acqua di Nabeel 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Acqua di Nabeel and Whisky by Whisky 26 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Sea Notes, Bergamot, Iris and Musk.

Is Acqua di Nabeel or Whisky by Whisky 26 better for summer or winter?

Acqua di Nabeel suits daytime wear; Whisky by Whisky 26 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Acqua di Nabeel and Whisky by Whisky 26?

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). Whisky by Whisky 26 has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom and Grapefruit, heart notes of Sea Notes, Iris and Rum, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Amber.