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Aimez - Moi vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

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

Updated 1,130 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aimez - Moi takes 2 of 5 categories.

  • Aimez - Moi

    Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

    Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Aimez - Moi2/5
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute1/5
Ratings & consensus
Aimez - Moi
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Tie
Sillage & projection
Tie
Value for money
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Aimez - Moi

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
Aimez - MoiCaron
Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeel
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.09/ 5 · 1,116 votes
Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%
3.93/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%
Category winnerAimez - MoiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
39%Love
45%Like
3%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate

1,116 votes

43%Love
21%Like
21%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate77
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value53
¤ Price value81
Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
powdery100%
violet92%
floral84%
anis77%
soft spicy69%
woody61%
sweet100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
Scent match11%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top20-30 mins
VioletStar AniseMintCardamomBergamot
Heart3-4 hrs
IrisPeachMagnoliaTincture of RoseJasmine
Base7-9 hrs
Woodsy NotesMuskVanillaSandalwoodAmber
Top
Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose
Heart
Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope
Base
MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar
InformationalShared notesStar Anise, Jasmine, Musk and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Aimez - Moi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter43
Day100
Night53
Spring70
Summer60
Fall100
Winter70
Day88
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men3
Unisex31
Women66
Casual 35%Work 30%Date 26%Party 9%
Men29
Unisex64
Women7
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,761

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews107

Overall rank#46,081

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAimez - MoiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Caron Aimez-Moi offers a brilliant subversion of the traditional powdery violet. Crafted by Dominique Ropion, the scent opens with an unexpected jolt of iced mint, brisk star anise, and aromatic cardamom. That cool herbal bite immediately prevents the candied violet and velvet iris from turning cloying or overly vinta…

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Acqua di Nabeel Absolute by Nabeel is a dense oriental spicy fragrance that pairs a sharp citrus opening with warm spices. Star anise, grapefruit, and a dry incense lead into a deep heart of leather and sweet notes before settling on a heavy base of oud and vanilla. It is best suited for cold autumn evenings.

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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, Aimez - Moi or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Aimez - Moi takes 2 of 5 categories. Aimez - Moi is rated 4.09/5 from 1,116 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Aimez - Moi for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Acqua di Nabeel Absolute for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aimez - Moi or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

They last about the same: Aimez - Moi 66/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Aimez - Moi or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Projection is very close: Aimez - Moi 61/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100 for sillage.

Do Aimez - Moi and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?

Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Star Anise, Jasmine, Musk and Sandalwood.

Is Aimez - Moi or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute better for summer or winter?

Aimez - Moi suits daytime wear; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aimez - Moi and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Aimez - Moi has top notes of Violet, Star Anise, Mint and Cardamom, heart notes of Iris, Peach, Magnolia and Tincture of Rose, a base of Woodsy Notes, Musk, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Acqua di Nabeel Absolute has top notes of Star Anise, Incense, White Flowers and Sweet Orange, heart notes of Sweet Notes, Neroli, Coconut and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Guaiac Wood, Benzoin and Oakmoss.

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