Akkad vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
21%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Akkad takes 4 of 5 categories.
AkkadChoose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteChoose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Akkad4/5
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Akkad
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Akkad
- Sillage & projection
- Akkad
- Value for money
- Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Akkad
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AkkadLubinAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.25/ 5 · 1,711 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
3.93/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%
Category winnerAkkadRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate53%Love
35%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
957 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
Category winners
LongevityAkkad
SillageAkkad
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
aromatic90%
warm spicy80%
balsamic70%
fresh spicy60%
vanilla50%
sweet100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
Scent match21%Clearly different · both aromatic and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Clary SageMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
OlibanumelemiCardamomStyrax
Base
AmberVanilaLabdanumPatchouli
Top
Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose
Heart
Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope
Base
MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar
InformationalShared notesAmber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring31
Summer16
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring70
Summer60
Fall100
Winter70
Day88
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#197
PerfumerDelphine Thierry
Launched—
Reviews238
Overall rank#51,812
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAkkadHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAkkad by Lubin is a rich amber-centric scent that leans into balsams and spice. It offers a warm, resinous profile suitable for both men and women. The opening features a crisp touch of sage and citrus, which quickly gives way to a dense, vanilla-drenched base. It is a reliable choice for cooler days when you want a g…
Reviews →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.
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Akkad or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Akkad takes 4 of 5 categories. Akkad is rated 4.25/5 from 1,711 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Akkad for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Acqua di Nabeel Absolute for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Akkad or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Akkad lasts longest (Akkad 81/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Akkad or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Akkad projects furthest (Akkad 69/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Akkad and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?
Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Amber.
Is Akkad or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute better for summer or winter?
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Akkad and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Akkad has top notes of Clary Sage, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Olibanum, elemi, Cardamom and Styrax, a base of Amber, Vanila, Labdanum and Patchouli. 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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