Fragrance comparison

Ala vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 225 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ala

Regalien

4.09211 votes

Rank #3,460 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

Nabeel

3.9314 votes

Rank #51,258 SweetCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ala takes 4 of 5 categories.

Ala
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ala4/5

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute1/5

Ratings & consensus: Ala
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ala
Sillage & projection: Ala
Value for money: Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Ala

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlaRegalien

Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 211 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%

Category winnerAlaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

22%Like

8%Ok

1%Dislike

8%Hate

123 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

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAla

SillageAla

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

amber100%

vanilla92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

woody69%

aromatic61%

sweet100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both sweet, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

CinnamonCognacCorianderApricotWhiskey

Heart

HoneyTurkish RoseRosemaryGeranium

Base

LabdanumTonka BeanVanillaNatural MuskBenzoinAmber

Top

Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose

Heart

Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope

Base

MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar

InformationalShared notesTurkish Rose, Benzoin and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring46

Summer20

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring70

Summer60

Fall100

Winter70

Day88

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men19

Unisex45

Women35

Men29

Unisex64

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,460

PerfumerKoray Sevinç

Launched—

Reviews34

Overall rank#51,258

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAlaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ala by Regalien is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women and men. Ala was launched in 2021. The nose behind this fragrance is Koray Sevinç. Top notes are Cinnamon, Cognac, Coriander, Apricot and Whiskey; middle notes are Honey, Turkish Rose, Rosemary and Geranium; base notes are Labdanum, Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Natural M…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ala or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Ala takes 4 of 5 categories. Ala is rated 4.09/5 from 211 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Ala for a amber and vanilla 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, Ala or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Ala lasts longest (Ala 85/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ala or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Ala projects furthest (Ala 75/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ala and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Benzoin and Amber.

Is Ala 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 Ala and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Ala has top notes of Cinnamon, Cognac, Coriander and Apricot, heart notes of Honey, Turkish Rose, Rosemary and Geranium, a base of Labdanum, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Natural Musk. 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.