Fragrance comparison

Alta vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 21 ratings analysed

Alta

Aman

4.577 votes

Rank #34,794 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

Nabeel

3.9314 votes

Rank #51,779 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute takes 3 of 4 categories.

Alta
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Alta1/4

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AltaAman

Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.57/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 30%Had 3%Want 67%

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAcqua di Nabeel Absolute

SillageAcqua di Nabeel Absolute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value81

Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy83%

warm spicy65%

woody48%

earthy30%

sweet100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both aromatic, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GeraniumJuniper

Heart

CarawayCardamomSaffronOrris

Base

VetiverLabdanumPatchouliSandalwood

Top

Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose

Heart

Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope

Base

MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar

InformationalShared notesVetiver and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall75

Winter75

Day100

Night67

Spring70

Summer60

Fall100

Winter70

Day88

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men29

Unisex64

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,794

PerfumerJacques Chabert

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#51,779

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAltaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alta is an aromatic, spicy scent that opens crisp and green, with juniper and geranium reading clean and slightly brisk. The heart turns warm and textured as cardamom, saffron and caraway bring a dry spice lift, softened by a powdery orris touch. In the dry-down, vetiver, patchouli, labdanum and sandalwood settle into…

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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, Alta or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute takes 3 of 4 categories. Alta is rated 4.57/5 from 7 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Alta for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Acqua di Nabeel Absolute for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Alta or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute lasts longest (Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100, Alta 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alta or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute projects furthest (Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100, Alta 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alta and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Vetiver and Sandalwood.

Is Alta or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute better for summer or winter?

Alta suits daytime wear; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alta and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Alta has top notes of Geranium and Juniper, heart notes of Caraway, Cardamom, Saffron and Orris, a base of Vetiver, Labdanum, Patchouli 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.