Fragrance comparison

Amberfume vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 19 ratings analysed

Amberfume

Lydeen

3.805 votes

Rank #55,968 AromaticBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

Nabeel

3.9314 votes

Rank #51,812 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Amberfume
Choose it for a aromatic and balsamic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Amberfume2/4

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmberfumeLydeen

Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 18%Had 0%Want 82%

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

20%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAmberfume

SillageAmberfume

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value81

Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

balsamic92%

woody84%

amber77%

yellow floral69%

sweet61%

sweet100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both aromatic, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AbsintheDavanaYlang YlangStar AniseCardamom

Heart

elemiMimosaRose

Base

VanillaIncenseFirLabdanumBenzoinCypriolPatchouliVetiver

Top

Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose

Heart

Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope

Base

MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar

InformationalShared notesStar Anise, Rose, Incense and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night100

Spring70

Summer60

Fall100

Winter70

Day88

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men29

Unisex64

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,968

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#51,812

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amberfume by Lydeen is a bold Oriental Woody fragrance that balances sharp Absinthe and Cardamom against a deep, smoky resinous base. Launched in 2021, this unisex scent suits those who enjoy polarizing, resin-heavy profiles during cold Scandinavian winters. It projects well, creating a flickering bonfire effect on th…

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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, Amberfume or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Amberfume is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Amberfume for a aromatic and balsamic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Acqua di Nabeel Absolute for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Amberfume or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Amberfume lasts longest (Amberfume 80/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amberfume or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

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

Do Amberfume and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Star Anise, Rose, Incense and Benzoin.

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

Amberfume suits day or night wear; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Amberfume has top notes of Absinthe, Davana, Ylang Ylang and Star Anise, heart notes of elemi, Mimosa and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Incense, Fir and Labdanum. 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.