Antigua vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Antigua takes 4 of 5 categories.
AntiguaChoose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteChoose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Antigua4/5
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Antigua
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Antigua
- Sillage & projection
- Antigua
- Value for money
- Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Antigua
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AntiguaPhaedonAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 266 votes
Have 31%Had 19%Want 50%
3.93/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%
Category winnerAntiguaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate37%Love
42%Like
5%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate
266 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
LongevityAntigua
SillageAntigua
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 bothcitrus100%
fruity92%
green84%
woody77%
fresh69%
earthy61%
sweet100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GuavaGrapefruitLimeApricotBergamot
Heart
Fig LeafPeachRose
Base
OakmossVetiverMuskPatchouliVanilla
Top
Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose
Heart
Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope
Base
MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Rose, Oakmoss and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter23
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#9,221
PerfumerPierre Guillaume
Launched—
Reviews17
Overall rank#51,562
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAntiguaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPhaedon Antigua opens with a sharp burst of bittersweet pink guava, tart grapefruit, and juicy apricot. As the initial citrus sparkle quiets down, green fig leaf and velvety peach emerge alongside a faint, crisp rose note. The base flips the tropical brightness into classic chypre territory, anchored by dark oakmoss, …
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, Antigua or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Antigua takes 4 of 5 categories. Antigua is rated 4.00/5 from 266 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Antigua for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Acqua di Nabeel Absolute for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Antigua or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
They last about the same: Antigua 68/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Antigua or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Antigua projects furthest (Antigua 64/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Antigua and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Rose, Oakmoss and Vetiver.
Is Antigua 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 Antigua and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Antigua has top notes of Guava, Grapefruit, Lime and Apricot, heart notes of Fig Leaf, Peach and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk 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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