Fragrance comparison

Arsalan vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 102 ratings analysed

4 wins

Arsalan

Prin

4.1588 votes

Rank #11,671 Warm SpicyAnimalic

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

Nabeel

3.9314 votes

Rank #49,352 SweetCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Arsalan takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

Arsalan4/5

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ArsalanPrin

Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 88 votes

Have 32%Had 10%Want 58%

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%

Category winnerArsalanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

25%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

88 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

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityArsalan

SillageArsalan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value81

Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

animalic91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

oud65%

white floral56%

sweet100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both warm spicy, woody and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Thailand OudCambodian OudTurmericCuminCarawayMuskJasmine SambacOlibanumGardeniaSaffronClovesCardamom

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose

Heart

Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope

Base

MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar

InformationalShared notesMusk. Durations are only published for Arsalan, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer21

Fall94

Winter100

Day54

Night100

Spring70

Summer60

Fall100

Winter70

Day88

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men68

Unisex30

Women3

Men29

Unisex64

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,671

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#49,352

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerArsalanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arsalan by Prin is a dense, unapologetic fragrance built around pungent Cambodian oud and Thailand oud, balanced by rich white floral notes of gardenia and jasmine sambac. The opening hits with a sharp, sour medicinal punch and dry kitchen spices like cumin, coriander, and turmeric. As it warms, the aggressive funk se…

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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, Arsalan or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Arsalan takes 4 of 5 categories. Arsalan is rated 4.15/5 from 88 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Arsalan for a warm spicy and animalic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Acqua di Nabeel Absolute for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Arsalan or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Arsalan lasts longest (Arsalan 82/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arsalan or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Arsalan projects furthest (Arsalan 68/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arsalan and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Musk.

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

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

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

Arsalan features Thailand Oud, Cambodian Oud, Turmeric, Cumin and Caraway. 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.