Fragrance comparison

Ballon D'Or vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 16 ratings analysed

Ballon D'Or

Pascal Morabito

4.002 votes

Rank #64,048 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

Nabeel

3.9314 votes

Rank #51,562 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute takes 2 of 3 categories.

Ballon D'Or
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ballon D'Or1/3

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Sillage & projection: Ballon D'Or
Value for money: Not scored
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

Ballon D'OrPascal Morabito

Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 47%Had 13%Want 40%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAcqua di Nabeel Absolute

SillageBallon D'Or

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value81

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

earthy69%

mossy61%

sweet100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGrapefruit

Heart

VioletPink PepperPepperNeroli

Base

VetiverCedarOakmoss

Top

Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose

Heart

Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope

Base

MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Neroli, Vetiver and Cedar. 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

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring70

Summer60

Fall100

Winter70

Day88

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men29

Unisex64

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,048

PerfumerVincent Ricord

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,562

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pascal Morabito Ballon D'Or opens with crisp bergamot and bitter grapefruit before settling into a warm backbone of cedar and vetiver. Black pepper and violet leaf add a dry, aromatic snap that keeps the citrus energetic. It shines as an easy morning grab for office wear or weekend errands during crisp spring days.

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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, Ballon D'Or or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute takes 2 of 3 categories. Ballon D'Or is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Ballon D'Or for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Acqua di Nabeel Absolute for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ballon D'Or or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute lasts longest (Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100, Ballon D'Or 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ballon D'Or or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Ballon D'Or projects furthest (Ballon D'Or 75/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ballon D'Or and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Neroli, Vetiver and Cedar.

Is Ballon D'Or 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 Ballon D'Or and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Ballon D'Or has top notes of Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Violet, Pink Pepper, Pepper and Neroli, a base of Vetiver, Cedar and Oakmoss. 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.