Fragrance comparison

Bata vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 16 ratings analysed

3 wins

Bata

Pisello Parfum

5.002 votes

Rank #48,794 OudWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

Nabeel

3.9314 votes

Rank #51,258 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bata takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Bata3/4

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BataPisello Parfum

Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 5%Had 5%Want 90%

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

100%Love

0%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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityBata

SillageBata

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value81

Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

woody92%

amber84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

sweet100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both sweet, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Agarwood (Oud)VetiverTobaccoVanilla

Heart

Dried FruitsCoconutSandalwood

Base

AmberSpicesWoody Notes

Top

Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose

Heart

Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope

Base

MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar

InformationalShared notesVetiver, Coconut, Sandalwood and Amber. 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

Fall100

Winter100

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#48,794

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,258

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBataHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bata by Pisello Parfum introduces a woody, dry profile centered on agarwood and earthy vetiver. This fragrance suits men seeking a bold, resinous signature for crisp autumn days. A base of amber and warm spices grounds the composition, keeping the overall feel dark, textured, and strictly masculine.

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, Bata or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Bata takes 3 of 4 categories. Bata is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Bata for a oud and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night 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, Bata or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

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

Which projects more, Bata or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

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

Do Bata and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Coconut, Sandalwood and Amber.

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

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

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

Bata has top notes of Agarwood (Oud), Vetiver, Tobacco and Vanilla, heart notes of Dried Fruits, Coconut and Sandalwood, a base of Amber, Spices and Woody Notes. 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.