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Beatum vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

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

Updated 43 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Beatum takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Beatum

    Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

    Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Beatum3/5
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute2/5
Ratings & consensus
Beatum
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Beatum
Sillage & projection
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Value for money
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Beatum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
BeatumWOOT
Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeel
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.24/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 40%Had 3%Want 56%
3.93/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%
Category winnerBeatumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
48%Love
41%Like
3%Ok
0%Dislike
7%Hate

29 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
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate81
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityBeatum

SillageAcqua di Nabeel Absolute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value39
¤ Price value81
Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
woody91%
balsamic83%
warm spicy74%
smoky65%
patchouli56%
sweet100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
Scent match22%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Pink PepperChamomileLabdanumGeranium
Heart
IncenseStyraxelemiClove
Base
PatchouliSandalwoodCedarwoodAmberMuskVanillaTonka
Top
Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose
Heart
Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope
Base
MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar
InformationalShared notesIncense, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring29
Summer14
Fall100
Winter86
Day100
Night58
Spring70
Summer60
Fall100
Winter70
Day88
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men35
Unisex59
Women6
Men29
Unisex64
Women7
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,686

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#51,258

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBeatumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Beatum by WOOT is a bold oriental woody fragrance for those who appreciate complex, smoky depths. Opening with a sharp hit of pink pepper and calming chamomile, it shifts into a resinous incense heart before settling into a grounding patchouli and sandalwood base. Perfect for fall evenings or crisp winter nights, it o…

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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, Beatum or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Beatum takes 3 of 5 categories. Beatum is rated 4.24/5 from 29 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Beatum for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Acqua di Nabeel Absolute for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Beatum or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

They last about the same: Beatum 67/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Beatum or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute projects furthest (Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100, Beatum 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Beatum and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Incense, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.

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

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

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

Beatum has top notes of Pink Pepper, Chamomile, Labdanum and Geranium, heart notes of Incense, Styrax, elemi and Clove, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Cedarwood and Amber. 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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