Fragrance comparison

Berry Coffee vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 22 ratings analysed

3 wins

Berry Coffee

Pause Coréenne

3.628 votes

Rank #47,723 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

Nabeel

3.9314 votes

Rank #51,779 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Berry Coffee takes 3 of 4 categories.

Berry Coffee
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Berry Coffee3/4

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Berry CoffeePause Coréenne

Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

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

50%Love

13%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

8 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

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityBerry Coffee

SillageBerry Coffee

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value81

Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

fruity92%

coffee84%

iris77%

powdery69%

amber61%

sweet100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CoffeePeachCoconut

Heart

IrisRaspberryGourmand AccordRose

Base

AmberCaramelVanilla

Top

Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose

Heart

Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope

Base

MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar

InformationalShared notesCoconut, Rose 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

Spring75

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day50

Night100

Spring70

Summer60

Fall100

Winter70

Day88

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

Men29

Unisex64

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,723

PerfumerMaud Chabanis

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#51,779

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBerry CoffeeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Berry Coffee reads less like a literal espresso fragrance and more like a creamy berry gourmand with soft florals and powdery sweetness. The coffee note seems to add depth rather than a roasted edge, while raspberry, rose, caramel and vanilla shape most of the wear. It may suit shoppers who want a fruity dessert profi…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Saffron AmberIlluminumRUNNER-UP vs

Septieme Sens (7e Sens)Sonia RykielWINNER

1 person compared this today

Fancy NightsJessica SimpsonRUNNER-UP vs

Nino Cerruti Pour FemmeCerrutiWINNER

3 people compared this today

Sweet DreamsHouse Of SillageWINNER vs

Safari ElixirAthoor Al AlamRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

PrometheuNecalliWINNER vs

Bruno ImperialAnfar LondonRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Berry Coffee or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Berry Coffee takes 3 of 4 categories. Berry Coffee is rated 3.62/5 from 8 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Berry Coffee for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, 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, Berry Coffee or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Berry Coffee lasts longest (Berry Coffee 87/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Berry Coffee or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Berry Coffee projects furthest (Berry Coffee 79/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Berry Coffee and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Coconut, Rose and Amber.

Is Berry Coffee or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Berry Coffee and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Berry Coffee has top notes of Coffee, Peach and Coconut, heart notes of Iris, Raspberry, Gourmand Accord and Rose, a base of Amber, Caramel and Vanilla. 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.