Fragrance comparison

Black vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 68 ratings analysed

4 wins

Black

Undergreen

3.9154 votes

Rank #17,856 Warm SpicySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

Nabeel

3.9314 votes

Rank #47,263 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black takes 4 of 5 categories.

Black
Choose it for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. 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.

Black4/5

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlackUndergreen

Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 25%Had 19%Want 56%

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%

Category winnerBlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

33%Like

2%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

54 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

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityBlack

SillageBlack

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

warm spicy100%

smoky92%

leather84%

soft spicy77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

sweet100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PepperCinnamonGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

LicoriceCoffeeTonka Bean

Base6-8+ hrs

BirchGuaiac WoodIncenseAgarwood (Oud)

Top

Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose

Heart

Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope

Base

MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar

InformationalShared notesGuaiac Wood and Incense. Durations are only published for Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring59

Summer53

Fall100

Winter59

Day50

Night100

Spring70

Summer60

Fall100

Winter70

Day88

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex78

Women0

Casual 33%Date 30%Party 22%Work 15%

Men29

Unisex64

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,856

PerfumerFabrice Olivieri

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#47,263

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Undergreen Black is a dark, dry woody scent with serious backbone. It does not coddle you. A brisk flash of black pepper and ginger hits the air first before settling into roasted coffee beans and bittersweet licorice. Deep underneath, birch tar and incense create a smoky leather effect that clings close to your skin.…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Black takes 4 of 5 categories. Black is rated 3.91/5 from 54 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Black for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. 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, Black or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Black lasts longest (Black 71/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Black projects furthest (Black 67/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Guaiac Wood and Incense.

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

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

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

Black has top notes of Pepper, Cinnamon and Ginger, heart notes of Licorice, Coffee and Tonka Bean, a base of Birch, Guaiac Wood, Incense and Agarwood (Oud). 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.