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Caos Calmo vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

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

Updated 24 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Caos Calmo takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Caos Calmo

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

  • Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

    Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Caos Calmo3/5
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute2/5
Ratings & consensus
Caos Calmo
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Caos Calmo
Sillage & projection
Caos Calmo
Value for money
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
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
Caos CalmoNatvm Parfvm
Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeel
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.20/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 8%Had 3%Want 90%
3.93/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%
Category winnerCaos CalmoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
60%Love
20%Like
10%Ok
0%Dislike
10%Hate

10 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
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage71
♥ Love / hate80
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityCaos Calmo

SillageCaos Calmo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value45
¤ Price value81
Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
aromatic92%
warm spicy84%
amber77%
leather69%
fresh spicy61%
sweet100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
PineEucalyptusSaffronStar AniseGingerLemon
Heart
LeatherLavenderCardamomAppleVioletPalisander Rosewood
Base
CypressBenzoinTonka BeanCaramelCoffeeVanillaPatchouli
Top
Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose
Heart
Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope
Base
MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar
InformationalShared notesStar Anise, Lemon and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring50
Summer17
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night100
Spring70
Summer60
Fall100
Winter70
Day88
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men38
Unisex50
Women13
Men29
Unisex64
Women7
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,696

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,418

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Caos Calmo by Natvm Parfvm merges forest freshness with a sweet, resinous warmth. This oriental fougere balances pine, eucalyptus, and star anise against a decadent base of caramel, coffee, and vanilla. It functions as a versatile, year-round scent that thrives in casual outdoor settings or social evening gatherings w…

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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, Caos Calmo or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Caos Calmo takes 3 of 5 categories. Caos Calmo is rated 4.20/5 from 10 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Caos Calmo for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Acqua di Nabeel Absolute for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Caos Calmo or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Caos Calmo lasts longest (Caos Calmo 73/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Caos Calmo or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Caos Calmo projects furthest (Caos Calmo 71/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Caos Calmo and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Star Anise, Lemon and Benzoin.

Is Caos Calmo or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Caos Calmo and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Caos Calmo has top notes of Pine, Eucalyptus, Saffron and Star Anise, heart notes of Leather, Lavender, Cardamom and Apple, a base of Cypress, Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Caramel. 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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