Centaurus vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Centaurus takes 3 of 5 categories.
CentaurusChoose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteChoose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Centaurus3/5
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Centaurus
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Centaurus
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Centaurus
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CentaurusCreedAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.99/ 5 · 1,235 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
3.93/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%
Category winnerCentaurusRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate46%Love
26%Like
14%Ok
7%Dislike
6%Hate
1,235 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
Category winners
LongevityCentaurus
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
amber92%
vanilla84%
cinnamon77%
sweet69%
powdery61%
sweet100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both warm spicy and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
CinnamonTobaccoCardamomPink Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
SandalwoodPatchouliHeliotropeGeraniumJasmine
Base6-10 hrs
Bourbon VanillaBenzoinTolu BalsamTonka BeanAmbroxan
Top
Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose
Heart
Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope
Base
MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar
InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Heliotrope, Jasmine and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Centaurus, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring32
Summer13
Fall90
Winter100
Day56
Night100
Spring70
Summer60
Fall100
Winter70
Day88
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#28,009
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#51,258
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerCentaurusHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCreed Centaurus takes the brand in an unapologetically bold direction, stepping away from crisp citrus into a rich pool of warm spice and sweet resins. The first spray brings a fiery burst of cinnamon and aromatic cardamom wrapped around dry tobacco leaf, making an immediate statement in cold weather. As it warms agai…
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, Centaurus or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Centaurus takes 3 of 5 categories. Centaurus is rated 3.99/5 from 1,235 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Centaurus for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, 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, Centaurus or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Centaurus lasts longest (Centaurus 74/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Centaurus or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Projection is very close: Centaurus 61/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100 for sillage.
Do Centaurus and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Heliotrope, Jasmine and Benzoin.
Is Centaurus or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute better for summer or winter?
Centaurus suits evening wear; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Centaurus and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Centaurus has top notes of Cinnamon, Tobacco, Cardamom and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Heliotrope and Geranium, a base of Bourbon Vanilla, Benzoin, Tolu Balsam and Tonka Bean. 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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