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Cherry Syrup Exclusive vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

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

Updated 50 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cherry Syrup Exclusive takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Cherry Syrup Exclusive

    Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

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

Cherry Syrup Exclusive4/5
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute1/5
Ratings & consensus
Cherry Syrup Exclusive
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Cherry Syrup Exclusive
Sillage & projection
Cherry Syrup Exclusive
Value for money
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Cherry Syrup Exclusive

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Cherry Syrup ExclusiveProad
Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeel
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.44/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 41%Had 4%Want 54%
3.93/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%
Category winnerCherry Syrup ExclusiveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
61%Love
31%Like
3%Ok
3%Dislike
3%Hate

36 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
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate86
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityCherry Syrup Exclusive

SillageCherry Syrup Exclusive

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value64
¤ Price value81
Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
warm spicy92%
cherry84%
amber77%
sweet69%
woody61%
sweet100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, warm spicy and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top1 to 2 hours
SaffronCherryMandarin OrangeNutty NotesGrapefruitRumJuniper Berries
Heart2 to 4 hours
RoseJasmineCinnamonBasilStar Anise
Base4 to 8 hours
LabdanumTonka BeanSandalwoodAmbroxanCypressOakVanillaBenzoin
Top
Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose
Heart
Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope
Base
MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Rose, Jasmine and Star Anise. Durations are only published for Cherry Syrup Exclusive, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer91
Fall83
Winter83
Day100
Night70
Spring70
Summer60
Fall100
Winter70
Day88
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men21
Unisex71
Women9
Men29
Unisex64
Women7
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,686

PerfumerJutinat Piyaweerawong

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#49,352

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCherry Syrup ExclusiveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cherry Syrup Exclusive by Proad delivers a bright, fruity twist on rich gourmand warmth. Created by perfumer Jutinat Piyaweerawong, the scent opens with crisp grapefruit, tangy mandarin orange, dark cherry, and a warm splash of rum spiced with saffron. As it settles, cinnamon, rose, and star anise provide a soft aroma…

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, Cherry Syrup Exclusive or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Cherry Syrup Exclusive takes 4 of 5 categories. Cherry Syrup Exclusive is rated 4.44/5 from 36 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Cherry Syrup Exclusive for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime 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, Cherry Syrup Exclusive or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Cherry Syrup Exclusive lasts longest (Cherry Syrup Exclusive 76/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cherry Syrup Exclusive or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Projection is very close: Cherry Syrup Exclusive 63/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100 for sillage.

Do Cherry Syrup Exclusive and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and sweet accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Rose, Jasmine and Star Anise.

Is Cherry Syrup Exclusive or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute better for summer or winter?

Cherry Syrup Exclusive suits daytime wear; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cherry Syrup Exclusive and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Cherry Syrup Exclusive has top notes of Saffron, Cherry, Mandarin Orange and Nutty Notes, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Cinnamon and Basil, a base of Labdanum, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Ambroxan. 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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