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Chrome vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

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

Updated 8,425 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Chrome

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

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

Chrome2/5
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute3/5
Ratings & consensus
Chrome
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Sillage & projection
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Value for money
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Chrome

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
ChromeAzzaro
Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeel
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.70/ 5 · 8,411 votes
Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%
3.93/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%
Category winnerChromeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
29%Love
50%Like
8%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate

7,643 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
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityAcqua di Nabeel Absolute

SillageAcqua di Nabeel Absolute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value71
¤ Price value81
Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
white floral69%
fresh61%
sweet100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LemonRosemaryBergamotNeroliPineapple
Heart
JasmineOakmossCyclamenCoriander
Base
MuskCedarSandalwoodCardamomBrazilian RosewoodTonka Bean
Top
Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose
Heart
Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope
Base
MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar
InformationalShared notesLemon, Neroli, Jasmine and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter14
Day–
Night–
Spring70
Summer60
Fall100
Winter70
Day88
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men89
Unisex10
Women1
Men29
Unisex64
Women7
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,656

PerfumerGerard Haury

Launched—

Reviews397

Overall rank#51,258

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChromeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Azzaro Chrome is a classic citrus-aromatic scent built for high heat. It leads with a sharp, crisp lemon and bergamot opening that settles into a clean, aquatic-musk profile. Ideal for daily wear in warm weather, it provides a reliable, uncomplicated freshness that works well for office environments, gym sessions, or …

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chrome or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute takes 3 of 5 categories. Chrome is rated 3.70/5 from 8,411 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Chrome for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Acqua di Nabeel Absolute for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Chrome or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

They last about the same: Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100, Chrome 64/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Chrome or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute projects furthest (Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100, Chrome 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chrome and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and white floral accords. Common notes include Lemon, Neroli, Jasmine and Oakmoss.

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

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

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

Chrome has top notes of Lemon, Rosemary, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Jasmine, Oakmoss, Cyclamen and Coriander, a base of Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood and Cardamom. 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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