Fragrance comparison

Citron Noir vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 77 ratings analysed

Citron Noir

L'Occitane en Provence

4.1163 votes

Rank #16,465 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

Nabeel

3.9314 votes

Rank #46,350 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Citron Noir
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Citron Noir2/5

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Citron NoirL'Occitane en Provence

Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 32%Had 8%Want 60%

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%

Category winnerCitron NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

49%Like

6%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

63 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

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAcqua di Nabeel Absolute

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value81

Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber88%

sweet77%

fresh spicy65%

aromatic53%

woody42%

sweet100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, sweet and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

YuzuLemonBergamotOrangeLime

Heart2-3 hrs

MyrhhOrange BlossomLabdanumGeraniumNeroli

Base5-7 hrs

OpoponaxVanillaVetiverCinnamonCedarPatchouli

Top

Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose

Heart

Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope

Base

MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar

InformationalShared notesLemon, Neroli, Vetiver and Cedar. Durations are only published for Citron Noir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer100

Fall50

Winter30

Day100

Night35

Spring70

Summer60

Fall100

Winter70

Day88

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex55

Women25

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

Men29

Unisex64

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,465

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#46,350

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCitron NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Occitane en Provence Citron Noir is an unconventional citrus composition that matches mouth-puckering fruit with dark, resinous resins. The first spray delivers a crisp shower of tart yuzu, sour lime, and sparkling bergamot peel. It feels immediately refreshing, reminiscent of chilled herbal lemon tea brewed on a ho…

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, Citron Noir or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Citron Noir is rated 4.11/5 from 63 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Citron Noir for a citrus and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Acqua di Nabeel Absolute for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Citron Noir or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute lasts longest (Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100, Citron Noir 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Citron Noir or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Projection is very close: Citron Noir 61/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100 for sillage.

Do Citron Noir and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Neroli, Vetiver and Cedar.

Is Citron Noir or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute better for summer or winter?

Citron Noir suits daytime wear; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Citron Noir and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Citron Noir has top notes of Yuzu, Lemon, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Myrhh, Orange Blossom, Labdanum and Geranium, a base of Opoponax, Vanilla, Vetiver and Cinnamon. 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.