Fragrance comparison

Close Up vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 696 ratings analysed

4 wins

Close Up

Olfactive Studio

3.67682 votes

Rank #6,998 CherryWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

Nabeel

3.9314 votes

Rank #51,258 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Close Up takes 4 of 5 categories.

Close Up
Choose it for a cherry and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Close Up4/5

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Close UpOlfactive Studio

Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 682 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%

Category winnerClose UpRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

4%Hate

682 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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityClose Up

SillageClose Up

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value81

Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

cherry100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

sweet77%

white floral69%

vanilla61%

sweet100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both sweet, warm spicy and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CherrySpicesCoffee

Heart

White TobaccoPatchouliAtlas CedarRose

Base

Tonka BeanAmberMusk

Top

Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose

Heart

Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope

Base

MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar

InformationalShared notesAtlas Cedar, Rose, Amber and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring70

Summer60

Fall100

Winter70

Day88

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex59

Women27

Men29

Unisex64

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,998

PerfumerAnnick Menardo

Launched—

Reviews57

Overall rank#51,258

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerClose UpHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Close Up opens with a striking blast of sour black cherry and warm anise spices, creating an immediate sweet yet medicinal impression. As it settles on the skin, the dark fruitiness blends into a dry, dusty coffee note and a soft sheet of white tobacco. It feels rich, slightly boozy, and dense, making it a standout ch…

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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, Close Up or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Close Up takes 4 of 5 categories. Close Up is rated 3.67/5 from 682 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Close Up for a cherry and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Acqua di Nabeel Absolute for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Close Up or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Close Up lasts longest (Close Up 70/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Close Up or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Close Up projects furthest (Close Up 65/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Close Up and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, warm spicy and white floral accords. Common notes include Atlas Cedar, Rose, Amber and Musk.

Is Close Up 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 Close Up and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Close Up has top notes of Cherry, Spices and Coffee, heart notes of White Tobacco, Patchouli, Atlas Cedar and Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber and Musk. 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.