Fragrance comparison

Cruda vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 202 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cruda

Morph

4.23188 votes

Rank #5,500 CinnamonWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

Nabeel

3.9314 votes

Rank #51,258 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cruda takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

Cruda4/5

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CrudaMorph

Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.23/ 5 · 188 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%

Category winnerCrudaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

50%Like

7%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

188 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityCruda

SillageCruda

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value81

Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

cinnamon100%

warm spicy91%

amber83%

vanilla74%

woody65%

animalic56%

sweet100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-40 mins

AmbergrisDamask RoseWhite Flowers

Heart3-5 hrs

CinnamonVanilaPatchouli

Base8-12+ hrs

CedarwoodVetiver

Top

Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose

Heart

Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope

Base

MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar

InformationalShared notesDamask Rose, White Flowers and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Cruda, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring28

Summer23

Fall0

Winter100

Day95

Night100

Spring70

Summer60

Fall100

Winter70

Day88

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex52

Women45

Men29

Unisex64

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,500

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#51,258

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCrudaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cruda by Morph is an unapologetically rich gourmand that smells like a freshly baked apple tart covered in grated cinnamon, melted vanilla, and dark amber syrup. The opening hits with a vivid splash of warm spice alongside Damask rose and a distinctive touch of salty ambergris that keeps the sweetness from feeling fla…

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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, Cruda or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Cruda takes 4 of 5 categories. Cruda is rated 4.23/5 from 188 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Cruda for a cinnamon and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night 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, Cruda or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Cruda lasts longest (Cruda 80/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cruda or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Cruda projects furthest (Cruda 76/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cruda and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Damask Rose, White Flowers and Vetiver.

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

Cruda suits day or night wear; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Cruda has top notes of Ambergris, Damask Rose and White Flowers, heart notes of Cinnamon, Vanila and Patchouli, a base of Cedarwood and Vetiver. 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.