Fragrance comparison

D'Seven vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

D'Seven

Dévier

1.001 votes

Rank #74,460 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

Nabeel

3.9314 votes

Rank #47,073 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

D'Seven
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

D'Seven2/4

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

D'SevenDévier

Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

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

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityD'Seven

SillageD'Seven

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value81

Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

white floral77%

aromatic69%

fruity61%

sweet100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

MelonTurmericMandarinCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseSandalwoodAmberVetiverLily of the ValleyTuberoseCedar

Base6-10 hrs

Gaiac WoodBenzoinTonka BeanRaspberryMusk

Top

Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose

Heart

Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope

Base

MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar

InformationalShared notesRose, Sandalwood, Amber and Vetiver. Durations are only published for D'Seven, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day56

Night100

Spring70

Summer60

Fall100

Winter70

Day88

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 34%Casual 26%Party 23%Work 17%

Men29

Unisex64

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#74,460

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,073

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

D'Seven by Dévier pairs crisp melon and earthy turmeric with a warm, resinous foundation of cedar and amber. The first spray brings a sharp burst of sweet mandarin and green cardamom before revealing creamy tuberose and dry sandalwood at its core. It is an assertive woody perfume with an intriguing spicy twist. Becaus…

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, D'Seven or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. D'Seven is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose D'Seven for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Choose Acqua di Nabeel Absolute for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, D'Seven or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

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

Which projects more, D'Seven or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

D'Seven projects furthest (D'Seven 100/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do D'Seven and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Rose, Sandalwood, Amber and Vetiver.

Is D'Seven or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute better for summer or winter?

D'Seven suits evening wear; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in D'Seven and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

D'Seven has top notes of Melon, Turmeric, Mandarin and Cardamom, heart notes of Rose, Sandalwood, Amber and Vetiver, a base of Gaiac Wood, Benzoin, Tonka Bean and Raspberry. 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.