Fragrance comparison

Decade vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 72 ratings analysed

4 wins

Decade

Boadicea the Victorious

4.0258 votes

Rank #17,240 RoseFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

12%scent match

Clearly different

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

Nabeel

3.9314 votes

Rank #51,812 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Decade takes 4 of 5 categories.

Decade
Choose it for a rose and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Decade4/5

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DecadeBoadicea the Victorious

Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 37%Had 19%Want 44%

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%

Category winnerDecadeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

24%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

7%Hate

58 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

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityDecade

SillageDecade

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value81

Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

fresh92%

floral84%

woody77%

aldehydic69%

fresh spicy61%

sweet100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match12%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bulgarian RoseAldehydesPineappleSaffronBergamot

Heart

Rose de MaiGeraniumHedioneViolet

Base

MuskGuaiac WoodCypriol Oil or NagarmothaAmberPatchouli

Top

Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose

Heart

Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope

Base

MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar

InformationalShared notesBulgarian Rose, Musk, Guaiac Wood and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring96

Summer48

Fall100

Winter36

Day100

Night88

Spring70

Summer60

Fall100

Winter70

Day88

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex62

Women31

Men29

Unisex64

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,240

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#51,812

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDecadeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Decade by Boadicea the Victorious centers on a sharp Bulgarian rose brightened by tart pineapple and crisp aldehydes. It opens with an immediate burst of sparkling citrus and warm saffron before yielding to a floral heart of Rose de Mai, herbal geranium, and dewy violet. As the scent settles on skin, smoky guaiac wood…

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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, Decade or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Decade takes 4 of 5 categories. Decade is rated 4.02/5 from 58 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Decade for a rose and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime 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, Decade or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

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

Which projects more, Decade or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Decade projects furthest (Decade 67/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Decade and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?

Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Musk, Guaiac Wood and Amber.

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

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

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

Decade has top notes of Bulgarian Rose, Aldehydes, Pineapple and Saffron, heart notes of Rose de Mai, Geranium, Hedione and Violet, a base of Musk, Guaiac Wood, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Amber. 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.