Fragrance comparison

Dream of Turquoise vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

Dream of Turquoise

The Dua Brand

5.002 votes

Rank #48,483 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

Nabeel

3.9314 votes

Rank #47,650 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Dream of Turquoise
Choose it for a citrus and woody 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.

Dream of Turquoise2/4

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dream of Turquoise
Sillage & projection: Dream of Turquoise
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

Dream of TurquoiseThe Dua Brand

Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · 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

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityDream of Turquoise

SillageDream of Turquoise

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

citrus100%

woody92%

musky84%

leather77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

sweet100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both citrus, woody and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Mandarin OrangeCastoreumBergamotVanillaSaffronJasmineCedarMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose

Heart

Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope

Base

MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Cedar and Musk. Durations are only published for Dream of Turquoise, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night59

Spring70

Summer60

Fall100

Winter70

Day88

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 35%Work 27%Date 23%Party 15%

Men29

Unisex64

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,483

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,650

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dream of Turquoise by The Dua Brand is a concentrated woody citrus extrait built around vibrant mandarin orange, crisp bergamot, and grounding cedar wood. It opens with an immediate citrus spark that feels tangy rather than sugary. Within twenty minutes, the initial brightness melds into warm saffron threads and sweet…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dream of Turquoise or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Dream of Turquoise is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Dream of Turquoise for a citrus and woody 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, Dream of Turquoise or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

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

Which projects more, Dream of Turquoise or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Dream of Turquoise projects furthest (Dream of Turquoise 75/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dream of Turquoise and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Cedar and Musk.

Is Dream of Turquoise or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute better for summer or winter?

Dream of Turquoise suits daytime wear; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dream of Turquoise and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Dream of Turquoise features Mandarin Orange, Castoreum, Bergamot, Vanilla and Saffron. 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.