Elixir vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute takes 3 of 5 categories.
ElixirChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteChoose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Elixir2/5
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Elixir
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
- Sillage & projection
- Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
- Value for money
- Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Elixir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ElixirPenhaligon'sAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.93/ 5 · 1,012 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
3.93/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%
Category winnerElixirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
43%Like
3%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
847 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
Category winners
LongevityAcqua di Nabeel Absolute
SillageAcqua di Nabeel Absolute
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy91%
amber83%
smoky74%
balsamic65%
aromatic56%
sweet100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both warm spicy, woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
EucalyptusCardamomCinnamon
Heart
Turkey Red RoseMaceOrange BlossomEgyptian Jasmine
Base
IncenseCedarBenzoinBrazilian RosewoodRed SandalwoodGuaiac WoodTonka BeanVanilla
Top
Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose
Heart
Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope
Base
MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar
InformationalShared notesEgyptian Jasmine, Incense, Cedar and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring36
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring70
Summer60
Fall100
Winter70
Day88
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,384
PerfumerOlivia Giacobetti
Launched—
Reviews123
Overall rank#51,258
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerElixirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotElixir is a cool, smoky incense fragrance with cardamom, cinnamon, rose and woods wrapped in a steamy eucalyptus lift. Reviewers often describe it as church incense with the windows open, a mix of old stone, warm spice, Turkish bath air and soft rose rather than a heavy resin bomb. It suits people who like atmospheric…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Elixir or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute takes 3 of 5 categories. Elixir is rated 3.93/5 from 1,012 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Elixir for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Acqua di Nabeel Absolute for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Elixir or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
They last about the same: Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100, Elixir 65/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Elixir or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute projects furthest (Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100, Elixir 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Elixir and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Egyptian Jasmine, Incense, Cedar and Benzoin.
Is Elixir 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 Elixir and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Elixir has top notes of Eucalyptus, Cardamom and Cinnamon, heart notes of Turkey Red Rose, Mace, Orange Blossom and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Incense, Cedar, Benzoin and Brazilian Rosewood. 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.
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