Fragrance comparison

Enbata vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 24 ratings analysed

Enbata

URBIETA14

3.5010 votes

Rank #69,926 EarthyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

4%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

Nabeel

3.9314 votes

Rank #51,710 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

Enbata1/5

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute4/5

Ratings & consensus: Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Enbata
Sillage & projection: Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
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

EnbataURBIETA14

Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 15%Had 15%Want 69%

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%

Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

10%Like

10%Ok

40%Dislike

0%Hate

10 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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityEnbata

SillageAcqua di Nabeel Absolute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value81

Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

earthy100%

iris86%

powdery72%

leather58%

violet44%

animalic30%

sweet100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match4%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

IrisEarthy NotesLeatherCorianderMuskSandalwoodOakmoss

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose

Heart

Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope

Base

MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar

InformationalShared notesMusk, Sandalwood and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Enbata, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer43

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night75

Spring70

Summer60

Fall100

Winter70

Day88

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

Men29

Unisex64

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#69,926

PerfumerSanti Burgas

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,710

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Enbata by URBIETA14 presents a storm-inspired scent that centers on mineral earth, cool iris, and rugged leather. Created by perfumer Santi Burgas, this fragrance opens with dry coriander seed crushed against a distinct earthy note that brings to mind damp soil kicked up by a sudden coastal wind. As it settles, a dry,…

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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, Enbata or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute takes 4 of 5 categories. Enbata is rated 3.50/5 from 10 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Enbata for a earthy and iris character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Acqua di Nabeel Absolute for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Enbata or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

They last about the same: Enbata 67/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Enbata or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute projects furthest (Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100, Enbata 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Enbata and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?

Clearly different: a 4% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Musk, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.

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

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

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

Enbata features Iris, Earthy Notes, Leather, Coriander and Musk. 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.