Fragrance comparison

Eros Najim vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 1,255 ratings analysed

3 wins

Eros Najim

Versace

3.831,241 votes

Rank #25,832 Warm SpicyCaramel

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

Nabeel

3.9314 votes

Rank #46,052 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eros Najim takes 3 of 5 categories.

Eros Najim
Choose it for a warm spicy and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Eros Najim3/5

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eros NajimVersace

Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 1,241 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%

Category winnerEros NajimRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

27%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

10%Hate

1,241 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

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityEros Najim

SillageAcqua di Nabeel Absolute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value81

Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

caramel92%

citrus84%

oud77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

sweet100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both warm spicy, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CaramelItalian Mandarin

Heart3-4 hrs

CardamomOud

Base8-10+ hrs

IncensePatchouliVetiver

Top

Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose

Heart

Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope

Base

MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar

InformationalShared notesOud, Incense and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Eros Najim, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer18

Fall0

Winter100

Day34

Night100

Spring70

Summer60

Fall100

Winter70

Day88

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex13

Women4

Date 38%Party 31%Casual 18%Work 13%

Men29

Unisex64

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,832

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,052

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEros NajimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Versace Eros Najim shifts the famous club DNA toward smoky woods. It hits hard at first. A bright burst of Italian mandarin cuts through warm, sticky caramel within seconds. That sharp citrus sweetness soon yields to spicy cardamom and a tame, beginner-friendly oud. Deep in the drydown, smoky incense and earthy patcho…

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, Eros Najim or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Eros Najim takes 3 of 5 categories. Eros Najim is rated 3.83/5 from 1,241 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Eros Najim for a warm spicy and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Acqua di Nabeel Absolute for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Eros Najim or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Eros Najim lasts longest (Eros Najim 71/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eros Najim or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute projects furthest (Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100, Eros Najim 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eros Najim and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Oud, Incense and Vetiver.

Is Eros Najim or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute better for summer or winter?

Eros Najim suits evening wear; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eros Najim and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Eros Najim has top notes of Caramel and Italian Mandarin, heart notes of Cardamom and Oud, a base of Incense, Patchouli and Vetiver. 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.