Fragrance comparison

Expresso Hogwarts vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 95 ratings analysed

Expresso Hogwarts

Quem Disse Berenice

4.0481 votes

Rank #33,337 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

Nabeel

3.9314 votes

Rank #46,264 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute takes 3 of 5 categories.

Expresso Hogwarts
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Expresso Hogwarts2/5

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute3/5

Ratings & consensus: Expresso Hogwarts
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: Expresso Hogwarts

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Expresso HogwartsQuem Disse Berenice

Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 81 votes

Have 71%Had 8%Want 21%

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%

Category winnerExpresso HogwartsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

42%Like

9%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

81 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

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAcqua di Nabeel Absolute

SillageAcqua di Nabeel Absolute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value81

Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet88%

vanilla77%

white floral65%

warm spicy53%

amber42%

sweet100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both sweet, white floral and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BlackberryJellyAppleRaspberry

Heart2-3 hrs

SpicesWhite FlowersJasmineLily of the ValleyGeranium

Base4-6 hrs

VanillaAmberAkigalawoodMossOlive Tree

Top

Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose

Heart

Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope

Base

MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar

InformationalShared notesWhite Flowers, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley and Amber. Durations are only published for Expresso Hogwarts, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring87

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night47

Spring70

Summer60

Fall100

Winter70

Day88

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

Casual 41%Date 24%Work 21%Party 14%

Men29

Unisex64

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,337

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,264

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerExpresso HogwartsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Expresso Hogwarts by Quem Disse Berenice delivers an immediate rush of dark berries and sugary pastry warmth. It opens loud. Sweet blackberry jelly and tart red raspberry dominate the first twenty minutes before softening into creamy jasmine petals and warm kitchen spices. The base rests on cozy vanilla, soft amber, a…

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, Expresso Hogwarts or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute takes 3 of 5 categories. Expresso Hogwarts is rated 4.04/5 from 81 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Expresso Hogwarts for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear. 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, Expresso Hogwarts or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute lasts longest (Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100, Expresso Hogwarts 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Expresso Hogwarts or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute projects furthest (Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100, Expresso Hogwarts 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Expresso Hogwarts and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, white floral and warm spicy accords. Common notes include White Flowers, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley and Amber.

Is Expresso Hogwarts or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Expresso Hogwarts and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Expresso Hogwarts has top notes of Blackberry, Jelly, Apple and Raspberry, heart notes of Spices, White Flowers, Jasmine and Lily of the Valley, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Akigalawood and Moss. 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.