Flashback vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Flashback takes 3 of 4 categories.
FlashbackChoose it for a fruity and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteChoose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Flashback3/4
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Flashback
- Sillage & projection
- Flashback
- Value for money
- Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Flashback
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
FlashbackétherAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%
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 hate100%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
Category winners
LongevityFlashback
SillageFlashback
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 bothfruity100%
amber92%
sweet84%
citrus77%
woody69%
aromatic61%
sweet100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both sweet, citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GrapefruitRhubarbLime
Heart
Dried FruitsRed BerriesSaffron
Base
AmbergrisLabdanumVetiverTobacco
Top
Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose
Heart
Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope
Base
MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
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#47,821
PerfumerMaria Bubnova
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#51,258
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerFlashbackHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFlashback by éther kicks off with an energetic blast of tart rhubarb, zesty lime, and bitter grapefruit that wakes up your senses right away. As the bright citrus settles, the scent moves into a rich heart of sweet dried fruits, tart red berries, and warm saffron. The base anchors the entire blend with dry tobacco lea…
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, Flashback or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Flashback takes 3 of 4 categories. Flashback is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Flashback for a fruity and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Acqua di Nabeel Absolute for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Flashback or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Flashback lasts longest (Flashback 80/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Flashback or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Flashback projects furthest (Flashback 88/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Flashback and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit and Vetiver.
Is Flashback or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute better for summer or winter?
Flashback suits evening wear; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Flashback and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Flashback has top notes of Grapefruit, Rhubarb and Lime, heart notes of Dried Fruits, Red Berries and Saffron, a base of Ambergris, Labdanum, Vetiver and Tobacco. 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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