Fragrance comparison

Fleur d'Osmanthus vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 827 ratings analysed

Fleur d'Osmanthus

Roger & Gallet

3.88813 votes

Rank #2,553 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

Nabeel

3.9314 votes

Rank #46,578 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute takes 3 of 5 categories.

Fleur d'Osmanthus
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
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.

Fleur d'Osmanthus2/5

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute3/5

Ratings & consensus: Fleur d'Osmanthus
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: Fleur d'Osmanthus

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fleur d'OsmanthusRoger & Gallet

Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 813 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%

Category winnerFleur d'OsmanthusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

52%Like

4%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

678 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

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAcqua di Nabeel Absolute

SillageAcqua di Nabeel Absolute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value81

Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

lactonic77%

soft spicy69%

fresh61%

sweet100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

OsmanthusGrapefruitNeroliBenzoinApricotLemon ZestLemonPetitgrainVetiverPink PepperPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose

Heart

Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope

Base

MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Neroli, Benzoin and Lemon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Spring70

Summer60

Fall100

Winter70

Day88

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex15

Women84

Men29

Unisex64

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,553

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews100

Overall rank#46,578

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFleur d'OsmanthusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fleur d'Osmanthus is a bright, easygoing osmanthus scent that opens with sparkling citrus, then settles into soft apricot, clean florals, and a gentle creamy warmth. It feels light, cheerful, and very easy to wear. This suits warm weather, post-shower use, and anyone who prefers a fresh fruity floral over a heavy perf…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Fleur d'Osmanthus or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute takes 3 of 5 categories. Fleur d'Osmanthus is rated 3.88/5 from 813 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Fleur d'Osmanthus for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. 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, Fleur d'Osmanthus or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute lasts longest (Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100, Fleur d'Osmanthus 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fleur d'Osmanthus or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute projects furthest (Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100, Fleur d'Osmanthus 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fleur d'Osmanthus and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Neroli, Benzoin and Lemon.

Is Fleur d'Osmanthus 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 Fleur d'Osmanthus and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Fleur d'Osmanthus features Osmanthus, Grapefruit, Neroli, Benzoin and Apricot. 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.