Fragrance comparison

Fugue vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 18 ratings analysed

Fugue

Ikiryō

4.754 votes

Rank #52,785 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

Nabeel

3.9314 votes

Rank #50,209 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute takes 2 of 3 categories.

Fugue
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Fugue1/3

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Sillage & projection: Fugue
Value for money: Not scored
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

FugueIkiryō

Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 3%Had 2%Want 94%

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 hate

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 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

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAcqua di Nabeel Absolute

SillageFugue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value81

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fruity90%

woody80%

smoky70%

white floral60%

warm spicy50%

sweet100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both white floral, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

IncenseBlack CurrantHoneysuckleBenzoinIso E SuperWoody NotesSugarPineappleRumCastoreum

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose

Heart

Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope

Base

MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar

InformationalShared notesIncense and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Fugue, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Spring70

Summer60

Fall100

Winter70

Day88

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men29

Unisex64

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,785

PerfumerVincent of Dreamhouse

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,209

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fugue by Ikiryō is an unconventional fragrance that joins sticky dark fruits with resinous smoke. The profile pairs ripe black currant and sweet pineapple with a heavy pour of dark rum right at the start. As it settles, warm incense and balsamic benzoin take over the center, shaded by soft honeysuckle and sweet crysta…

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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, Fugue or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute takes 2 of 3 categories. Fugue is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Fugue for a amber and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Acqua di Nabeel Absolute for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Fugue or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute lasts longest (Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100, Fugue 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fugue or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Fugue projects furthest (Fugue 66/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fugue and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Incense and Benzoin.

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

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

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

Fugue features Incense, Black Currant, Honeysuckle, Benzoin and Iso E Super. 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.