Fragrance comparison

Gold Noir vs Acqua di Nabeel

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 283 ratings analysed

5 wins

Gold Noir

Majouri

4.13164 votes

Rank #11,125 VanillaAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

14%scent match

Clearly different

Acqua di Nabeel

Nabeel

3.55119 votes

Rank #17,401 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gold Noir takes 5 of 7 categories.

Gold Noir
Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Acqua di Nabeel
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Gold Noir5/7

Acqua di Nabeel2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gold NoirMajouri

Acqua di NabeelNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 164 votes

Have 34%Had 12%Want 54%

3.55/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 58%Had 7%Want 35%

Category winnerGold NoirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

33%Like

15%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

164 votes

22%Love

41%Like

17%Ok

11%Dislike

9%Hate

119 votes

Category winnerGold NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityGold Noir

SillageGold Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value82

Category winnerAcqua di NabeelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

cinnamon77%

woody69%

powdery61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

CinnamonWhite WoodsHeliotrope

Heart3 to 4 hours

AmberPlumLeather

Base4 to 6 hours

VanillaTonka BeanPatchouli

Top

Star AniseLemonPeachPineappleBlack CurrantSea NotesCinnamonBergamot

Heart

NeroliCoconutJasmineRoseLily-of-the-ValleyIrisHeliotrope

Base

MuskMossVetiverAgarwood (Oud)AmberLeatherCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Heliotrope, Amber and Leather. Durations are only published for Gold Noir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer8

Fall98

Winter100

Day58

Night100

Spring94

Summer100

Fall39

Winter22

Day100

Night47

Category winnerAcqua di NabeelMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex50

Women28

Men5

Unisex62

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,125

PerfumerCyrill Roland

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#17,401

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerGold NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gold Noir by Majouri is a warm oriental woody fragrance centered on sweet vanilla and rich amber. It opens with an immediate dusting of spicy cinnamon, supported by clean white woods and the soft, almond-like powder of heliotrope. As the opening settles, a juicy plum note emerges alongside deep amber and a noticeable …

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Acqua di Nabeel offers a breezy coastal escape built on a surprising contrast of fresh ocean notes and dry spices. A bright burst of bergamot and pineapple meets the warmth of cinnamon and incense, settling into a soft white floral heart. It finishes on a woody base of cedar and subtle leather, perfect for casual spri…

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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, Gold Noir or Acqua di Nabeel?

Gold Noir takes 5 of 7 categories. Gold Noir is rated 4.13/5 from 164 votes; Acqua di Nabeel is rated 3.55/5 from 119 votes. Choose Gold Noir for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Acqua di Nabeel for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gold Noir or Acqua di Nabeel?

Gold Noir lasts longest (Gold Noir 70/100, Acqua di Nabeel 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gold Noir or Acqua di Nabeel?

Gold Noir projects furthest (Gold Noir 57/100, Acqua di Nabeel 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gold Noir and Acqua di Nabeel smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Heliotrope, Amber and Leather.

Is Gold Noir or Acqua di Nabeel better for summer or winter?

For summer, Acqua di Nabeel is the stronger pick. For winter, Gold Noir is the stronger pick. Gold Noir suits evening wear; Acqua di Nabeel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gold Noir and Acqua di Nabeel?

Gold Noir has top notes of Cinnamon, White Woods and Heliotrope, heart notes of Amber, Plum and Leather, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Patchouli. Acqua di Nabeel has top notes of Star Anise, Lemon, Peach and Pineapple, heart notes of Neroli, Coconut, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk, Moss, Vetiver and Agarwood (Oud).