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Gucci Eau de Parfum vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

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

Updated 2,781 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Gucci Eau de Parfum

    Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

    Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Gucci Eau de Parfum4/5
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute1/5
Ratings & consensus
Gucci Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Gucci Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection
Gucci Eau de Parfum
Value for money
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Gucci Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Gucci Eau de ParfumGucci
Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeel
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.28/ 5 · 2,767 votes
Have 44%Had 33%Want 22%
3.93/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%
Category winnerGucci Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
52%Love
36%Like
2%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate

2,767 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
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage68
♥ Love / hate82
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityGucci Eau de Parfum

SillageGucci Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value44
¤ Price value81
Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
powdery100%
vanilla92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy69%
smoky61%
sweet100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
Scent match21%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
HeliotropeOrange Blossom
Heart2 to 3 hours
CarawayIrisThyme
Base6 to 9 hours
LeatherIncenseVanillaSandalwoodMuskCedar Essence
Top
Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose
Heart
Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope
Base
MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar
InformationalShared notesHeliotrope, Incense, Sandalwood and Musk. Durations are only published for Gucci Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring23
Summer16
Fall89
Winter100
Day49
Night100
Spring70
Summer60
Fall100
Winter70
Day88
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex32
Women66
Men29
Unisex64
Women7
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#399

PerfumerDaniela Andrier

Launched—

Reviews198

Overall rank#48,524

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGucci Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gucci Eau de Parfum is a rich oriental spicy fragrance built around bold contrast. It opens with sweet heliotrope and bright orange blossom before shifting into a savoury, herbal heart of caraway, iris, and fresh thyme. The dry-down settles into a heavy, dark foundation dominated by smooth leather, smoky incense, crea…

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, Gucci Eau de Parfum or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Gucci Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 5 categories. Gucci Eau de Parfum is rated 4.28/5 from 2,767 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Gucci Eau de Parfum for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, 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, Gucci Eau de Parfum or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Gucci Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Gucci Eau de Parfum 75/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gucci Eau de Parfum or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Gucci Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Gucci Eau de Parfum 68/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gucci Eau de Parfum and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Heliotrope, Incense, Sandalwood and Musk.

Is Gucci Eau de Parfum or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute better for summer or winter?

Gucci Eau de Parfum suits evening wear; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gucci Eau de Parfum and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Gucci Eau de Parfum has top notes of Heliotrope and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Caraway, Iris and Thyme, a base of Leather, Incense, Vanilla and Sandalwood. 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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