Fragrance comparison

Iles D'Or vs Acqua di Nabeel

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 235 ratings analysed

4 wins

Iles D'Or

Molinard · 1929

4.11116 votes

Rank #18,140 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Acqua di Nabeel

Nabeel

3.55119 votes

Rank #17,860 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iles D'Or takes 4 of 7 categories.

Iles D'Or
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Acqua di Nabeel
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Iles D'Or4/7

Acqua di Nabeel3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Iles D'OrMolinard

Acqua di NabeelNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 116 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

3.55/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 58%Had 7%Want 35%

Category winnerIles D'OrRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

25%Like

20%Ok

22%Dislike

3%Hate

116 votes

22%Love

41%Like

17%Ok

11%Dislike

9%Hate

119 votes

Category winnerAcqua di NabeelMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityIles D'Or

SillageIles D'Or

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value82

Category winnerAcqua di NabeelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral38%

white floral100%

citrus92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachApricotPineapple

Heart

HeliotropeJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Virginia CedarAmberCinnamonSandalwoodVanille

Top

Star AniseLemonPeachPineappleBlack CurrantSea NotesCinnamonBergamot

Heart

NeroliCoconutJasmineRoseLily-of-the-ValleyIrisHeliotrope

Base

MuskMossVetiverAgarwood (Oud)AmberLeatherCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesPeach, Pineapple, Heliotrope and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring97

Summer100

Fall70

Winter30

Day100

Night53

Spring94

Summer100

Fall39

Winter22

Day100

Night47

Category winnerIles D'OrMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex39

Women10

Men5

Unisex62

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,140

PerfumerNot listed

Launched1929

Reviews11

Overall rank#17,860

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerAcqua di NabeelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Molinard Iles D'Or opens with a bright, sun-drenched mix of ripe peach, velvety apricot, and sweet pineapple. Rather than smelling like modern candy, the initial fruit feels dry and sunny, like walking through a Mediterranean orchard in late summer. Within twenty minutes, powdery heliotrope, soft jasmine, and fresh li…

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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, Iles D'Or or Acqua di Nabeel?

Iles D'Or takes 4 of 7 categories. Iles D'Or is rated 4.11/5 from 116 votes; Acqua di Nabeel is rated 3.55/5 from 119 votes. Choose Iles D'Or for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Acqua di Nabeel for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Iles D'Or or Acqua di Nabeel?

Iles D'Or lasts longest (Iles D'Or 60/100, Acqua di Nabeel 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iles D'Or or Acqua di Nabeel?

Iles D'Or projects furthest (Iles D'Or 54/100, Acqua di Nabeel 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iles D'Or and Acqua di Nabeel smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Peach, Pineapple, Heliotrope and Jasmine.

Is Iles D'Or or Acqua di Nabeel better for summer or winter?

For summer, Iles D'Or is the stronger pick. For winter, Iles D'Or is the stronger pick. Iles D'Or suits daytime wear; Acqua di Nabeel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iles D'Or and Acqua di Nabeel?

Iles D'Or has top notes of Peach, Apricot and Pineapple, heart notes of Heliotrope, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Virginia Cedar, Amber, Cinnamon and Sandalwood. 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).