Jean Pascal vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
24%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Jean Pascal takes 4 of 5 categories.
Jean PascalChoose it for a woody and mossy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteChoose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Jean Pascal4/5
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Jean Pascal
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Jean Pascal
- Sillage & projection
- Jean Pascal
- Value for money
- Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Jean Pascal
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Jean PascalJean PascalAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.22/ 5 · 51 votes
Have 30%Had 21%Want 49%
3.93/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%
Category winnerJean PascalRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
45%Like
4%Ok
6%Dislike
2%Hate
51 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
Category winners
LongevityJean Pascal
SillageJean Pascal
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
mossy92%
white floral84%
earthy77%
green69%
lavender61%
sweet100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
Scent match24%Clearly different · both white floral and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SpicesPineappleGreen NotesBergamot
Heart
JasmineLavender
Base
oak mossWoodsy NotesAmberMusk
Top
Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose
Heart
Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope
Base
MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar
InformationalShared notesJasmine, Amber and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring64
Summer18
Fall64
Winter100
Day62
Night100
Spring70
Summer60
Fall100
Winter70
Day88
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#28,311
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#51,258
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerJean PascalHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotJean Pascal is an aromatic fougere that brings a dry, mossy texture to masculine wardrobes. Opening with a blend of green notes and bergamot, the composition shifts into a lavender heart before settling onto a heavy oakmoss base. It wears exceptionally well in crisp autumn weather, suiting formal daytime settings wher…
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, Jean Pascal or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Jean Pascal takes 4 of 5 categories. Jean Pascal is rated 4.22/5 from 51 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Jean Pascal for a woody and mossy 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, Jean Pascal or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Jean Pascal lasts longest (Jean Pascal 83/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Jean Pascal or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Jean Pascal projects furthest (Jean Pascal 75/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Jean Pascal and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?
Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Amber and Musk.
Is Jean Pascal or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute better for summer or winter?
Jean Pascal suits evening wear; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Jean Pascal and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Jean Pascal has top notes of Spices, Pineapple, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine and Lavender, a base of oak moss, Woodsy Notes, Amber and Musk. 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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