Fragrance comparison

Jetlag vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 94 ratings analysed

Jetlag

Azzaro

3.6880 votes

Rank #16,607 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

Nabeel

3.9314 votes

Rank #51,812 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute takes 3 of 5 categories.

Jetlag
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Jetlag2/5

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JetlagAzzaro

Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 31%Had 22%Want 47%

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%

Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

51%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

71 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

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityJetlag

SillageAcqua di Nabeel Absolute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value81

Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

sweet100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomGrapefruitLemonPepper

Heart

Tea RoseIncenseCinnamon

Base

CedarPatchouliAmber

Top

Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose

Heart

Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope

Base

MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lemon, Incense and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter26

Day–

Night–

Spring70

Summer60

Fall100

Winter70

Day88

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex0

Women25

Men29

Unisex64

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,607

PerfumerOlivier Pescheux

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#51,812

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJetlagHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jetlag by Azzaro is an aromatic spicy fragrance for men that centers on a blend of crisp grapefruit, cardamom, and incense. Launched in 2006, this scent offers an energizing profile ideal for casual daily wear or travel. It settles into a woody patchouli base that feels clean and modern on the skin during spring days.

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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, Jetlag or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute takes 3 of 5 categories. Jetlag is rated 3.68/5 from 80 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Jetlag for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Acqua di Nabeel Absolute for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Jetlag or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Jetlag lasts longest (Jetlag 69/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jetlag or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute projects furthest (Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100, Jetlag 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jetlag and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lemon, Incense and Cedar.

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

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

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

Jetlag has top notes of Cardamom, Grapefruit, Lemon and Pepper, heart notes of Tea Rose, Incense and Cinnamon, a base of Cedar, Patchouli and Amber. 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.