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Kingdom of Oman vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

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

Updated 18 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute takes 4 of 4 categories.

  • Kingdom of Oman

    Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Best in winter.

  • Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

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

Kingdom of Oman0/4
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute4/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Sillage & projection
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Value for money
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Kingdom of OmanThe Dua Brand
Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeel
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 67%Had 17%Want 17%
3.93/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
75%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

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
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityAcqua di Nabeel Absolute

SillageAcqua di Nabeel Absolute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value42
¤ Price value81
Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
powdery92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
citrus69%
oud61%
sweet100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
AgarwoodFrankincenseGuaiac WoodRose de MaiSandalwoodGrapefruitRaspberryCardamomSaffronOakmossJasminePapyrus

No top / heart / base split published

Top
Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose
Heart
Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope
Base
MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar
InformationalShared notesGuaiac Wood, Sandalwood, Grapefruit and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Kingdom of Oman, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring0
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring70
Summer60
Fall100
Winter70
Day88
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men67
Unisex0
Women33
Men29
Unisex64
Women7
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,964

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,196

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kingdom of Oman by The Dua Brand is a dense oriental extrait de parfum centered on smoky Omani frankincense, dry woods, and soft florals. The fragrance opens with a brief splash of tart grapefruit and sweet orange before settling into an intricate bouquet of rose de mai, violet, and jasmine. As the citrus fades, earth…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Kingdom of Oman or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute takes 4 of 4 categories. Kingdom of Oman is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Kingdom of Oman for a woody and powdery character. Best in winter. Choose Acqua di Nabeel Absolute for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Kingdom of Oman or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

They last about the same: Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100, Kingdom of Oman 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Kingdom of Oman or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

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

Do Kingdom of Oman and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Guaiac Wood, Sandalwood, Grapefruit and Oakmoss.

Is Kingdom of Oman 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 Kingdom of Oman and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Kingdom of Oman features Agarwood, Frankincense, Guaiac Wood, Rose de Mai 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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