Labdanum vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
21%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute takes 3 of 4 categories.
LabdanumChoose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteChoose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Labdanum1/4
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute3/4
- 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
- Labdanum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
LabdanumParfumaneAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.43/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 63%Had 0%Want 38%
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 hate57%Love
29%Like
14%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
7 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
Category winners
LongevityAcqua di Nabeel Absolute
SillageAcqua di Nabeel Absolute
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 bothamber100%
fruity88%
sweet77%
floral65%
herbal53%
woody42%
sweet100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
Scent match21%Clearly different · both sweet and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
PlumFlowersLeather
Heart2-4 hrs
LabdanumArtemisiaJasmine
Base6-8+ hrs
RaspberryAmberBenzoinPatchouli
Top
Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose
Heart
Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope
Base
MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar
InformationalShared notesJasmine, Amber and Benzoin. Durations are only published for Labdanum, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter75
Day50
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#34,200
PerfumerBekir Kantarcı
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#51,418
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLabdanumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotParfumane Labdanum delivers a rich, cozy blend of dark plum, supple leather, and warm resinous amber. When you first spray it, you get a burst of sweet dark fruit backed by a gentle, worn-in leather jacket scent that keeps the sweetness from turning candy-like. As it settles, golden labdanum resin and creamy jasmine t…
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, Labdanum or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute takes 3 of 4 categories. Labdanum is rated 4.43/5 from 7 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Labdanum for a amber and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. 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, Labdanum or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute lasts longest (Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100, Labdanum 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Labdanum or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute projects furthest (Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100, Labdanum 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Labdanum and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?
Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Amber and Benzoin.
Is Labdanum or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute better for summer or winter?
Labdanum suits evening wear; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Labdanum and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Labdanum has top notes of Plum, Flowers and Leather, heart notes of Labdanum, Artemisia and Jasmine, a base of Raspberry, Amber, Benzoin and Patchouli. 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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