Lion Oud vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Lion Oud takes 3 of 4 categories.
Lion OudChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteChoose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Lion Oud3/4
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Lion Oud
- Sillage & projection
- Lion Oud
- Value for money
- Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Lion Oud
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Lion OudPrimera PerfumesAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 67%Had 7%Want 27%
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 hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%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
Category winners
LongevityLion Oud
SillageLion Oud
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 bothwarm spicy100%
woody83%
chocolate65%
animalic48%
sweet30%
sweet100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
CardamomDried FruitsJasmineOrange
Heart2 to 3 hours
ChocolatePatchouliSalted CaramelSandalwoodVanillaFir
Base4 to 7 hours
Cambodian OudIndian OudOakmossAmberMusk
Top
Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose
Heart
Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope
Base
MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar
InformationalShared notesJasmine, Sandalwood, Indian Oud and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Lion Oud, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day33
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#44,735
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#49,475
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLion OudHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLion Oud by Primera Perfumes merges dark woods with rich gourmand sweetness. The opening introduces aromatic cardamom, juicy orange, and rich dried fruits alongside a touch of clean jasmine. As the initial brightness settles, the fragrance deepens into chocolate, buttery salted caramel, creamy vanilla, and forest fir …
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, Lion Oud or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Lion Oud takes 3 of 4 categories. Lion Oud is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Lion Oud for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, 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, Lion Oud or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Lion Oud lasts longest (Lion Oud 72/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Lion Oud or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Lion Oud projects furthest (Lion Oud 65/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Lion Oud and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and sweet accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Sandalwood, Indian Oud and Oakmoss.
Is Lion Oud or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute better for summer or winter?
Lion Oud suits evening wear; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Lion Oud and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Lion Oud has top notes of Cardamom, Dried Fruits, Jasmine and Orange, heart notes of Chocolate, Patchouli, Salted Caramel and Sandalwood, a base of Cambodian Oud, Indian Oud, Oakmoss 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.
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