Fragrance comparison

Malibu Beach vs Acqua di Nabeel

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 168 ratings analysed

Malibu Beach

Clean

4.2949 votes

Rank #35,083 SweetCoconut

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Acqua di Nabeel

Nabeel

3.55119 votes

Rank #16,702 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Acqua di Nabeel takes 4 of 7 categories.

Malibu Beach
Choose it for a sweet and coconut character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Acqua di Nabeel
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Malibu Beach3/7

Acqua di Nabeel4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Malibu BeachClean

Acqua di NabeelNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 28%Had 6%Want 67%

3.55/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 58%Had 7%Want 35%

Category winnerMalibu BeachRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

31%Like

14%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

49 votes

22%Love

41%Like

17%Ok

11%Dislike

9%Hate

119 votes

Category winnerMalibu BeachMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityMalibu Beach

SillageAcqua di Nabeel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value82

Category winnerAcqua di NabeelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

coconut92%

powdery84%

vanilla77%

musky69%

yellow floral61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

CoconutSaltBergamotCardamom

Heart1 to 2 hours

Ylang-YlangHeliotropeJasmine

Base3 to 4 hours

Sweet NotesMuskVanilla OrchidWhite Woods

Top

Star AniseLemonPeachPineappleBlack CurrantSea NotesCinnamonBergamot

Heart

NeroliCoconutJasmineRoseLily-of-the-ValleyIrisHeliotrope

Base

MuskMossVetiverAgarwood (Oud)AmberLeatherCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesCoconut, Bergamot, Heliotrope and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Malibu Beach, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring37

Summer100

Fall11

Winter9

Day100

Night18

Spring94

Summer100

Fall39

Winter22

Day100

Night47

Category winnerAcqua di NabeelMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

Men5

Unisex62

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,083

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,702

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerAcqua di NabeelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Malibu Beach by Clean delivers a breezy, sunlit scent built around tropical sweetness and coastal air. Those seeking an uplifting clean scent perfume will appreciate how it opens with an immediate burst of creamy coconut, salted freshness, and a brisk touch of bergamot backed by spicy cardamom. As the initial brightne…

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Acqua di Nabeel offers a breezy coastal escape built on a surprising contrast of fresh ocean notes and dry spices. A bright burst of bergamot and pineapple meets the warmth of cinnamon and incense, settling into a soft white floral heart. It finishes on a woody base of cedar and subtle leather, perfect for casual spri…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Malibu Beach or Acqua di Nabeel?

Acqua di Nabeel takes 4 of 7 categories. Malibu Beach is rated 4.29/5 from 49 votes; Acqua di Nabeel is rated 3.55/5 from 119 votes. Choose Malibu Beach for a sweet and coconut character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Acqua di Nabeel for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Malibu Beach or Acqua di Nabeel?

They last about the same: Malibu Beach 57/100, Acqua di Nabeel 55/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Malibu Beach or Acqua di Nabeel?

Projection is very close: Acqua di Nabeel 48/100, Malibu Beach 47/100 for sillage.

Do Malibu Beach and Acqua di Nabeel smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Coconut, Bergamot, Heliotrope and Jasmine.

Is Malibu Beach or Acqua di Nabeel better for summer or winter?

For summer, Malibu Beach is the stronger pick. For winter, Acqua di Nabeel is the stronger pick. Malibu Beach suits daytime wear; Acqua di Nabeel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Malibu Beach and Acqua di Nabeel?

Malibu Beach has top notes of Coconut, Salt, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Heliotrope and Jasmine, a base of Sweet Notes, Musk, Vanilla Orchid and White Woods. Acqua di Nabeel has top notes of Star Anise, Lemon, Peach and Pineapple, heart notes of Neroli, Coconut, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk, Moss, Vetiver and Agarwood (Oud).