Fragrance comparison

Mandarina Duck Man vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 204 ratings analysed

Mandarina Duck Man

Mandarina Duck

3.97190 votes

Rank #15,940 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

Nabeel

3.9314 votes

Rank #47,792 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute takes 3 of 5 categories.

Mandarina Duck Man
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
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.

Mandarina Duck Man2/5

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute3/5

Ratings & consensus: Mandarina Duck Man
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: Mandarina Duck Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mandarina Duck ManMandarina Duck

Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 190 votes

Have 30%Had 44%Want 26%

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%

Category winnerMandarina Duck ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

63%Like

4%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

190 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

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAcqua di Nabeel Absolute

SillageAcqua di Nabeel Absolute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value81

Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

fruity80%

aromatic70%

warm spicy60%

sweet50%

sweet100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, sweet and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Blood OrangePeachGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

CardamomCarawayNutmeg

Base4-6 hrs

MuskVetiver

Top

Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose

Heart

Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope

Base

MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Musk and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Mandarina Duck Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day100

Night35

Spring70

Summer60

Fall100

Winter70

Day88

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men59

Unisex36

Women5

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

Men29

Unisex64

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,940

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#47,792

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMandarina Duck ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mandarina Duck Man opens with a bright flash of zesty blood orange and tart grapefruit. It hits the air with an energetic, sunny spark. Soon, a juicy peach note softens the citrus bite into something sweeter and surprisingly smooth. The initial alcohol rush dissipates within two minutes, revealing an aromatic heart of…

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.

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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, Mandarina Duck Man or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute takes 3 of 5 categories. Mandarina Duck Man is rated 3.97/5 from 190 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Mandarina Duck Man for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime 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, Mandarina Duck Man or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute lasts longest (Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100, Mandarina Duck Man 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mandarina Duck Man or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute projects furthest (Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100, Mandarina Duck Man 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mandarina Duck Man and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Musk and Vetiver.

Is Mandarina Duck Man or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute better for summer or winter?

Mandarina Duck Man suits daytime wear; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mandarina Duck Man and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Mandarina Duck Man has top notes of Blood Orange, Peach and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cardamom, Caraway and Nutmeg, a base of Musk and Vetiver. 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.