Fragrance comparison

Manila Grace vs Acqua di Nabeel

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 270 ratings analysed

5 wins

Manila Grace

3.97151 votes

Rank #14,904 SweetVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

8%scent match

Clearly different

Acqua di Nabeel

Nabeel

3.55119 votes

Rank #16,677 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Manila Grace takes 5 of 7 categories.

Manila Grace
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Acqua di Nabeel
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Manila Grace5/7

Acqua di Nabeel2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Manila GraceManila Grace

Acqua di NabeelNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 151 votes

Have 26%Had 12%Want 61%

3.55/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 58%Had 7%Want 35%

Category winnerManila GraceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

46%Like

2%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

151 votes

22%Love

41%Like

17%Ok

11%Dislike

9%Hate

119 votes

Category winnerManila GraceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityManila Grace

SillageManila Grace

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value82

Category winnerAcqua di NabeelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

sweet100%

vanilla83%

cinnamon65%

warm spicy48%

coconut30%

white floral100%

citrus92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

Scent match8%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CupcakeLemonCardamomBlack CurrantGeranium

Heart2-4 hrs

GingerbreadCoconutWhite PeachLily-of-the-Valley

Base5-7 hrs

VanillaAmberwoodCedar

Top

Star AniseLemonPeachPineappleBlack CurrantSea NotesCinnamonBergamot

Heart

NeroliCoconutJasmineRoseLily-of-the-ValleyIrisHeliotrope

Base

MuskMossVetiverAgarwood (Oud)AmberLeatherCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesLemon, Black Currant, Coconut and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Manila Grace, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring22

Summer15

Fall0

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Spring94

Summer100

Fall39

Winter22

Day100

Night47

Category winnerAcqua di NabeelMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Party 32%Date 27%Casual 26%Work 15%

Men5

Unisex62

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,904

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#16,677

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerManila GraceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Manila Grace Eau de Toilette is an unapologetic bakery gourmand with a bright citrus twist. The first spray releases a sharp burst of lemon and cardamom that immediately cuts through a rich vanilla cupcake accord. Within twenty minutes, the citrus settles into warm holiday spices. Freshly baked gingerbread, grated coc…

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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, Manila Grace or Acqua di Nabeel?

Manila Grace takes 5 of 7 categories. Manila Grace is rated 3.97/5 from 151 votes; Acqua di Nabeel is rated 3.55/5 from 119 votes. Choose Manila Grace for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Acqua di Nabeel for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Manila Grace or Acqua di Nabeel?

Manila Grace lasts longest (Manila Grace 62/100, Acqua di Nabeel 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Manila Grace or Acqua di Nabeel?

Manila Grace projects furthest (Manila Grace 65/100, Acqua di Nabeel 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Manila Grace and Acqua di Nabeel smell similar?

Clearly different: a 8% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Lemon, Black Currant, Coconut and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Manila Grace or Acqua di Nabeel better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Manila Grace and Acqua di Nabeel?

Manila Grace has top notes of Cupcake, Lemon, Cardamom and Black Currant, heart notes of Gingerbread, Coconut, White Peach and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Amberwood and Cedar. 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).