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Matcha Irozi vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

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

Updated 16 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Matcha Irozi takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Matcha Irozi

    Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

    Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Matcha Irozi3/4
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Matcha Irozi
Sillage & projection
Matcha Irozi
Value for money
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Matcha Irozi

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Matcha IroziÉlixir Privé
Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeel
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%
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 hate
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

2 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
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate100
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityMatcha Irozi

SillageMatcha Irozi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value81
Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
powdery77%
woody69%
fresh spicy61%
sweet100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
CardamomCitronBergamot
Heart
Matcha TeaEucalyptusWhite FlowersGeraniumRose
Base
SandalwoodMuskWhite Amber
Top
Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose
Heart
Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope
Base
MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar
InformationalShared notesWhite Flowers, Rose, Sandalwood and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer67
Fall67
Winter67
Day100
Night33
Spring70
Summer60
Fall100
Winter70
Day88
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex33
Women67
Men29
Unisex64
Women7
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,726

PerfumerPierre Flores

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,258

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMatcha IroziHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Matcha Irozi by Élixir Privé opens with a zesty splash of citron, bergamot, and warm cardamom, creating a bright citrus and spice introduction that instantly perks up the senses. As the sparkling top settles, the heart reveals an earthy matcha tea accord blended with crisp eucalyptus, soft rose, geranium, and delicate…

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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, Matcha Irozi or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Matcha Irozi takes 3 of 4 categories. Matcha Irozi is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Matcha Irozi for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime 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, Matcha Irozi or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Matcha Irozi lasts longest (Matcha Irozi 70/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Matcha Irozi or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Matcha Irozi projects furthest (Matcha Irozi 75/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Matcha Irozi and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include White Flowers, Rose, Sandalwood and Musk.

Is Matcha Irozi or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute better for summer or winter?

Matcha Irozi suits daytime wear; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Matcha Irozi and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Matcha Irozi has top notes of Cardamom, Citron and Bergamot, heart notes of Matcha Tea, Eucalyptus, White Flowers and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and White 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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