Fragrance comparison

Matthew Miller vs Acqua di Nabeel

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 137 ratings analysed

3 wins

Matthew Miller

Verduu

4.3918 votes

Rank #42,644 SmokyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

Acqua di Nabeel

Nabeel

3.55119 votes

Rank #16,082 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Matthew Miller takes 3 of 5 categories.

Matthew Miller
Choose it for a smoky and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Acqua di Nabeel
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Matthew Miller3/5

Acqua di Nabeel2/5

Ratings & consensus: Matthew Miller
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Matthew Miller
Sillage & projection: Matthew Miller
Value for money: Acqua di Nabeel
Versatility: Not scored
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

Matthew MillerVerduu

Acqua di NabeelNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.39/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 10%Had 5%Want 84%

3.55/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 58%Had 7%Want 35%

Category winnerMatthew MillerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

28%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

22%Love

41%Like

17%Ok

11%Dislike

9%Hate

119 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityMatthew Miller

SillageMatthew Miller

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value82

Category winnerAcqua di NabeelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

smoky100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

green74%

amber65%

cannabis56%

white floral100%

citrus92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BasilBlack Currant

Heart2-4 hrs

Incensecannabis

Base6-8+ hrs

SmokeVetiverLeather

Top

Star AniseLemonPeachPineappleBlack CurrantSea NotesCinnamonBergamot

Heart

NeroliCoconutJasmineRoseLily-of-the-ValleyIrisHeliotrope

Base

MuskMossVetiverAgarwood (Oud)AmberLeatherCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Vetiver and Leather. Durations are only published for Matthew Miller, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day75

Night100

Spring94

Summer100

Fall39

Winter22

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 35%Work 29%Date 25%Party 11%

Men5

Unisex62

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,644

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,082

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerAcqua di NabeelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Matthew Miller by Verduu hits the skin with a bracing splash of crushed green basil and tart black currant. It is crisp, peppery, and dark from the very first minute. Master perfumer Mark Buxton created this blend to feel like a modern, tailored leather jacket worn through a cold city drizzle. Within twenty minutes, t…

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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, Matthew Miller or Acqua di Nabeel?

Matthew Miller takes 3 of 5 categories. Matthew Miller is rated 4.39/5 from 18 votes; Acqua di Nabeel is rated 3.55/5 from 119 votes. Choose Matthew Miller for a smoky and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Acqua di Nabeel for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Matthew Miller or Acqua di Nabeel?

Matthew Miller lasts longest (Matthew Miller 60/100, Acqua di Nabeel 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Matthew Miller or Acqua di Nabeel?

Matthew Miller projects furthest (Matthew Miller 62/100, Acqua di Nabeel 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Matthew Miller and Acqua di Nabeel smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Vetiver and Leather.

Is Matthew Miller or Acqua di Nabeel better for summer or winter?

Matthew Miller suits evening wear; Acqua di Nabeel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Matthew Miller and Acqua di Nabeel?

Matthew Miller has top notes of Basil and Black Currant, heart notes of Incense and cannabis, a base of Smoke, Vetiver and Leather. 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).