Fragrance comparison

My Queen vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,419 ratings analysed

4 wins

My Queen

Alexander McQueen

3.781,405 votes

Rank #4,975 PowderyViolet

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12%scent match

Clearly different

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

Nabeel

3.9314 votes

Rank #51,812 SweetCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

My Queen takes 4 of 5 categories.

My Queen
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

My Queen4/5

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

My QueenAlexander McQueen

Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 1,405 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%

Category winnerMy QueenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

48%Like

1%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

1,278 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

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityMy Queen

SillageMy Queen

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value81

Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

violet92%

almond84%

woody77%

vanilla69%

floral61%

sweet100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match12%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Parma VioletSweet Almond

Heart

HeliotropeWhite MuskWhite FlowersOrange Blossom

Base

IrisVanillaPatchouliCedarVetiver

Top

Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose

Heart

Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope

Base

MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar

InformationalShared notesHeliotrope, White Flowers, Cedar and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring70

Summer60

Fall100

Winter70

Day88

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex19

Women79

Men29

Unisex64

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,975

PerfumerAnne Flipo, Dominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews34

Overall rank#51,812

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMy QueenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

My Queen is a powdery violet and almond fragrance with a soft, cosmetic feel that turns creamier as it wears. The heart brings heliotrope and smooth musks with a gentle orange blossom glow, then settles into iris, vanilla, and dry woods with a touch of earthy patchouli. It is often loved for feeling elegant and unusua…

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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.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, My Queen or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

My Queen takes 4 of 5 categories. My Queen is rated 3.78/5 from 1,405 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose My Queen for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Acqua di Nabeel Absolute for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, My Queen or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

My Queen lasts longest (My Queen 71/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, My Queen or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Projection is very close: My Queen 62/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100 for sillage.

Do My Queen and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?

Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Heliotrope, White Flowers, Cedar and Vetiver.

Is My Queen or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute better for summer or winter?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in My Queen and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

My Queen has top notes of Parma Violet and Sweet Almond, heart notes of Heliotrope, White Musk, White Flowers and Orange Blossom, a base of Iris, Vanilla, Patchouli and Cedar. 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.