Nabeel by Nabeel vs Upstream
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Nabeel by Nabeel takes 1 of 1 categories.
Nabeel by NabeelChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
UpstreamChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character.
Nabeel by Nabeel1/1
Upstream0/1
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
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- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
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- Fragranxe ranking
- Nabeel by Nabeel
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Nabeel by NabeelNabeelUpstreamKilesaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.78/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 53%Had 9%Want 39%
—/ 5 · 0 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate31%Love
44%Like
3%Ok
16%Dislike
6%Hate
32 votes
Not enough votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
white floral84%
animalic77%
aromatic69%
leather61%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
earthy77%
musky69%
herbal61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
RoseBergamotSaffronMarigoldJasmineOriental notesWhite FlowersLemon
Heart
HoneyYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyCardamonSageCedarCashmere Wood
Base
LeatherPatchouliAmberOakmossAnimal notesWhite MuskGurjan balsamVetiver
Top
GrapefruitBergamotLemonLime
Heart
Ylang-YlangTarragonJasmineRoseSageOzonic notes
Base
OakmossVetiverAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesRose, Bergamot, Jasmine and Lemon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring71
Summer29
Fall100
Winter93
Day100
Night46
No season votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#20,387
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#77,544
PerfumerMatsuno Hidenori
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerNabeel by NabeelHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNabeel by Nabeel delivers a dry, resinous burst of rose and marigold that anchors a traditional Arabic woody profile. This unisex spray feels heavy and soapy, making it ideal for crisp autumn evenings when you want a rich bubble of saffron and cedar wood to wrap around a warm wool coat.
Reviews →Upstream by Kilesa is a bright citrus aromatic fragrance with a green, mossy backbone. Grapefruit, bergamot, lemon and lime give it a brisk opening, then tarragon, sage, ozone and soft florals add a clean herbal lift. The dry-down moves into vetiver, oakmoss, musk and amber, so it should suit wearers who want freshnes…
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.
Do Nabeel by Nabeel and Upstream smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Rose, Bergamot, Jasmine and Lemon.
Is Nabeel by Nabeel or Upstream better for summer or winter?
Nabeel by Nabeel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Nabeel by Nabeel and Upstream?
Nabeel by Nabeel has top notes of Rose, Bergamot, Saffron and Marigold, heart notes of Honey, Ylang-Ylang, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cardamon, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Amber and Oakmoss. Upstream has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lemon and Lime, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Tarragon, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Amber and Musk.
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