Fragrance comparison

Naeem vs Gelsomino Assoluto

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 120 ratings analysed

3 wins

Naeem

Al Haramain Perfumes

3.41111 votes

Rank #8,907 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Gelsomino Assoluto

Acqua del Garda

3.839 votes

Rank #21,771 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Naeem takes 3 of 3 categories.

Naeem
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gelsomino Assoluto
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Naeem3/3

Gelsomino Assoluto0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Naeem
Sillage & projection: Naeem
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Naeem

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NaeemAl Haramain Perfumes

Gelsomino AssolutoAcqua del Garda

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.41/ 5 · 111 votes

Have 43%Had 14%Want 43%

3.83/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 24%Had 12%Want 65%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

33%Like

2%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

86 votes

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNaeem

SillageNaeem

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

patchouli88%

musky77%

warm spicy65%

powdery53%

balsamic42%

citrus100%

woody92%

white floral84%

patchouli77%

aromatic69%

green61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PatchouliMuskSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Top

OrangeMandarin OrangeMintGrapefruit

Heart

JasmineCedarNeroliSandalwoodVanilla

Base

PatchouliVetiverCashmeranAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Musk and Sandalwood. 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

Summer100

Fall73

Winter54

Day100

Night42

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men39

Unisex61

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,907

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews34

Overall rank#21,771

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerNaeemHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Naeem is a green, musky, woody scent that many people experience as very soapy at first, think mossy, pine-leaning, old-school cleanliness. Give it time and warmth on skin, because the opening can read like strong hand soap or even toilet-cleaner pine to some, then it often settles into a richer green chypre or fouger…

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Gelsomino Assoluto by Acqua del Garda is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women. Gelsomino Assoluto was launched in 2017. Top notes are Orange, Mandarin Orange, Mint and Grapefruit; middle notes are Jasmine, Cedar, Neroli, Sandalwood and Vanilla; base notes are Patchouli, Vetiver, Cashmeran, Amber and Musk.

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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, Naeem or Gelsomino Assoluto?

Naeem takes 3 of 3 categories. Naeem is rated 3.41/5 from 111 votes; Gelsomino Assoluto is rated 3.83/5 from 9 votes. Choose Naeem for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gelsomino Assoluto for a citrus and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Naeem or Gelsomino Assoluto?

Naeem lasts longest (Naeem 80/100, Gelsomino Assoluto 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Naeem or Gelsomino Assoluto?

Naeem projects furthest (Naeem 71/100, Gelsomino Assoluto 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Naeem and Gelsomino Assoluto smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and patchouli accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Musk and Sandalwood.

Is Naeem or Gelsomino Assoluto better for summer or winter?

Naeem suits daytime wear; Gelsomino Assoluto suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Naeem and Gelsomino Assoluto?

Naeem features Patchouli, Musk and Sandalwood. Gelsomino Assoluto has top notes of Orange, Mandarin Orange, Mint and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Cedar, Neroli and Sandalwood, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Cashmeran and Amber.