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NATHAL 02/le parfum 'Island Edition' vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

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

Updated 22 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • NATHAL 02/le parfum 'Island Edition'

    Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

    Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

NATHAL 02/le parfum 'Island Edition'1/4
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute3/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
NATHAL 02/le parfum 'Island Edition'
Sillage & projection
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Value for money
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
NATHAL 02/le parfum 'Island Edition'Le Parfum de Nathalie
Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeel
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.75/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%
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
38%Love
13%Like
38%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate

8 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
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate69
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityNATHAL 02/le parfum 'Island Edition'

SillageAcqua di Nabeel Absolute

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value56
¤ Price value81
Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
citrus92%
woody84%
musky77%
warm spicy69%
powdery61%
sweet100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
Lily of the ValleyBergamotGrapefruitPink Pepper
Heart2 to 4 hours
White MuskOrange BlossomRose Water
Base5 to 8 hours
BenzoinVanillaHaitian VetiverIndonesian Patchouli LeafSpicesSandalAgarwood
Top
Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose
Heart
Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope
Base
MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar
InformationalShared notesLily of the Valley, Grapefruit, Benzoin and Haitian Vetiver. Durations are only published for NATHAL 02/le parfum 'Island Edition', so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer60
Fall100
Winter60
Day100
Night75
Spring70
Summer60
Fall100
Winter70
Day88
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men17
Unisex67
Women17
Men29
Unisex64
Women7
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,850

PerfumerLaura de Coninck

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#49,475

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

NATHAL 02/le parfum 'Island Edition' by Le Parfum de Nathalie is a woody spicy composition that defies simple tropical cliches. It opens with a crisp burst of bergamot and grapefruit, sharpened by pink pepper and the soft green tone of lily of the valley. As the bright citrus settles, the heart reveals delicate orange…

Reviews →

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, NATHAL 02/le parfum 'Island Edition' or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute takes 3 of 4 categories. NATHAL 02/le parfum 'Island Edition' is rated 3.75/5 from 8 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose NATHAL 02/le parfum 'Island Edition' for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Acqua di Nabeel Absolute for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, NATHAL 02/le parfum 'Island Edition' or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

NATHAL 02/le parfum 'Island Edition' lasts longest (NATHAL 02/le parfum 'Island Edition' 73/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, NATHAL 02/le parfum 'Island Edition' or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute projects furthest (Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100, NATHAL 02/le parfum 'Island Edition' 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do NATHAL 02/le parfum 'Island Edition' and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lily of the Valley, Grapefruit, Benzoin and Haitian Vetiver.

Is NATHAL 02/le parfum 'Island Edition' or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute better for summer or winter?

NATHAL 02/le parfum 'Island Edition' suits daytime wear; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in NATHAL 02/le parfum 'Island Edition' and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

NATHAL 02/le parfum 'Island Edition' has top notes of Lily of the Valley, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Pink Pepper, heart notes of White Musk, Orange Blossom and Rose Water, a base of Benzoin, Vanilla, Haitian Vetiver and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf. 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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