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New Eden vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

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

Updated 28 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

New Eden takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • New Eden

    Choose it for a ozonic and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

    Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

New Eden4/5
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute1/5
Ratings & consensus
New Eden
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
New Eden
Sillage & projection
New Eden
Value for money
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
New Eden

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
New EdenHouse of Cosmo
Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeel
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.71/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 31%Had 1%Want 68%
3.93/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%
Category winnerNew EdenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
79%Love
14%Like
7%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

14 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
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate93
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityNew Eden

SillageNew Eden

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value64
¤ Price value81
Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
ozonic100%
fresh92%
white floral84%
fruity77%
amber69%
musky61%
sweet100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
Scent match17%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top20-30 mins
Ozonic notesNectarineGrapefruitBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
Lily of the ValleyCassisIso E Super
Base6-8+ hrs
AmbroxanVanillaMuskSandalwoodOakmoss
Top
Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose
Heart
Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope
Base
MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lily of the Valley, Musk and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for New Eden, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer100
Fall33
Winter22
Day100
Night53
Spring70
Summer60
Fall100
Winter70
Day88
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men9
Unisex91
Women0
Casual 36%Work 32%Date 18%Party 14%
Men29
Unisex64
Women7
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,436

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,971

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNew EdenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

House of Cosmo New Eden delivers an electric, high-altitude freshness right from the initial spray. You get a surge of airy ozonic notes tangled with tart bergamot and lush, dripping nectarine. It feels completely weightless. As the initial citrus vapor clears, soft lily of the valley and tangy cassis introduce a dewy…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, New Eden or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

New Eden takes 4 of 5 categories. New Eden is rated 4.71/5 from 14 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose New Eden for a ozonic and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Acqua di Nabeel Absolute for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, New Eden or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

New Eden lasts longest (New Eden 76/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, New Eden or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

New Eden projects furthest (New Eden 70/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do New Eden and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lily of the Valley, Musk and Sandalwood.

Is New Eden or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute better for summer or winter?

New Eden suits daytime wear; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in New Eden and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

New Eden has top notes of Ozonic notes, Nectarine, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Cassis and Iso E Super, a base of Ambroxan, Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood. 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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