Obsession vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Obsession takes 4 of 5 categories.
ObsessionChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteChoose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Obsession4/5
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Obsession
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Obsession
- Sillage & projection
- Obsession
- Value for money
- Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Obsession
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ObsessionCalvin KleinAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.73/ 5 · 10,109 votes
Have 53%Had 30%Want 17%
3.93/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%
Category winnerObsessionRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate34%Love
34%Like
5%Ok
24%Dislike
3%Hate
10,109 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
Category winners
LongevityObsession
SillageObsession
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
warm spicy92%
woody84%
powdery77%
aromatic69%
musky61%
sweet100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
VanillaBasilBergamotMandarin OrangeGreen NotesPeachLemon
Heart3 to 5 hours
SpicesSandalwoodCorianderOakmossCedarOrange BlossomJasmineRose
Base6 to 10 hours
AmberIncenseCivetMuskVetiver
Top
Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose
Heart
Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope
Base
MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar
InformationalShared notesLemon, Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Cedar. Durations are only published for Obsession, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring21
Summer16
Fall94
Winter100
Day51
Night100
Spring70
Summer60
Fall100
Winter70
Day88
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#28,944
PerfumerJean Guichard
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#49,738
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerObsessionHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotObsession by Calvin Klein is an unapologetic oriental spicy fragrance built around rich amber, warm spices, and smoky resins. The scent opens with a surprising flash of green notes, bitter bergamot, and sweet peach, laced immediately with aromatic basil and smooth vanilla. As the citrus settles, a dense core of corian…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Obsession or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Obsession takes 4 of 5 categories. Obsession is rated 3.73/5 from 10,109 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Obsession for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening 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, Obsession or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Obsession lasts longest (Obsession 78/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Obsession or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Obsession projects furthest (Obsession 70/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Obsession and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Cedar.
Is Obsession or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute better for summer or winter?
Obsession suits evening wear; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Obsession and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Obsession has top notes of Vanilla, Basil, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Spices, Sandalwood, Coriander and Oakmoss, a base of Amber, Incense, Civet and Musk. 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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