Oriental Rose vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Oriental Rose takes 4 of 5 categories.
Oriental RoseChoose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteChoose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Oriental Rose4/5
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Oriental Rose
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Oriental Rose
- Sillage & projection
- Oriental Rose
- Value for money
- Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Oriental Rose
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Oriental RoseVertusAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.86/ 5 · 65 votes
Have 37%Had 12%Want 51%
3.93/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%
Category winnerOriental RoseRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate34%Love
37%Like
11%Ok
18%Dislike
0%Hate
65 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
LongevityOriental Rose
SillageOriental Rose
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 bothpowdery100%
woody92%
iris84%
warm spicy77%
musky69%
violet61%
sweet100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderSaffronCardamomOlibanumLemon
Heart
OrrisVioletRosePatchouliGuaiac WoodCloves
Base
MuskVanillaAmberSandalwoodVetiverCedar
Top
Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose
Heart
Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope
Base
MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar
InformationalShared notesLemon, Rose, Guaiac Wood and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring76
Summer52
Fall100
Winter71
Day88
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#15,430
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
Overall rank#51,812
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerOriental RoseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOriental Rose by Vertus is a dry, powdery rose fragrance backed by warm spices and a woody base. Designed for cool autumn evenings, it offers a unisex profile where lavender and saffron give way to a heavy, clean iris texture. It is a long-lasting option for those who want an alternative to traditional, sweet floral s…
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, Oriental Rose or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Oriental Rose takes 4 of 5 categories. Oriental Rose is rated 3.86/5 from 65 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Oriental Rose for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, 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, Oriental Rose or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Oriental Rose lasts longest (Oriental Rose 74/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Oriental Rose or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Oriental Rose projects furthest (Oriental Rose 68/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Oriental Rose and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Rose, Guaiac Wood and Musk.
Is Oriental Rose or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute better for summer or winter?
Oriental Rose suits evening wear; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Oriental Rose and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Oriental Rose has top notes of Lavender, Saffron, Cardamom and Olibanum, heart notes of Orris, Violet, Rose and Patchouli, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Amber 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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