Oud Karkade vs Acqua di Nabeel
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Oud Karkade takes 3 of 5 categories.
Oud KarkadeChoose it for a leather and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Acqua di NabeelChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Oud Karkade3/5
Acqua di Nabeel2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Oud Karkade
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Oud Karkade
- Sillage & projection
- Oud Karkade
- Value for money
- Acqua di Nabeel
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Acqua di Nabeel
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Oud KarkadeJupilòAcqua di NabeelNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.21/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 30%Had 5%Want 65%
3.55/ 5 · 119 votes
Have 58%Had 7%Want 35%
Category winnerOud KarkadeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate58%Love
21%Like
8%Ok
8%Dislike
4%Hate
24 votes · too few to score
22%Love
41%Like
17%Ok
11%Dislike
9%Hate
119 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOud Karkade
SillageOud Karkade
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAcqua di NabeelBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothleather100%
powdery92%
fruity84%
iris77%
vanilla69%
sweet61%
white floral100%
citrus92%
floral84%
aromatic77%
powdery69%
fruity61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both powdery and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Black CurrantCinnamonPeachAppleStar AnisePlumBlood OrangeGreen Tea
Heart
IrisLily of the ValleyJasmine SambacMagnolia
Base
LeatherVanillaSugarOudSandalwoodAmbergrisMusk
Top
Star AniseLemonPeachPineappleBlack CurrantSea NotesCinnamonBergamot
Heart
NeroliCoconutJasmineRoseLily-of-the-ValleyIrisHeliotrope
Base
MuskMossVetiverAgarwood (Oud)AmberLeatherCedarVanilla
InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Cinnamon, Peach and Star Anise. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring69
Summer38
Fall92
Winter100
Day42
Night100
Spring94
Summer100
Fall39
Winter22
Day100
Night47
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#47,886
PerfumerArturetto Landi
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#17,721
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
Category winnerAcqua di NabeelHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOud Karkade opens with a sharp burst of black currant and warm cinnamon, immediately establishing a spiced fruit profile. The scent quickly develops a dominant leather and powdery iris core, drying down into a warm base of sandalwood and light oud. It is a bold option suited for crisp autumn evenings and formal winter…
Reviews →Acqua di Nabeel offers a breezy coastal escape built on a surprising contrast of fresh ocean notes and dry spices. A bright burst of bergamot and pineapple meets the warmth of cinnamon and incense, settling into a soft white floral heart. It finishes on a woody base of cedar and subtle leather, perfect for casual spri…
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, Oud Karkade or Acqua di Nabeel?
Oud Karkade takes 3 of 5 categories. Oud Karkade is rated 4.21/5 from 24 votes; Acqua di Nabeel is rated 3.55/5 from 119 votes. Choose Oud Karkade for a leather and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Acqua di Nabeel for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Oud Karkade or Acqua di Nabeel?
Oud Karkade lasts longest (Oud Karkade 94/100, Acqua di Nabeel 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Oud Karkade or Acqua di Nabeel?
Oud Karkade projects furthest (Oud Karkade 88/100, Acqua di Nabeel 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Oud Karkade and Acqua di Nabeel smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and fruity accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Cinnamon, Peach and Star Anise.
Is Oud Karkade or Acqua di Nabeel better for summer or winter?
Oud Karkade suits evening wear; Acqua di Nabeel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Oud Karkade and Acqua di Nabeel?
Oud Karkade has top notes of Black Currant, Cinnamon, Peach and Apple, heart notes of Iris, Lily of the Valley, Jasmine Sambac and Magnolia, a base of Leather, Vanilla, Sugar and Oud. Acqua di Nabeel has top notes of Star Anise, Lemon, Peach and Pineapple, heart notes of Neroli, Coconut, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk, Moss, Vetiver and Agarwood (Oud).
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