Fragrance comparison

Oxford vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 913 ratings analysed

4 wins

Oxford

Roberto Ugolini

3.74899 votes

Rank #320 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

Nabeel

3.9314 votes

Rank #51,562 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oxford takes 4 of 5 categories.

Oxford
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Oxford4/5

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute1/5

Ratings & consensus: Oxford
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Oxford
Sillage & projection: Oxford
Value for money: Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Oxford

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OxfordRoberto Ugolini

Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 899 votes

Have 27%Had 7%Want 66%

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%

Category winnerOxfordRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

19%Like

23%Ok

3%Dislike

19%Hate

31 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

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityOxford

SillageOxford

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value81

Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

rose61%

sweet100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

GrapefruitOrange

Heart

GeraniumPepperPink Pepper

Base

VetiverSandalwoodBenzoinCedarPatchouliVanilla

Top

Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose

Heart

Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope

Base

MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer36

Fall100

Winter73

Day100

Night78

Spring70

Summer60

Fall100

Winter70

Day88

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Men29

Unisex64

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#320

PerfumerChristian Carbonnel, Laura Santander

Launched—

Reviews301

Overall rank#51,562

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOxfordHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Oxford by Roberto Ugolini opens with a bright burst of grapefruit and orange before grounding itself in pepper and geranium. It evolves into a woody base of cedar and sandalwood, creating a classic, professional scent profile. This fragrance fits well for office settings or formal events during the cooler months of sp…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Oxford or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Oxford takes 4 of 5 categories. Oxford is rated 3.74/5 from 899 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Oxford for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, 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, Oxford or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Oxford lasts longest (Oxford 82/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oxford or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Oxford projects furthest (Oxford 75/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oxford and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Benzoin.

Is Oxford or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Oxford and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Oxford has top notes of Grapefruit and Orange, heart notes of Geranium, Pepper and Pink Pepper, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Benzoin and Cedar. 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.