Fragrance comparison

Patchouli Elixir vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 23 ratings analysed

4 wins

Patchouli Elixir

Deraah Private

4.339 votes

Rank #35,850 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

Nabeel

3.9314 votes

Rank #47,242 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patchouli Elixir takes 4 of 4 categories.

Patchouli Elixir
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Patchouli Elixir4/4

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Patchouli Elixir
Sillage & projection: Patchouli Elixir
Value for money: Patchouli Elixir
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Patchouli Elixir

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Patchouli ElixirDeraah Private

Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 82%Had 0%Want 18%

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

22%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

11%Hate

9 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityPatchouli Elixir

SillagePatchouli Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value81

Category winnerPatchouli ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

rose77%

patchouli69%

leather61%

sweet100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both citrus and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Violet LeavesBergamotMandarin

Heart3-4 hrs

PatchouliRoseIris

Base6-8+ hrs

BenzoinLeatherAmber

Top

Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose

Heart

Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope

Base

MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar

InformationalShared notesRose, Benzoin and Amber. Durations are only published for Patchouli Elixir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter17

Day56

Night100

Spring70

Summer60

Fall100

Winter70

Day88

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex86

Women0

Date 35%Work 27%Party 22%Casual 16%

Men29

Unisex64

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,850

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#47,242

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPatchouli ElixirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Patchouli Elixir by Deraah Private delivers a dark, refined fragrance profile built around rich woods and resin. The first spray reveals sharp bergamot and green violet leaf before settling into clean patchouli, velvety iris, and warm amber resin. It does not smell dirty or damp like vintage hippie oils. Instead, the …

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.

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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, Patchouli Elixir or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Patchouli Elixir takes 4 of 4 categories. Patchouli Elixir is rated 4.33/5 from 9 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Patchouli Elixir for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Acqua di Nabeel Absolute for a sweet and citrus character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Patchouli Elixir or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Patchouli Elixir lasts longest (Patchouli Elixir 80/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Patchouli Elixir or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Patchouli Elixir projects furthest (Patchouli Elixir 82/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Patchouli Elixir and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Benzoin and Amber.

Is Patchouli Elixir or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute better for summer or winter?

Patchouli Elixir suits evening wear; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Patchouli Elixir and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Patchouli Elixir has top notes of Violet Leaves, Bergamot and Mandarin, heart notes of Patchouli, Rose and Iris, a base of Benzoin, Leather and Amber. 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.