Patchouli of Marseille vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
28%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute takes 2 of 4 categories.
Patchouli of MarseilleChoose it for a warm spicy and tobacco character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteChoose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Patchouli of Marseille1/4
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Patchouli of Marseille
- Sillage & projection
- Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Patchouli of MarseillePrince WarAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.40/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%
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 hate60%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
40%Hate
5 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
Category winners
LongevityPatchouli of Marseille
SillageAcqua di Nabeel Absolute
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
tobacco92%
patchouli84%
iris77%
citrus69%
woody61%
sweet100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both warm spicy, citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
BergamotCinnamon
Heart3 to 4 hours
IrisClovesRose
Base8 to 12 hours
PatchouliTobacco
Top
Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose
Heart
Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope
Base
MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar
InformationalShared notesRose. Durations are only published for Patchouli of Marseille, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer67
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
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#60,965
PerfumerAmir Harb
Launched—
Reviews2
Overall rank#49,599
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPatchouli of Marseille by Prince War is a woody spicy fragrance built on a dense foundation of earthy patchouli and rich tobacco. It opens with sharp bergamot citrus dusted with warm cinnamon spice. As the initial sharpness settles, a heart of powdery iris, pungent cloves, and velvety rose emerges to give the composit…
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, Patchouli of Marseille or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute takes 2 of 4 categories. Patchouli of Marseille is rated 3.40/5 from 5 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Patchouli of Marseille for a warm spicy and tobacco character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Acqua di Nabeel Absolute for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Patchouli of Marseille or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Patchouli of Marseille lasts longest (Patchouli of Marseille 88/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Patchouli of Marseille or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute projects furthest (Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100, Patchouli of Marseille 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Patchouli of Marseille and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?
Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Rose.
Is Patchouli of Marseille or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute better for summer or winter?
Patchouli of Marseille suits day or night wear; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Patchouli of Marseille and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Patchouli of Marseille has top notes of Bergamot and Cinnamon, heart notes of Iris, Cloves and Rose, a base of Patchouli and Tobacco. 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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