Patchouli Oud vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
15%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Patchouli Oud takes 4 of 5 categories.
Patchouli OudChoose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteChoose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Patchouli Oud4/5
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Patchouli Oud
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Patchouli Oud
- Sillage & projection
- Patchouli Oud
- Value for money
- Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Patchouli Oud
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Patchouli OudAffinessenceAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.70/ 5 · 270 votes
Have 36%Had 11%Want 53%
3.93/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%
Category winnerPatchouli OudRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
34%Like
14%Ok
15%Dislike
2%Hate
211 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
LongevityPatchouli Oud
SillagePatchouli Oud
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 bothwoody100%
patchouli91%
earthy83%
amber74%
balsamic65%
oud56%
sweet100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
Scent match15%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
PatchouliLaotian OudVetiverelemiIncenseLabdanumGuaiac WoodOakmoss
No top / heart / base split published
Top
Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose
Heart
Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope
Base
MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar
InformationalShared notesVetiver, Incense, Guaiac Wood and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring46
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
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#6,626
PerfumerNicolas Bonneville
Launched—
Reviews48
Overall rank#51,562
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerPatchouli OudHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPatchouli Oud opens dark and resinous, with earthy patchouli, medicinal oud and incense pushing forward early. As it settles, vetiver, moss and woods give it a drier, greener shape, while the patchouli can read slightly chocolatey. It suits wearers who enjoy smoky, bitter, textured woods more than plush sweetness. Sam…
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 Oud or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Patchouli Oud takes 4 of 5 categories. Patchouli Oud is rated 3.70/5 from 270 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Patchouli Oud for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Acqua di Nabeel Absolute for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Patchouli Oud or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Patchouli Oud lasts longest (Patchouli Oud 75/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Patchouli Oud or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Projection is very close: Patchouli Oud 62/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100 for sillage.
Do Patchouli Oud and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?
Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Incense, Guaiac Wood and Oakmoss.
Is Patchouli Oud or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute better for summer or winter?
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Patchouli Oud and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Patchouli Oud features Patchouli, Laotian Oud, Vetiver, elemi and Incense. 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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