Fragrance comparison

Pegasus Exclusif vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 1,988 ratings analysed

4 wins

Pegasus Exclusif

Parfums de Marly

4.261,974 votes

Rank #1,292 WoodyAlmond

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

Nabeel

3.9314 votes

Rank #46,939 SweetCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pegasus Exclusif takes 4 of 5 categories.

Pegasus Exclusif
Choose it for a woody and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Pegasus Exclusif4/5

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pegasus ExclusifParfums de Marly

Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 1,974 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%

Category winnerPegasus ExclusifRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

24%Like

10%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

1,974 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

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityPegasus Exclusif

SillagePegasus Exclusif

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value81

Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

almond92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

oud61%

sweet100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CardamomHeliotropePink PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Bitter AlmondLavenderJasmineGeranium

Base8-12+ hrs

VanillaGuaiac WoodAgarwood (Oud)SandalwoodAmber

Top

Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose

Heart

Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope

Base

MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar

InformationalShared notesHeliotrope, Jasmine, Guaiac Wood and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Pegasus Exclusif, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring52

Summer15

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring70

Summer60

Fall100

Winter70

Day88

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex9

Women2

Date 39%Party 31%Work 17%Casual 14%

Men29

Unisex64

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,292

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#46,939

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPegasus ExclusifHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pegasus Exclusif by Parfums de Marly takes the sweet metallic almond of the original Pegasus and drenches it in dark smoke. The opening delivers a sharp burst of green cardamom, pink pepper, and bitter almond before settling into heavy wood. It smells dense, dark, and intensely woody. A thick base of agarwood, smoky g…

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, Pegasus Exclusif or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Pegasus Exclusif takes 4 of 5 categories. Pegasus Exclusif is rated 4.26/5 from 1,974 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Pegasus Exclusif for a woody and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening 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, Pegasus Exclusif or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Pegasus Exclusif lasts longest (Pegasus Exclusif 77/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pegasus Exclusif or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Pegasus Exclusif projects furthest (Pegasus Exclusif 65/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pegasus Exclusif and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Heliotrope, Jasmine, Guaiac Wood and Sandalwood.

Is Pegasus Exclusif or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute better for summer or winter?

Pegasus Exclusif suits evening wear; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pegasus Exclusif and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Pegasus Exclusif has top notes of Cardamom, Heliotrope, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Bitter Almond, Lavender, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Vanilla, Guaiac Wood, Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood. 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.