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Pride vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

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

Updated 110 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pride takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Pride

    Choose it for a amber and vanilla 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.

Pride4/5
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute1/5
Ratings & consensus
Pride
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Pride
Sillage & projection
Pride
Value for money
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Pride

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
PrideBoadicea the Victorious
Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeel
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.25/ 5 · 96 votes
Have 21%Had 18%Want 61%
3.93/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%
Category winnerPrideRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
51%Love
34%Like
3%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate

96 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
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate81
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityPride

SillagePride

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value22
¤ Price value81
Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
vanilla92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
powdery69%
iris61%
sweet100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
CardamomCorianderApplePink PepperBergamot
Heart
OrrisHeliotropeRoseJasmine
Base
Tonka BeanBenzoinAmberLeatherVanillaPatchouliMuskOakmoss
Top
Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose
Heart
Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope
Base
MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar
InformationalShared notesHeliotrope, Rose, Jasmine 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
Spring87
Summer27
Fall100
Winter73
Day100
Night82
Spring70
Summer60
Fall100
Winter70
Day88
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men12
Unisex59
Women29
Men29
Unisex64
Women7
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,603

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#51,812

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPrideHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cardamom and tart green apple cut through the top of Boadicea the Victorious Pride before dense orris and powdery heliotrope take over the center of the scent. As it settles on skin, warm amber, rich benzoin, and dry leather build a heavy oriental base anchored by patchouli and tonka bean. It fits cool autumn evenings…

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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Pride or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Pride takes 4 of 5 categories. Pride is rated 4.25/5 from 96 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Pride for a amber and vanilla 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, Pride or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

They last about the same: Pride 67/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Pride or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Pride projects furthest (Pride 67/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pride and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Heliotrope, Rose, Jasmine and Benzoin.

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

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

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

Pride has top notes of Cardamom, Coriander, Apple and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Orris, Heliotrope, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Tonka Bean, Benzoin, Amber and Leather. 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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