Fragrance comparison

Queen of Hearts vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 809 ratings analysed

Queen of Hearts

Queen Latifah

4.00795 votes

Rank #1,283 AmberWarm Spicy

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26%scent match

Clearly different

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

Nabeel

3.9314 votes

Rank #46,175 SweetCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Queen of Hearts
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Queen of Hearts2/5

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Queen of HeartsQueen Latifah

Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 795 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%

Category winnerQueen of HeartsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

51%Like

3%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

795 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

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityAcqua di Nabeel Absolute

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value81

Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

white floral77%

cinnamon69%

balsamic61%

sweet100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both warm spicy and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CinnamonPlumBergamotCitrusesGreen Notes

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineWhite FlowersRed Berries

Base6-8+ hrs

IncenseAmberPatchouliOlibanumVanilleMusk

Top

Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose

Heart

Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope

Base

MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar

InformationalShared notesJasmine, White Flowers, Incense and Amber. Durations are only published for Queen of Hearts, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring41

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring70

Summer60

Fall100

Winter70

Day88

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex19

Women79

Date 37%Casual 29%Party 19%Work 14%

Men29

Unisex64

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,283

PerfumerSteve DeMercado

Launched—

Reviews176

Overall rank#46,175

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerQueen of HeartsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Queen of Hearts by Queen Latifah is a warm oriental floral centered on spiced dark fruit and smoky resins. Do not overspray this. The opening unleashes a sharp alcohol lift that clears within minutes, revealing tart bergamot and rich purple plum dusted with dry cinnamon. Egyptian jasmine and red berries soften the spi…

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, Queen of Hearts or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Queen of Hearts is rated 4.00/5 from 795 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Queen of Hearts for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Acqua di Nabeel Absolute for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Queen of Hearts or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute lasts longest (Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100, Queen of Hearts 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Queen of Hearts or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Projection is very close: Queen of Hearts 61/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100 for sillage.

Do Queen of Hearts and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and white floral accords. Common notes include Jasmine, White Flowers, Incense and Amber.

Is Queen of Hearts or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute better for summer or winter?

Queen of Hearts suits evening wear; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Queen of Hearts and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Queen of Hearts has top notes of Cinnamon, Plum, Bergamot and Citruses, heart notes of Jasmine, White Flowers and Red Berries, a base of Incense, Amber, Patchouli and Olibanum. 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.