Fragrance comparison

#S vs Acqua di Nabeel

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 339 ratings analysed

6 wins

Nasengold

3.97220 votes

Rank #6,540 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Acqua di Nabeel

Nabeel

3.55119 votes

Rank #17,771 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

#S takes 6 of 7 categories.

#S
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Acqua di Nabeel
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

#S6/7

Acqua di Nabeel1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

#SNasengold

Acqua di NabeelNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 220 votes

Have 24%Had 10%Want 66%

3.55/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 58%Had 7%Want 35%

Category winner#SRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

57%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

54 votes

22%Love

41%Like

17%Ok

11%Dislike

9%Hate

119 votes

Category winner#SMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

Longevity#S

Sillage#S

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value82

Category winnerAcqua di NabeelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

musky92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

wine61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitronRed WineGrapefruitGingerBergamotPink PepperCardamomArtemisia

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyRoseMaltTuberose

Base

Iso E SuperMuskVetiverLeatherIncenseOakmoss

Top

Star AniseLemonPeachPineappleBlack CurrantSea NotesCinnamonBergamot

Heart

NeroliCoconutJasmineRoseLily-of-the-ValleyIrisHeliotrope

Base

MuskMossVetiverAgarwood (Oud)AmberLeatherCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall59

Winter29

Day100

Night17

Spring94

Summer100

Fall39

Winter22

Day100

Night47

Category winner#SMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex60

Women30

Men5

Unisex62

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,540

PerfumerChristian Plesch

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#17,771

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winner#SHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

#S opens bright and brisk, with citron, grapefruit, bergamot and ginger pushing the citrus side first. Very quickly, the unusual red wine and malt notes start to show, giving it a tart, slightly boozy twist over musk, woods and soft leather. It reads firmly unisex and a little unconventional. If you like fresh fragran…

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Acqua di Nabeel offers a breezy coastal escape built on a surprising contrast of fresh ocean notes and dry spices. A bright burst of bergamot and pineapple meets the warmth of cinnamon and incense, settling into a soft white floral heart. It finishes on a woody base of cedar and subtle leather, perfect for casual spri…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, #S or Acqua di Nabeel?

#S takes 6 of 7 categories. #S is rated 3.97/5 from 220 votes; Acqua di Nabeel is rated 3.55/5 from 119 votes. Choose #S for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Acqua di Nabeel for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, #S or Acqua di Nabeel?

#S lasts longest (#S 71/100, Acqua di Nabeel 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, #S or Acqua di Nabeel?

#S projects furthest (#S 59/100, Acqua di Nabeel 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do #S and Acqua di Nabeel smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Musk.

Is #S or Acqua di Nabeel better for summer or winter?

For summer, Acqua di Nabeel is the stronger pick. For winter, #S is the stronger pick. #S suits daytime wear; Acqua di Nabeel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in #S and Acqua di Nabeel?

#S has top notes of Citron, Red Wine, Grapefruit and Ginger, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose, Malt and Tuberose, a base of Iso E Super, Musk, Vetiver and Leather. Acqua di Nabeel has top notes of Star Anise, Lemon, Peach and Pineapple, heart notes of Neroli, Coconut, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk, Moss, Vetiver and Agarwood (Oud).