Scarlet Jas vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Scarlet Jas takes 4 of 5 categories.
Scarlet JasChoose it for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteChoose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Scarlet Jas4/5
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Scarlet Jas
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Scarlet Jas
- Sillage & projection
- Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
- Value for money
- Scarlet Jas
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Scarlet Jas
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Scarlet JasJust JackAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.18/ 5 · 44 votes
Have 59%Had 7%Want 35%
3.93/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%
Category winnerScarlet JasRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate45%Love
36%Like
11%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate
44 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
LongevityScarlet Jas
SillageAcqua di Nabeel Absolute
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerScarlet JasBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
yellow floral92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
sweet69%
citrus61%
sweet100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both white floral, sweet and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
White PepperBlack PepperBergamotCinnamonGingerSicilian MandarinCardamom
Heart
Jasmine SambacYlang-YlangClary SageNeroli
Base
AmberWoody NotesLabdanumLeather
Top
Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose
Heart
Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope
Base
MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar
InformationalShared notesNeroli and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall53
Winter41
Day75
Night100
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#12,647
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Overall rank#51,812
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerScarlet JasHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotScarlet Jas by Just Jack captures the intense aroma of blooming white florals warmed by spices. Ginger, cardamom, and cinnamon greet the nose before yielding to a rich heart of jasmine sambac. Designed for women who enjoy bold floral compositions, it settles into a dry base of amber and leather that suits chilly sprin…
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, Scarlet Jas or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Scarlet Jas takes 4 of 5 categories. Scarlet Jas is rated 4.18/5 from 44 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Scarlet Jas for a white floral and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Acqua di Nabeel Absolute for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Scarlet Jas or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
They last about the same: Scarlet Jas 67/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Scarlet Jas or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Projection is very close: Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100, Scarlet Jas 60/100 for sillage.
Do Scarlet Jas and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include Neroli and Amber.
Is Scarlet Jas or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute better for summer or winter?
Scarlet Jas suits evening wear; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Scarlet Jas and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Scarlet Jas has top notes of White Pepper, Black Pepper, Bergamot and Cinnamon, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Ylang-Ylang, Clary Sage and Neroli, a base of Amber, Woody Notes, Labdanum 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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