Fragrance comparison

Shaded vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 42 ratings analysed

3 wins

Shaded

Diane Pernet

4.2128 votes

Rank #53,191 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

Nabeel

3.9314 votes

Rank #49,738 SweetCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shaded takes 3 of 5 categories.

Shaded
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Shaded3/5

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ShadedDiane Pernet

Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 47%Had 7%Want 46%

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%

Category winnerShadedRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

29%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

28 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

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityShaded

SillageShaded

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value81

Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

marine72%

earthy58%

salty44%

aquatic30%

sweet100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Sea NotesVetiverGuaiac WoodMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose

Heart

Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope

Base

MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar

InformationalShared notesSea Notes, Vetiver, Guaiac Wood and Musk. Durations are only published for Shaded, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer71

Fall100

Winter43

Day75

Night100

Spring70

Summer60

Fall100

Winter70

Day88

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men29

Unisex64

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,191

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,738

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Shaded by Diane Pernet delivers a brisk, shadowy approach to the traditional aquatic genre. Released as a unisex woody aromatic blend, it avoids sugary sweetness in favour of stark sea notes, earthy vetiver, and smoky guaiac wood. The initial spray feels like cold ocean spray crashing over sun-bleached coastal timber.…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Shaded or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Shaded takes 3 of 5 categories. Shaded is rated 4.21/5 from 28 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Shaded for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Acqua di Nabeel Absolute for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Shaded or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Shaded lasts longest (Shaded 84/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Shaded or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

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

Do Shaded and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Sea Notes, Vetiver, Guaiac Wood and Musk.

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

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

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

Shaded features Sea Notes, Vetiver, Guaiac Wood and Musk. 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.