Silent Opus vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
22%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Silent OpusChoose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteChoose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Silent Opus2/4
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Silent Opus
- Sillage & projection
- Silent Opus
- 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
Silent OpusLydeenAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.00/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 27%Had 20%Want 53%
3.93/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate13%Love
25%Like
38%Ok
0%Dislike
25%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
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
LongevitySilent Opus
SillageSilent Opus
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy65%
vanilla48%
warm spicy30%
sweet100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
Scent match22%Clearly different · both aromatic and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CorianderBay LeafAmbretteYlang YlangCardamom
Heart
OreganoSmokeEgyptian JasmineMoroccan RoseGeranium
Base
BenzoinAmberVanillaLabdanumSandalwoodPatchouliMuskCedar
Top
Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose
Heart
Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope
Base
MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar
InformationalShared notesEgyptian Jasmine, Benzoin, Amber and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
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#71,230
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#51,562
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSilent Opus is an ambitious Oriental Woody fragrance that centers on a dry, resinous profile. With a complex opening of cardamom and bay leaf, it moves into a smoldering heart of oregano and smoke. Designed for those who appreciate woody, herbal textures, it performs best in cooler autumn weather when you want a groun…
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, Silent Opus or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Silent Opus is rated 3.00/5 from 8 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Silent Opus for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, 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, Silent Opus or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Silent Opus lasts longest (Silent Opus 73/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Silent Opus or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Silent Opus projects furthest (Silent Opus 67/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Silent Opus and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?
Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Egyptian Jasmine, Benzoin, Amber and Sandalwood.
Is Silent Opus or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute better for summer or winter?
Silent Opus suits evening wear; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Silent Opus and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Silent Opus has top notes of Coriander, Bay Leaf, Ambrette and Ylang Ylang, heart notes of Oregano, Smoke, Egyptian Jasmine and Moroccan Rose, a base of Benzoin, Amber, Vanilla and Labdanum. 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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