Fragrance comparison

Sin & Pleasure vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 313 ratings analysed

4 wins

Sin & Pleasure

BORNTOSTANDOUT®

3.75299 votes

Rank #10,384 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

Nabeel

3.9314 votes

Rank #46,684 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sin & Pleasure takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

Sin & Pleasure4/5

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sin & PleasureBORNTOSTANDOUT®

Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 299 votes

Have 21%Had 5%Want 74%

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%

Category winnerSin & PleasureRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

35%Like

17%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

243 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

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevitySin & Pleasure

SillageSin & Pleasure

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value81

Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

patchouli77%

almond69%

warm spicy61%

sweet100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both sweet, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VanillaPatchouliRumAlmondCaramelOudSandalwoodLeatherYlang YlangWhite FlowersOakmoss

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose

Heart

Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope

Base

MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar

InformationalShared notesOud, Sandalwood, White Flowers and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring41

Summer20

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring70

Summer60

Fall100

Winter70

Day88

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex60

Women23

Men29

Unisex64

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,384

PerfumerAmelie Bourgeois

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#46,684

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSin & PleasureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sin & Pleasure leans into a dark, plush idea of gourmand, opening with sweet almond, caramel and rum before settling into patchouli, woods, leather and a musky vanilla base. It reads rich, textured and slightly decadent rather than airy. On skin, it usually suits cool weather best. The sweetness and woody depth can fe…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Sin & Pleasure or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Sin & Pleasure takes 4 of 5 categories. Sin & Pleasure is rated 3.75/5 from 299 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Sin & Pleasure for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Acqua di Nabeel Absolute for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Sin & Pleasure or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Sin & Pleasure lasts longest (Sin & Pleasure 77/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sin & Pleasure or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Sin & Pleasure projects furthest (Sin & Pleasure 64/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sin & Pleasure and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Oud, Sandalwood, White Flowers and Oakmoss.

Is Sin & Pleasure or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Sin & Pleasure and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Sin & Pleasure features Vanilla, Patchouli, Rum, Almond and Caramel. 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.