Sokolniki (Сокольники) vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
20%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Sokolniki (Сокольники)Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime 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.
Sokolniki (Сокольники)2/4
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Sokolniki (Сокольники)
- Sillage & projection
- Sokolniki (Сокольники)
- 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
Sokolniki (Сокольники)Alexandra GluckAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 42%Had 0%Want 58%
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 hate0%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
33%Dislike
0%Hate
3 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
LongevitySokolniki (Сокольники)
SillageSokolniki (Сокольники)
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 bothmusky100%
powdery90%
amber80%
woody70%
sweet60%
vanilla50%
sweet100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
Scent match20%Clearly different · both sweet and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
RhubarbBergamotCyclamen
Heart
PeonyPlumRosePeachHeliotropeGeranium
Base
Tonka BeanCashmeranWhite MuskPink PepperSandalwoodPeru Balsam
Top
Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose
Heart
Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope
Base
MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar
InformationalShared notesRose, Heliotrope 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
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night–
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#70,646
PerfumerAlexandra Gluck
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#51,812
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSokolniki is a musky, powdery fruity floral that opens with tart rhubarb and bright bergamot, then settles into a soft bouquet of peony and rose with plum and peach-like juiciness. As it dries down, cashmeran, tonka and sandalwood add a smooth, cosy warmth, with a light peppery sparkle. It suits someone who likes clea…
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, Sokolniki (Сокольники) or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Sokolniki (Сокольники) is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Sokolniki (Сокольники) for a musky and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime 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, Sokolniki (Сокольники) or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Sokolniki (Сокольники) lasts longest (Sokolniki (Сокольники) 70/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Sokolniki (Сокольники) or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Projection is very close: Sokolniki (Сокольники) 63/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100 for sillage.
Do Sokolniki (Сокольники) and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?
Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Heliotrope and Sandalwood.
Is Sokolniki (Сокольники) or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute better for summer or winter?
Sokolniki (Сокольники) suits daytime wear; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Sokolniki (Сокольники) and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Sokolniki (Сокольники) has top notes of Rhubarb, Bergamot and Cyclamen, heart notes of Peony, Plum, Rose and Peach, a base of Tonka Bean, Cashmeran, White Musk and Pink Pepper. 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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