Fragrance comparison

Spicy.um vs Acqua di Nabeel

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 135 ratings analysed

3 wins

Spicy.um

Maracujá Brasil

4.2516 votes

Rank #46,594 White FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Acqua di Nabeel

Nabeel

3.55119 votes

Rank #16,160 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Spicy.um takes 3 of 5 categories.

Spicy.um
Choose it for a white floral and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Acqua di Nabeel
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Spicy.um3/5

Acqua di Nabeel1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Spicy.umMaracujá Brasil

Acqua di NabeelNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 36%Had 13%Want 51%

3.55/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 58%Had 7%Want 35%

Category winnerSpicy.umRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

63%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

22%Love

41%Like

17%Ok

11%Dislike

9%Hate

119 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevitySpicy.um

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value82

Category winnerSpicy.umBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

fruity77%

soft spicy69%

aromatic61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both white floral, fruity and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CardamomBlack CurrantGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

White LilyPepperRoseJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

Sweet NotesAmberCedarSandalwoodVanilla

Top

Star AniseLemonPeachPineappleBlack CurrantSea NotesCinnamonBergamot

Heart

NeroliCoconutJasmineRoseLily-of-the-ValleyIrisHeliotrope

Base

MuskMossVetiverAgarwood (Oud)AmberLeatherCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Rose, Jasmine and Amber. Durations are only published for Spicy.um, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night92

Spring94

Summer100

Fall39

Winter22

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men27

Unisex53

Women20

Casual 34%Work 29%Date 24%Party 12%

Men5

Unisex62

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,594

PerfumerSamuel Moraes

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,160

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerAcqua di NabeelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Spicy.um by Maracujá Brasil offers a lively blend of zesty fruit and cozy woods. The initial blast gives you tart grapefruit, spicy cardamom, and a dark splash of black currant. It starts energetic. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus edge softens, making room for white lily, crushed black pepper, and clean jasmine pet…

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Acqua di Nabeel offers a breezy coastal escape built on a surprising contrast of fresh ocean notes and dry spices. A bright burst of bergamot and pineapple meets the warmth of cinnamon and incense, settling into a soft white floral heart. It finishes on a woody base of cedar and subtle leather, perfect for casual spri…

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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, Spicy.um or Acqua di Nabeel?

Spicy.um takes 3 of 5 categories. Spicy.um is rated 4.25/5 from 16 votes; Acqua di Nabeel is rated 3.55/5 from 119 votes. Choose Spicy.um for a white floral and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Acqua di Nabeel for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Spicy.um or Acqua di Nabeel?

Spicy.um lasts longest (Spicy.um 64/100, Acqua di Nabeel 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Spicy.um or Acqua di Nabeel?

Projection is very close: Spicy.um 48/100, Acqua di Nabeel 48/100 for sillage.

Do Spicy.um and Acqua di Nabeel smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fruity and aromatic accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Rose, Jasmine and Amber.

Is Spicy.um or Acqua di Nabeel better for summer or winter?

Spicy.um suits daytime wear; Acqua di Nabeel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Spicy.um and Acqua di Nabeel?

Spicy.um has top notes of Cardamom, Black Currant and Grapefruit, heart notes of White Lily, Pepper, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Sweet Notes, Amber, Cedar and Sandalwood. Acqua di Nabeel has top notes of Star Anise, Lemon, Peach and Pineapple, heart notes of Neroli, Coconut, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk, Moss, Vetiver and Agarwood (Oud).