Fragrance comparison

Strike vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 15 ratings analysed

Strike

Rasasi

5.001 votes

Rank #55,170 SweetAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

1 wins

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

Nabeel

3.9314 votes

Rank #51,812 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute takes 1 of 1 categories.

Strike
Choose it for a sweet and amber character.
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Strike0/1

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute1/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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

StrikeRasasi

Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 5%Want 95%

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 hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value81

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

amber92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

white floral61%

sweet100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both sweet, citrus and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sweet NotesSaffronOrange

Heart

AmberWhite FlowersFir Resin

Base

OakmossPraline

Top

Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose

Heart

Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope

Base

MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar

InformationalShared notesSweet Notes, Amber, 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

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day–

Night100

Spring70

Summer60

Fall100

Winter70

Day88

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men29

Unisex64

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,170

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,812

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Strike by Rasasi is a warm, woody fragrance for men launched in 2023. It centers on an amber and praline accord, bolstered by saffron and fir resin. This scent profile offers a sweet and slightly spicy presence that transitions well from daytime wear into evening occasions. It works best in moderate temperatures where…

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, Strike or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute takes 1 of 1 categories. Strike is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Strike for a sweet and amber character. Choose Acqua di Nabeel Absolute for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Do Strike and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Sweet Notes, Amber, White Flowers and Oakmoss.

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

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

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

Strike has top notes of Sweet Notes, Saffron and Orange, heart notes of Amber, White Flowers and Fir Resin, a base of Oakmoss and Praline. 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.