Sun Cities vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
26%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute takes 4 of 5 categories.
Sun CitiesChoose it for a leather and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteChoose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sun Cities1/5
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
- Sillage & projection
- Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
- Value for money
- Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Sun Cities
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Sun CitiesVilhelm ParfumerieAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.40/ 5 · 156 votes
Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%
3.93/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%
Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate19%Love
38%Like
19%Ok
15%Dislike
10%Hate
156 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
Category winners
LongevityAcqua di Nabeel Absolute
SillageAcqua di Nabeel Absolute
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 bothleather100%
sweet92%
fruity84%
warm spicy77%
animalic69%
tropical61%
sweet100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both sweet and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PineappleItalian MandarinCardamom
Heart
LeatherSaffronVioletChinese OsmanthusOakmossImmortelle
Base
PatchouliAmberSugarMusk
Top
Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose
Heart
Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope
Base
MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar
InformationalShared notesOakmoss, Amber and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer93
Fall96
Winter78
Day–
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#19,640
PerfumerJérôme Epinette
Launched—
Reviews14
Overall rank#51,812
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSun CitiesHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSun Cities by Vilhelm Parfumerie presents a striking contrast between tropical brightness and raw leather. This fragrance sets a juicy slice of pineapple against a dark base of saffron and leather. Designed for those who appreciate modern, mineral structures, it serves as a bold choice for warm evening gatherings or c…
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, Sun Cities or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute takes 4 of 5 categories. Sun Cities is rated 3.40/5 from 156 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Sun Cities for a leather and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Acqua di Nabeel Absolute for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Sun Cities or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
They last about the same: Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100, Sun Cities 64/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Sun Cities or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute projects furthest (Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100, Sun Cities 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Sun Cities and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?
Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Oakmoss, Amber and Musk.
Is Sun Cities 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 Sun Cities and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Sun Cities has top notes of Pineapple, Italian Mandarin and Cardamom, heart notes of Leather, Saffron, Violet and Chinese Osmanthus, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Sugar and Musk. 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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