Surf vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute takes 4 of 5 categories.
SurfChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteChoose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Surf1/5
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
- Surf
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
SurfArmafAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.45/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 48%Had 10%Want 42%
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 hate20%Love
40%Like
15%Ok
15%Dislike
10%Hate
20 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
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 bothcitrus100%
aromatic90%
fresh spicy80%
aquatic70%
lavender60%
fresh50%
sweet100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonBergamotGrapefruit
Heart
Watery NotesLavenderSageGreen Notes
Base
OakmossGuaiac WoodMuskPatchouli
Top
Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose
Heart
Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope
Base
MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar
InformationalShared notesLemon, Grapefruit, Oakmoss and Guaiac Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring82
Summer100
Fall9
Winter18
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#34,616
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#51,258
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSurfHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotArmaf Surf kicks off with a sharp splash of fresh grapefruit and bitter bergamot, bringing an instant, breezy energy. Rather than fading into thin air, this bright opening settles into a clean, herbal heart of sage and green notes. It mimics the salty, damp air of a morning coast line. As it warms on the skin, the fra…
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, Surf or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute takes 4 of 5 categories. Surf is rated 3.45/5 from 20 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Surf for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. 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, Surf or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute lasts longest (Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100, Surf 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Surf or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute projects furthest (Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100, Surf 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Surf and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Grapefruit, Oakmoss and Guaiac Wood.
Is Surf or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute better for summer or winter?
Surf suits daytime wear; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Surf and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Surf has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Watery Notes, Lavender, Sage and Green Notes, a base of Oakmoss, Guaiac Wood, Musk and Patchouli. 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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