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Fragrance comparison

Sweet Vanilla vs Acqua di Nabeel

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

Updated 148 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Acqua di Nabeel takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Sweet Vanilla

    Choose it for a lactonic and vanilla character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Acqua di Nabeel

    Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Sweet Vanilla1/7
Acqua di Nabeel5/7
Ratings & consensus
Acqua di Nabeel
Community sentiment
Acqua di Nabeel
Longevity
Acqua di Nabeel
Sillage & projection
Acqua di Nabeel
Value for money
Tie
Versatility
Sweet Vanilla
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
Sweet VanillaDilís Parfum
Acqua di NabeelNabeel
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.45/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 46%Had 18%Want 36%
3.55/ 5 · 119 votes
Have 58%Had 7%Want 35%
Category winnerAcqua di NabeelRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
10%Love
52%Like
14%Ok
21%Dislike
3%Hate

29 votes

22%Love
41%Like
17%Ok
11%Dislike
9%Hate

119 votes

Category winnerAcqua di NabeelMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity46
〰 Sillage46
♥ Love / hate61
⏱ Longevity55
〰 Sillage48
♥ Love / hate64
Category winners

LongevityAcqua di Nabeel

SillageAcqua di Nabeel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value82
¤ Price value82
Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
lactonic100%
vanilla91%
sweet83%
coconut74%
fruity65%
tropical56%
white floral100%
citrus92%
floral84%
aromatic77%
powdery69%
fruity61%
Scent match16%Clearly different · both fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
PineappleCoconutGrapefruit
Heart30 to 60 minutes
GardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyCyclamenRose
Base1 to 2 hours
MilkVanillaSandalwoodAmberCedar
Top
Star AniseLemonPeachPineappleBlack CurrantSea NotesCinnamonBergamot
Heart
NeroliCoconutJasmineRoseLily-of-the-ValleyIrisHeliotrope
Base
MuskMossVetiverAgarwood (Oud)AmberLeatherCedarVanilla
InformationalShared notesPineapple, Coconut, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose. Durations are only published for Sweet Vanilla, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring62
Summer69
Fall100
Winter85
Day100
Night31
Spring94
Summer100
Fall39
Winter22
Day100
Night47
Category winnerSweet VanillaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men5
Unisex62
Women33
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,380

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,205

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerAcqua di NabeelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sweet Vanilla by Dilís Parfum is an Oriental Vanilla women's fragrance built around a creamy, dessert-like structure. The opening delivers a tropical splash of bright grapefruit, juicy pineapple, and soft coconut flesh. As the initial fruitiness softens, the fragrance transitions into a gentle floral bouquet featuring…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Sweet Vanilla or Acqua di Nabeel?

Acqua di Nabeel takes 5 of 7 categories. Sweet Vanilla is rated 3.45/5 from 29 votes; Acqua di Nabeel is rated 3.55/5 from 119 votes. Choose Sweet Vanilla for a lactonic and vanilla character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Acqua di Nabeel for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sweet Vanilla or Acqua di Nabeel?

Acqua di Nabeel lasts longest (Acqua di Nabeel 55/100, Sweet Vanilla 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sweet Vanilla or Acqua di Nabeel?

Projection is very close: Acqua di Nabeel 48/100, Sweet Vanilla 46/100 for sillage.

Do Sweet Vanilla and Acqua di Nabeel smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Coconut, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose.

Is Sweet Vanilla or Acqua di Nabeel better for summer or winter?

For summer, Acqua di Nabeel is the stronger pick. For winter, Sweet Vanilla is the stronger pick. Sweet Vanilla suits daytime wear; Acqua di Nabeel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sweet Vanilla and Acqua di Nabeel?

Sweet Vanilla has top notes of Pineapple, Coconut and Grapefruit, heart notes of Gardenia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Cyclamen and Rose, a base of Milk, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Amber. 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).

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