Tehran vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Tehran takes 3 of 4 categories.
TehranChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteChoose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Tehran3/4
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tehran
- Sillage & projection
- Tehran
- Value for money
- Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Tehran
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
TehranYANIAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.60/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%
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 hate60%Love
40%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
5 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
LongevityTehran
SillageTehran
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 bothwoody100%
citrus88%
warm spicy77%
powdery65%
fruity53%
sweet42%
sweet100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
CitronPeachSpices
Heart2-4 hrs
LabdanumFreesiaMuskLily
Base8-10+ hrs
Guaiac WoodSandalPatchouliVanilla
Top
Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose
Heart
Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope
Base
MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar
InformationalShared notesMusk and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Tehran, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day25
Night100
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#48,025
PerfumerNathalie Templer
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#51,812
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerTehranHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotTehran by YANI opens with a sharp burst of tart citron and sweet, juicy peach dusted in dry culinary spices. That initial fruity brightness quickly shifts into a darker, atmospheric heart of resinous labdanum, soft white lily, and velvety musk. As the scent settles, smoky guaiac wood and earthy patchouli take center s…
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, Tehran or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Tehran takes 3 of 4 categories. Tehran is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Tehran for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Acqua di Nabeel Absolute for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Tehran or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Tehran lasts longest (Tehran 83/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Tehran or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Tehran projects furthest (Tehran 71/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Tehran and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Musk and Guaiac Wood.
Is Tehran or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute better for summer or winter?
Tehran suits evening wear; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Tehran and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Tehran has top notes of Citron, Peach and Spices, heart notes of Labdanum, Freesia, Musk and Lily, a base of Guaiac Wood, Sandal, Patchouli and Vanilla. 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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