Terra vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
29%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Terra takes 4 of 5 categories.
TerraChoose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. 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.
Terra4/5
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Terra
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Terra
- Sillage & projection
- Terra
- Value for money
- Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Terra
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
TerraJijideAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.14/ 5 · 49 votes
Have 36%Had 9%Want 55%
3.93/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%
Category winnerTerraRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate53%Love
29%Like
2%Ok
12%Dislike
4%Hate
49 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
LongevityTerra
SillageTerra
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 bothwarm spicy100%
amber83%
woody65%
leather48%
fresh spicy30%
sweet100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SpicesOlibanumLeatherAldehydes
Heart
SaffronGuaiac WoodVetiverSkinVirginia Cedar
Base
AmberPatchouliOud
Top
Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose
Heart
Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope
Base
MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar
InformationalShared notesGuaiac Wood, Vetiver, Virginia Cedar and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring39
Summer22
Fall100
Winter89
Day62
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#25,878
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews4
Overall rank#51,812
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerTerraHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotTerra by Jijide opens with an immediate surge of crushed Kenyan spices, sharp frankincense, and weathered jacket leather lifted by a crisp breeze of clean aldehydes. As the initial heat settles on your skin, earthy saffron merges with Virginia cedar, smoky guaiac wood, and a distinctive warm skin accord that gives the…
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, Terra or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Terra takes 4 of 5 categories. Terra is rated 4.14/5 from 49 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Terra for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. 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, Terra or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Terra lasts longest (Terra 80/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Terra or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Terra projects furthest (Terra 75/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Terra and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?
Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Guaiac Wood, Vetiver, Virginia Cedar and Amber.
Is Terra or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute better for summer or winter?
Terra suits evening wear; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Terra and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Terra has top notes of Spices, Olibanum, Leather and Aldehydes, heart notes of Saffron, Guaiac Wood, Vetiver and Skin, a base of Amber, Patchouli and Oud. 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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