The Element vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
25%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Element takes 3 of 5 categories.
The ElementChoose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity 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.
The Element3/5
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- The Element
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- The Element
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- The Element
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
The ElementNEHAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.18/ 5 · 28 votes
Have 34%Had 10%Want 56%
3.93/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%
Category winnerThe ElementRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate46%Love
36%Like
7%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
28 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
LongevityThe Element
SillageTie
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 bothamber100%
vanilla92%
warm spicy84%
sweet77%
balsamic69%
patchouli61%
sweet100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both sweet and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
MandoraLychee
Heart
TonkaelemiRose
Base
BenzoinPatchouliCaramelVanillaAmbroxanOakmoss
Top
Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose
Heart
Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope
Base
MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar
InformationalShared notesRose, Benzoin and Oakmoss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring39
Summer44
Fall100
Winter94
Day80
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#22,680
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#51,562
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerThe ElementHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThe Element opens with a bright flash of citrusy mandora and juicy lychee that cuts through the air cleanly. Within twenty minutes, that initial fruity burst yields to resinous elemi, tonka, and soft rose. The core of the fragrance rests on an amber foundation built from rich caramel, warm vanilla, and dense balsamic …
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, The Element or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
The Element takes 3 of 5 categories. The Element is rated 4.18/5 from 28 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose The Element for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity 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, The Element or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
The Element lasts longest (The Element 78/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, The Element or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Projection is very close: The Element 61/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100 for sillage.
Do The Element and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?
Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Benzoin and Oakmoss.
Is The Element or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute better for summer or winter?
The Element suits evening wear; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Element and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
The Element has top notes of Mandora and Lychee, heart notes of Tonka, elemi and Rose, a base of Benzoin, Patchouli, Caramel 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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