The Smart Set vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
The Smart Set takes 4 of 5 categories.
The Smart SetChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteChoose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
The Smart Set4/5
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- The Smart Set
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- The Smart Set
- Sillage & projection
- The Smart Set
- Value for money
- Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- The Smart Set
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
The Smart SetM.INTAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.94/ 5 · 70 votes
Have 30%Had 16%Want 54%
3.93/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%
Category winnerThe Smart SetRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate36%Love
39%Like
11%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
70 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 Smart Set
SillageThe Smart Set
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%
aromatic90%
warm spicy80%
citrus70%
fresh spicy60%
earthy50%
sweet100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PepperGrapefruitBergamot
Heart
CedarClovesPlum
Base
VetiverPatchouliCoffee
Top
Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose
Heart
Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope
Base
MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Cedar and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring77
Summer50
Fall100
Winter45
Day100
Night63
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#16,654
PerfumerNathalie Lorson
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#51,812
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerThe Smart SetHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotM.INT's The Smart Set opens with a sharp burst of pink pepper, crushed grapefruit peel, and bergamot before settling into crisp cedar needles and juicy plum. Formulated by Nathalie Lorson in 2016, this unisex scent anchors its fruity spice on damp vetiver, earthy patchouli, and roasted coffee beans. It wears clean for…
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 Smart Set or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
The Smart Set takes 4 of 5 categories. The Smart Set is rated 3.94/5 from 70 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose The Smart Set for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime 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 Smart Set or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
The Smart Set lasts longest (The Smart Set 69/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, The Smart Set or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
The Smart Set projects furthest (The Smart Set 65/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do The Smart Set and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Cedar and Vetiver.
Is The Smart Set or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute better for summer or winter?
The Smart Set suits daytime wear; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in The Smart Set and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
The Smart Set has top notes of Pepper, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Cedar, Cloves and Plum, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli and Coffee. 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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