Fragrance comparison

Todd Oldham vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 245 ratings analysed

4 wins

Todd Oldham

3.96231 votes

Rank #4,132 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

Nabeel

3.9314 votes

Rank #51,710 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Todd Oldham takes 4 of 5 categories.

Todd Oldham
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Todd Oldham4/5

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute1/5

Ratings & consensus: Todd Oldham
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Todd Oldham
Sillage & projection: Todd Oldham
Value for money: Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Todd Oldham

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Todd OldhamTodd Oldham

Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 231 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%

Category winnerTodd OldhamRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

231 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

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityTodd Oldham

SillageTodd Oldham

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value81

Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

woody77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

sweet100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both warm spicy, sweet and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

PeachBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

Fruity NotesCinnamonJasmineRose

Base

BenzoinSandalwoodAmberPatchouliMusk

Top

Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose

Heart

Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope

Base

MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Rose, Benzoin and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer29

Fall100

Winter95

Day53

Night100

Spring70

Summer60

Fall100

Winter70

Day88

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men29

Unisex64

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,132

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews59

Overall rank#51,710

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTodd OldhamHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Todd Oldham opens with a bright burst of peach and mandarin orange, but the initial fruitiness quickly shifts. Within minutes, the warmth of cinnamon and benzoin takes over, turning the scent into a heavy, waxy amber that clings close to the skin. It feels like stepping into a warm room filled with spiced candles on a…

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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.

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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, Todd Oldham or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Todd Oldham takes 4 of 5 categories. Todd Oldham is rated 3.96/5 from 231 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Todd Oldham for a amber and warm spicy 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, Todd Oldham or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Todd Oldham lasts longest (Todd Oldham 85/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Todd Oldham or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Todd Oldham projects furthest (Todd Oldham 72/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Todd Oldham and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, sweet and woody accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Rose, Benzoin and Sandalwood.

Is Todd Oldham or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute better for summer or winter?

Todd Oldham suits evening wear; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Todd Oldham and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Todd Oldham has top notes of Peach, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Fruity Notes, Cinnamon, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Benzoin, Sandalwood, Amber and Patchouli. 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.