Upper Ten vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Upper Ten takes 4 of 5 categories.
Upper TenChoose it for a warm spicy and woody 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.
Upper Ten4/5
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Upper Ten
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Upper Ten
- Sillage & projection
- Upper Ten
- Value for money
- Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Upper Ten
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Upper TenLubinAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.85/ 5 · 407 votes
Have 30%Had 14%Want 56%
3.93/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%
Category winnerUpper TenRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate36%Love
43%Like
11%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate
260 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
LongevityUpper Ten
SillageUpper Ten
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%
woody92%
aromatic84%
leather77%
powdery69%
fresh spicy61%
sweet100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both warm spicy, woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Pink PepperSaffronJuniper BerriesBergamot
Heart
CardamomCinnamonPeachOrange BlossomGeranium
Base
SandalwoodLeatherCedarAmberMuskPatchouli
Top
Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose
Heart
Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope
Base
MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar
InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Cedar, Amber and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring69
Summer31
Fall100
Winter75
Day100
Night–
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#4,894
PerfumerThomas Fontaine
Launched—
Reviews40
Overall rank#51,812
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerUpper TenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotUpper Ten by Lubin delivers a bold, masculine presence rooted in warm spicy and woody accords. It opens with a vibrant kick of pink pepper and saffron before settling into a grounded base of leather and sandalwood. Ideal for cooler weather, this composition offers a sharp, modern edge that works well for office wear o…
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, Upper Ten or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Upper Ten takes 4 of 5 categories. Upper Ten is rated 3.85/5 from 407 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Upper Ten for a warm spicy and woody 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, Upper Ten or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Upper Ten lasts longest (Upper Ten 77/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Upper Ten or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Upper Ten projects furthest (Upper Ten 66/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Upper Ten and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Cedar, Amber and Musk.
Is Upper Ten or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute better for summer or winter?
Upper Ten suits daytime wear; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Upper Ten and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Upper Ten has top notes of Pink Pepper, Saffron, Juniper Berries and Bergamot, heart notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon, Peach and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Leather, Cedar and Amber. 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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