Virtù 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?
Virtù takes 4 of 5 categories.
VirtùChoose it for a woody and warm spicy 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.
Virtù4/5
Acqua di Nabeel Absolute1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Virtù
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Virtù
- Sillage & projection
- Virtù
- Value for money
- Acqua di Nabeel Absolute
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Virtù
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
VirtùBois 1920Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.02/ 5 · 83 votes
Have 30%Had 18%Want 52%
3.93/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%
Category winnerVirtùRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate48%Love
23%Like
13%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate
83 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
LongevityVirtù
SillageVirtù
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%
warm spicy92%
citrus84%
fresh spicy77%
amber69%
aromatic61%
sweet100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
IncenseAgarwood (Oud)Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaCitrusesSpicy NotesJuniper BerriesSandalwoodGrapefruitCedarAmberBlack PepperPatchouli
No top / heart / base split published
Top
Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose
Heart
Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope
Base
MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar
InformationalShared notesIncense, Sandalwood, Grapefruit and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring76
Summer31
Fall100
Winter72
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#32,189
PerfumerChris Maurice
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#51,812
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerVirtùHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotVirtù opens with bright citrus and a peppery, aromatic lift, then settles into incense, woods and patchouli with a dry, smoky warmth. It reads polished, spicy and slightly resinous rather than playful. This is the kind of unisex scent that often leans masculine in wear. It suits cooler weather best, especially if you …
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, Virtù or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Virtù takes 4 of 5 categories. Virtù is rated 4.02/5 from 83 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose Virtù for a woody and warm spicy 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, Virtù or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
They last about the same: Virtù 67/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Virtù or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Virtù projects furthest (Virtù 64/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Virtù and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Incense, Sandalwood, Grapefruit and Cedar.
Is Virtù or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute better for summer or winter?
Virtù suits daytime wear; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Virtù and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?
Virtù features Incense, Agarwood (Oud), Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Citruses and Spicy Notes. 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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