Fragrance comparison

Virtus vs Acqua di Nabeel

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 120 ratings analysed

Virtus

Mavroki

5.001 votes

Rank #51,342 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Acqua di Nabeel

Nabeel

3.55119 votes

Rank #17,761 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Virtus
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall.
Acqua di Nabeel
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Virtus2/4

Acqua di Nabeel2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VirtusMavroki

Acqua di NabeelNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

3.55/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 58%Had 7%Want 35%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

22%Love

41%Like

17%Ok

11%Dislike

9%Hate

119 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityVirtus

SillageVirtus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value82

Category winnerAcqua di NabeelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemonGrapefruitLavender

Heart

RoseJasmineOrange BlossomPeachPineappleSaffronPimento

Base

CedarAgarwood (Oud)SandalwoodLeatherAmberMuskVanilla

Top

Star AniseLemonPeachPineappleBlack CurrantSea NotesCinnamonBergamot

Heart

NeroliCoconutJasmineRoseLily-of-the-ValleyIrisHeliotrope

Base

MuskMossVetiverAgarwood (Oud)AmberLeatherCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Rose and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring94

Summer100

Fall39

Winter22

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men5

Unisex62

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,342

PerfumerNejla Barbir

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,761

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerAcqua di NabeelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Virtus opens bright and assertive, with bergamot, lemon and grapefruit pushed by aromatic lavender and a spicy edge. As it settles, the scent turns warmer and fuller, bringing in florals, soft fruit, saffron and pimento over woods, leather, amber and a light vanilla finish. It reads masculine, polished and bold, with …

Reviews →

Acqua di Nabeel offers a breezy coastal escape built on a surprising contrast of fresh ocean notes and dry spices. A bright burst of bergamot and pineapple meets the warmth of cinnamon and incense, settling into a soft white floral heart. It finishes on a woody base of cedar and subtle leather, perfect for casual spri…

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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, Virtus or Acqua di Nabeel?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Virtus is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Acqua di Nabeel is rated 3.55/5 from 119 votes. Choose Virtus for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall. Choose Acqua di Nabeel for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Virtus or Acqua di Nabeel?

Virtus lasts longest (Virtus 80/100, Acqua di Nabeel 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Virtus or Acqua di Nabeel?

Virtus projects furthest (Virtus 75/100, Acqua di Nabeel 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Virtus and Acqua di Nabeel smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Rose and Jasmine.

Is Virtus or Acqua di Nabeel better for summer or winter?

Acqua di Nabeel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Virtus and Acqua di Nabeel?

Virtus has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Grapefruit and Lavender, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Peach, a base of Cedar, Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Leather. Acqua di Nabeel has top notes of Star Anise, Lemon, Peach and Pineapple, heart notes of Neroli, Coconut, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk, Moss, Vetiver and Agarwood (Oud).