Fragrance comparison

XXV Marzo vs Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 96 ratings analysed

4 wins

XXV Marzo

Profumo di Firenze

4.2182 votes

Rank #10,911 Warm SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute

Nabeel

3.9314 votes

Rank #49,599 SweetCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

XXV Marzo takes 4 of 5 categories.

XXV Marzo
Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla 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.

XXV Marzo4/5

Acqua di Nabeel Absolute1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

XXV MarzoProfumo di Firenze

Acqua di Nabeel AbsoluteNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 40%Had 8%Want 52%

3.93/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 62%Had 4%Want 35%

Category winnerXXV MarzoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

39%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

82 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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityXXV Marzo

SillageXXV Marzo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value81

Category winnerAcqua di Nabeel AbsoluteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

vanilla92%

rose84%

oud77%

powdery69%

coffee61%

sweet100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

RoseCoffeeSpices

Heart3 to 5 hours

Agarwood (Oud)SaffronIncenseLeather

Base5 to 8 hours

VanillaMuskSandalwood

Top

Star AniseIncenseWhite FlowersSweet OrangeGrapefruitSea NotesLemonRose

Heart

Sweet NotesNeroliCoconutJasmineOudLily of the ValleySandalwoodHeliotrope

Base

MuskGuaiac WoodBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarAmberSpun Sugar

InformationalShared notesRose, Incense, Musk and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for XXV Marzo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer14

Fall100

Winter95

Day73

Night100

Spring70

Summer60

Fall100

Winter70

Day88

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex64

Women16

Men29

Unisex64

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,911

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#49,599

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerXXV MarzoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

XXV Marzo by Profumo di Firenze combines dark roasted coffee, piquant spices, and deep velvety rose into an assertive opening. As the initial bloom settles, the fragrance shifts toward a smoky heart centered on agarwood, dry leather, saffron, and resinous incense. The base introduces a soothing layer of sweet vanilla,…

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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, XXV Marzo or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

XXV Marzo takes 4 of 5 categories. XXV Marzo is rated 4.21/5 from 82 votes; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute is rated 3.93/5 from 14 votes. Choose XXV Marzo for a warm spicy and vanilla 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, XXV Marzo or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

XXV Marzo lasts longest (XXV Marzo 73/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, XXV Marzo or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

Projection is very close: XXV Marzo 63/100, Acqua di Nabeel Absolute 61/100 for sillage.

Do XXV Marzo and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Rose, Incense, Musk and Sandalwood.

Is XXV Marzo or Acqua di Nabeel Absolute better for summer or winter?

XXV Marzo suits evening wear; Acqua di Nabeel Absolute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in XXV Marzo and Acqua di Nabeel Absolute?

XXV Marzo has top notes of Rose, Coffee and Spices, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Saffron, Incense and Leather, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood. 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.