Al Basel vs Black
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
42%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Al Basel takes 3 of 3 categories.
Al BaselChoose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
BlackChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character.
Al Basel3/3
Black0/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Al Basel
- Sillage & projection
- Al Basel
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Al Basel
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Al BaselSwiss ArabianBlackApple ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.93/ 5 · 105 votes
Have 38%Had 17%Want 45%
2.80/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate47%Love
35%Like
5%Ok
11%Dislike
2%Hate
55 votes
20%Love
20%Like
0%Ok
40%Dislike
20%Hate
5 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAl Basel
SillageAl Basel
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
sweet92%
amber84%
aromatic77%
citrus69%
woody61%
aromatic100%
citrus83%
herbal65%
soft spicy48%
fresh30%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonSage
Heart
PralineTolu BalsamBlack CardamomCinnamon
Base
PatchouliLeatherBrazilian RosewoodBlack Amber
Top
Lemon
Heart
SageCinnamon
Base
Praline
InformationalShared notesLemon, Sage, Praline and Cinnamon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer76
Fall85
Winter15
Day100
Night35
No season votes yet
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#6,522
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews31
Overall rank#72,567
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAl BaselHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAl Basel is an Oriental Spicy fragrance for men that centers on a dynamic contrast of citrus and deep, resinous woods. It opens with a bright spark of lemon and sage before settling into a warm, spicy heart of praline and cinnamon. This fragrance offers a strong, masculine character, perfect for those who want an alte…
Reviews →Apple Parfums Black opens with a sharp burst of lemon before settling into a warm core of sage and cinnamon. A light touch of sweet praline sits at the base, creating a simple aromatic contrast. It works best as an easy, casual option for cool mornings or low-key daily errands when you want something fresh yet cozy.
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, Al Basel or Black?
Al Basel takes 3 of 3 categories. Al Basel is rated 3.93/5 from 105 votes; Black is rated 2.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose Al Basel for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Black for a aromatic and citrus character.
Which lasts longer, Al Basel or Black?
Al Basel lasts longest (Al Basel 77/100, Black 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Al Basel or Black?
Al Basel projects furthest (Al Basel 68/100, Black 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Al Basel and Black smell similar?
Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Sage, Praline and Cinnamon.
Is Al Basel or Black better for summer or winter?
Al Basel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Al Basel and Black?
Al Basel has top notes of Lemon and Sage, heart notes of Praline, Tolu Balsam, Black Cardamom and Cinnamon, a base of Patchouli, Leather, Brazilian Rosewood and Black Amber. Black has top notes of Lemon, heart notes of Sage and Cinnamon, a base of Praline.
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