Fragrance comparison

Al Basel vs Men X

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 105 ratings analysed

1 wins

Al Basel

Swiss Arabian

3.93105 votes

Rank #6,512 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

89%scent match

Very similar

Men X

Prova

—0 votes

Rank #72,953 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Basel takes 1 of 1 categories.

Al Basel
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Men X
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character.

Al Basel1/1

Men X0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
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 Arabian

Men XProva

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 105 votes

Have 38%Had 17%Want 45%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

35%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

55 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

amber84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

woody61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

sweet84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

woody61%

Scent match89%Very similar · both warm spicy, sweet and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonSage

Heart

PralineTolu BalsamBlack CardamomCinnamon

Base

PatchouliLeatherBrazilian RosewoodBlack Amber

Top15-30 mins

LemonSage

Heart2-4 hrs

Black CardamomTolu BalsamCinnamonPraline

Base6-8+ hrs

Brazilian RosewoodBlack AmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLemon, Sage, Praline and Tolu Balsam. Durations are only published for Men X, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer76

Fall85

Winter15

Day100

Night35

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,512

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews31

Overall rank#72,953

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAl BaselHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Al 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…

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Men X by Prova opens with a bright splash of tart lemon balanced by earthy herbal sage, cutting through the air before a rich, dessert-like sweetness steps forward. At its core, warm cinnamon and sweet nutty praline mingle with smooth tolu balsam and aromatic black cardamom, creating a comforting aura like spiced choc…

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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.

Do Al Basel and Men X smell similar?

Very similar: a 89% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Lemon, Sage, Praline and Tolu Balsam.

Is Al Basel or Men X better for summer or winter?

Al Basel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Basel and Men X?

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. Men X has top notes of Lemon and Sage, heart notes of Black Cardamom, Tolu Balsam, Cinnamon and Praline, a base of Brazilian Rosewood, Black Amber and Patchouli.