Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Alien Oud Majestueux

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 1,135 ratings analysed

4 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #3,956 AmberWoody

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38%scent match

Some overlap

Alien Oud Majestueux

Mugler

4.10958 votes

Rank #1,812 OudWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 4 of 7 categories.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Alien Oud Majestueux
Choose it for a oud and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Al Bashiq4/7

Alien Oud Majestueux3/7

Ratings & consensus: Alien Oud Majestueux
Community sentiment: Al Bashiq
Longevity: Al Bashiq
Sillage & projection: Al Bashiq
Value for money: Al Bashiq
Versatility: Alien Oud Majestueux
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Alien Oud Majestueux

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Al BashiqNabeel

Alien Oud MajestueuxMugler

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.10/ 5 · 958 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerAlien Oud MajestueuxRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

23%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

6%Hate

177 votes

47%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

958 votes

Category winnerAl BashiqMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value52

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

oud100%

white floral91%

amber83%

warm spicy74%

woody65%

powdery56%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LeatherIncenseCypressStyraxSaffronCardamomLavenderArtemisia

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)MyrrhBalsamic NotesEarthy NotesGuaiac WoodOlibanumLabdanumCedar

Base

VetiverAmberTobaccoTolu BalsamBenzoinPatchouliSweet NotesAmbergris

Top15-30 mins

SaffronCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineCashmeran

Base8-12+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)Amber

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cardamom, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber. Durations are only published for Alien Oud Majestueux, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring31

Summer23

Fall0

Winter100

Day29

Night100

Category winnerAlien Oud MajestueuxMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men6

Unisex55

Women39

Date 41%Party 38%Casual 13%Work 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,956

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#1,812

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews114

Category winnerAlien Oud MajestueuxHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Al Bashiq by Nabeel delivers a heavy dose of leather, dark resins, and bitter almond. It is a bold, cold weather scent that cuts through freezing air, pairing best with heavy wool coats or leather jackets during winter nights.

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Alien Oud Majestueux by Mugler takes the solar floral identity of the original pillar and steeps it in dark, resinous woods. Do not overspray this. The initial spray unleashes an assertive surge of dry saffron and crushed green cardamom pods, underpinned by a solvent edge that takes three minutes to soften. Soon, dens…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Al Bashiq or Alien Oud Majestueux?

Al Bashiq takes 4 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Alien Oud Majestueux is rated 4.10/5 from 958 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Alien Oud Majestueux for a oud and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Alien Oud Majestueux?

They last about the same: Al Bashiq 82/100, Alien Oud Majestueux 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Alien Oud Majestueux?

Projection is very close: Al Bashiq 75/100, Alien Oud Majestueux 73/100 for sillage.

Do Al Bashiq and Alien Oud Majestueux smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cardamom, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber.

Is Al Bashiq or Alien Oud Majestueux better for summer or winter?

For summer, Alien Oud Majestueux is the stronger pick. For winter, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. Alien Oud Majestueux suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Alien Oud Majestueux?

Al Bashiq has top notes of Leather, Incense, Cypress and Styrax, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Myrrh, Balsamic Notes and Earthy Notes, a base of Vetiver, Amber, Tobacco and Tolu Balsam. Alien Oud Majestueux has top notes of Saffron and Cardamom, heart notes of Jasmine and Cashmeran, a base of Agarwood (Oud) and Amber.