Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Ambassador Dead Man's Chest

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 178 ratings analysed

3 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #3,854 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Ambassador Dead Man's Chest

Parfums Genty

4.001 votes

Rank #62,468 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 3 of 4 categories.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Ambassador Dead Man's Chest
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money.

Al Bashiq3/4

Ambassador Dead Man's Chest1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Al Bashiq
Sillage & projection: Al Bashiq
Value for money: Ambassador Dead Man's Chest
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Al Bashiq

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Al BashiqNabeel

Ambassador Dead Man's ChestParfums Genty

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 22%Had 11%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value100

Category winnerAmbassador Dead Man's ChestBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

woody100%

warm spicy91%

earthy83%

smoky74%

leather65%

patchouli56%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and leather

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

Notes

NagarmothaPatchouliCastoreumSaffronIncenseVetiverSandalwoodGingerCardamomCedarVanillaMyrtle

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesIncense, Saffron, Cardamom and Cedar. Durations are only published for Ambassador Dead Man's Chest, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day41

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 36%Date 33%Party 18%Work 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,854

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#62,468

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAl BashiqHigher 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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Ambassador Dead Man's Chest by Parfums Genty delivers a dark, smoky resin profile anchored by dry cedar, spicy saffron, and earthy patchouli. The first spray releases a brisk burst of sharp ginger and crushed cardamom before a haze of smoldering incense takes over. Within twenty minutes, nagarmotha and vetiver pull th…

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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 Ambassador Dead Man's Chest?

Al Bashiq takes 3 of 4 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Ambassador Dead Man's Chest is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Ambassador Dead Man's Chest for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Ambassador Dead Man's Chest?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Ambassador Dead Man's Chest 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Ambassador Dead Man's Chest?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Ambassador Dead Man's Chest 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Ambassador Dead Man's Chest smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and leather accords. Common notes include Incense, Saffron, Cardamom and Cedar.

Is Al Bashiq or Ambassador Dead Man's Chest better for summer or winter?

Ambassador Dead Man's Chest suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Ambassador Dead Man's Chest?

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. Ambassador Dead Man's Chest features Nagarmotha, Patchouli, Castoreum, Saffron and Incense.