Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Antonio De Curtis

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 181 ratings analysed

4 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,037 AmberWoody

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49%scent match

Some overlap

Antonio De Curtis

Mansfield

4.004 votes

Rank #47,941 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 4 of 4 categories.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Antonio De Curtis
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Al Bashiq4/4

Antonio De Curtis0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Al Bashiq
Sillage & projection: Al Bashiq
Value for money: Al Bashiq
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

Antonio De CurtisMansfield

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 24%Had 10%Want 66%

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

50%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

powdery61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and amber

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

Top20-30 mins

PeppermintNutmegCardamomMastic or Lentisque

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisJasmineTobaccoLavender

Base5-7 hrs

AmberwoodSandalwoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Lavender and Tobacco. Durations are only published for Antonio De Curtis, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall83

Winter67

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,037

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#47,941

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Antonio De Curtis by Mansfield opens with a brisk snap of fresh peppermint and green mastic resin before warming into dry nutmeg and spicy cardamom. It delivers an unmistakably classic Italian barbershop feel without smelling dated or stuffy. As the crisp herbal opening calms down, clean lavender and powdery iris soft…

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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 Antonio De Curtis?

Al Bashiq takes 4 of 4 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Antonio De Curtis is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Antonio De Curtis for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Antonio De Curtis?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Antonio De Curtis 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Antonio De Curtis?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Antonio De Curtis 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Antonio De Curtis smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Lavender and Tobacco.

Is Al Bashiq or Antonio De Curtis better for summer or winter?

Antonio De Curtis suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Antonio De Curtis?

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. Antonio De Curtis has top notes of Peppermint, Nutmeg, Cardamom and Mastic or Lentisque, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine, Tobacco and Lavender, a base of Amberwood, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.