Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Avaris

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 195 ratings analysed

3 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,204 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Avaris

Nilafar du Nil

4.0618 votes

Rank #35,096 Fresh SpicyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 3 of 5 categories.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Avaris
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Al Bashiq3/5

Avaris2/5

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

AvarisNilafar du Nil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.06/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 15%Had 15%Want 70%

Category winnerAl BashiqRating 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

61%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

11%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAvaris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value100

Category winnerAvarisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

green69%

earthy61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

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

Top

GrapefruitMandarin OrangeMintCinnamon

Heart

NutmegLavenderGeraniumHedione

Base

VetiverCedarAmbroxanCashmeranPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLavender, Cedar, Vetiver and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall38

Winter31

Day100

Night46

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,204

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#35,096

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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Avaris by Nilafar du Nil is a sharp, woody, and spicy fragrance launched in 2020. It combines crisp grapefruit, mandarin orange, mint, and cinnamon with a robust base of vetiver, cedar, and ambroxan. This scent feels clean and modern, performing exceptionally well in warm spring and summer weather. It is a solid choic…

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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.

Which is better, Al Bashiq or Avaris?

Al Bashiq takes 3 of 5 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Avaris is rated 4.06/5 from 18 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Avaris for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Avaris?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Avaris 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Avaris?

Projection is very close: Avaris 76/100, Al Bashiq 75/100 for sillage.

Do Al Bashiq and Avaris smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Cedar, Vetiver and Patchouli.

Is Al Bashiq or Avaris better for summer or winter?

Avaris suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Avaris?

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. Avaris has top notes of Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Mint and Cinnamon, heart notes of Nutmeg, Lavender, Geranium and Hedione, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Ambroxan and Cashmeran.