Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Bad Atraction

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 183 ratings analysed

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #3,832 AmberWoody

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27%scent match

Clearly different

Bad Atraction

Veneno Parfums

4.336 votes

Rank #50,796 White FloralSmoky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Bad Atraction
Choose it for a white floral and smoky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Al Bashiq2/4

Bad Atraction2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bad Atraction
Sillage & projection: Bad Atraction
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

Bad AtractionVeneno Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 35%Had 4%Want 61%

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

83%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityBad Atraction

SillageBad Atraction

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value69

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

white floral100%

smoky88%

amber77%

balsamic65%

soft spicy53%

tobacco42%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both amber and balsamic

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

Black PepperSaffron

Heart3-5 hrs

IncenseLilyTobaccoBenzoin

Base8-12 hrs

SandalwoodCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesIncense, Saffron, Cedar and Tobacco. Durations are only published for Bad Atraction, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring60

Summer0

Fall80

Winter100

Day39

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 40%Party 33%Casual 15%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,832

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#50,796

PerfumerSalvador Castellanos

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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Veneno Parfums Bad Atraction is an audacious woody floral perfume that thrives on sharp contrast. It opens with an invigorating crack of black pepper and pungent saffron, giving an immediate spicy jolt. Within minutes, the heart unveils a surprising balance. Creamy white lily blooms right alongside smoldering incense,…

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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 Bad Atraction?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Bad Atraction is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Bad Atraction for a white floral and smoky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Bad Atraction?

Bad Atraction lasts longest (Bad Atraction 85/100, Al Bashiq 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Bad Atraction?

Bad Atraction projects furthest (Bad Atraction 81/100, Al Bashiq 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Bad Atraction smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and balsamic accords. Common notes include Incense, Saffron, Cedar and Tobacco.

Is Al Bashiq or Bad Atraction better for summer or winter?

Bad Atraction suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Bad Atraction?

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. Bad Atraction has top notes of Black Pepper and Saffron, heart notes of Incense, Lily, Tobacco and Benzoin, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar and Musk.