Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Bergamot & Oud

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 182 ratings analysed

4 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,107 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Bergamot & Oud

Proad

4.405 votes

Rank #56,671 OudCitrus

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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.
Bergamot & Oud
Choose it for a oud and citrus character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Al Bashiq4/4

Bergamot & Oud0/4

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

Bergamot & OudProad

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 30%Had 4%Want 65%

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

60%Love

20%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value60

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

oud100%

citrus88%

fresh spicy77%

amber65%

woody53%

aromatic42%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both amber, 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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotRumSpices

Heart2 to 3 hours

TuberoseLeather

Base5 to 8 hours

Agarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodBenzoinAmberTonka BeanVetiver

InformationalShared notesLeather, Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Bergamot & Oud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer75

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men57

Unisex29

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,107

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#56,671

PerfumerJutinat Piyaweerawong

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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Bergamot & Oud by Proad is an amber woody fragrance that contrasts bright citrus sparkle with dark, resinous depth. The opening introduces a sharp burst of bergamot, paired with warm boozy rum and pungent spices. As the initial sharpness settles, a rich middle layer emerges, blending floral tuberose with a rugged leat…

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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 Bergamot & Oud?

Al Bashiq takes 4 of 4 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Bergamot & Oud is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Bergamot & Oud for a oud and citrus character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Bergamot & Oud?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Bergamot & Oud 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Bergamot & Oud?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Bergamot & Oud 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Bergamot & Oud smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood and Vetiver.

Is Al Bashiq or Bergamot & Oud better for summer or winter?

Bergamot & Oud suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Bergamot & Oud?

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. Bergamot & Oud has top notes of Bergamot, Rum and Spices, heart notes of Tuberose and Leather, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood, Benzoin and Amber.