Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Bianca

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 179 ratings analysed

2 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,208 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Bianca

Wal Mar

4.502 votes

Rank #57,949 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 2 of 4 categories.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Bianca
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Al Bashiq2/4

Bianca1/4

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

BiancaWal Mar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

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

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value100

Category winnerBiancaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

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

Cypress LeafGrapefruitArtemisiaBergamotCardamomSaffron

Heart

Bulgarian RoseJasmineNutmeg

Base

SandalwoodTonka BeanAgarwoodVanillaLeatherCedarAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesLeather, Saffron, Cardamom and Artemisia. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,208

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#57,949

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.

Reviews →

Wal Mar Bianca opens with a brisk snap of cypress leaf, sharp bergamot, and warm saffron spice. The top quickly softens as green artemisia and cardamom give way to a dark heart of Bulgarian rose and nutmeg. As the scent settles on skin, heavy agarwood and tough leather anchor the structure, smoothed out by sandalwood,…

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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 Bianca?

Al Bashiq takes 2 of 4 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Bianca is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Bianca for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Bianca?

They last about the same: Al Bashiq 82/100, Bianca 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Bianca?

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

Do Al Bashiq and Bianca smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Leather, Saffron, Cardamom and Artemisia.

Is Al Bashiq or Bianca better for summer or winter?

Bianca suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Bianca?

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. Bianca has top notes of Cypress Leaf, Grapefruit, Artemisia and Bergamot, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Agarwood and Vanilla.