Fragrance comparison

Al Bashiq vs Black Angel

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 335 ratings analysed

5 wins

Al Bashiq

Nabeel

4.14177 votes

Rank #4,037 AmberWoody

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30%scent match

Clearly different

Black Angel

Mark Buxton · 2008

3.96158 votes

Rank #13,935 AmberFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Al Bashiq takes 5 of 7 categories.

Al Bashiq
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Black Angel
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Al Bashiq5/7

Black Angel2/7

Ratings & consensus: Al Bashiq
Community sentiment: Black Angel
Longevity: Al Bashiq
Sillage & projection: Al Bashiq
Value for money: Al Bashiq
Versatility: Black Angel
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

Black AngelMark Buxton

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.96/ 5 · 158 votes

Have 39%Had 15%Want 47%

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

31%Love

42%Like

20%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

142 votes

Category winnerBlack AngelMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityAl Bashiq

SillageAl Bashiq

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value47

Category winnerAl BashiqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

balsamic69%

leather61%

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

patchouli77%

woody69%

fresh61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both amber and woody

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

GingerCitrusesCardamomMandarin OrangeRosemaryBergamotCorianderOrange

Heart1 to 2 hours

NutmegOrris RootJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base3 to 4 hours

AmberGuaiac WoodStyraxPatchouli

InformationalShared notesStyrax, Cardamom, Guaiac Wood and Amber. Durations are only published for Black Angel, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer14

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring63

Summer47

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night77

Category winnerBlack AngelMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex13

Women5

Men23

Unisex63

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,037

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#13,935

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched2008

Reviews9

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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Black Angel by Mark Buxton is an aromatic citrus fragrance that pairs brisk orchard fruit with a dark, resinous foundation. The opening delivers a crisp burst of mandarin orange, bergamot, and spicy ginger, sharpened by rosemary, coriander, and green cardamom. As that initial sparkle softens, culinary nutmeg and powde…

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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 Black Angel?

Al Bashiq takes 5 of 7 categories. Al Bashiq is rated 4.14/5 from 177 votes; Black Angel is rated 3.96/5 from 158 votes. Choose Al Bashiq for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Black Angel for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Al Bashiq or Black Angel?

Al Bashiq lasts longest (Al Bashiq 82/100, Black Angel 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Bashiq or Black Angel?

Al Bashiq projects furthest (Al Bashiq 75/100, Black Angel 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Bashiq and Black Angel smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Styrax, Cardamom, Guaiac Wood and Amber.

Is Al Bashiq or Black Angel better for summer or winter?

For summer, Black Angel is the stronger pick. For winter, Al Bashiq is the stronger pick. Black Angel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Bashiq and Black Angel?

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. Black Angel has top notes of Ginger, Citruses, Cardamom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Nutmeg, Orris Root, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Amber, Guaiac Wood, Styrax and Patchouli.